Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the website vanisledigital.com (the "Site") and any services provided by Van Isle Digital Ltd. ("we", "our", "us"). By accessing or using the Site or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the Site or our services.

1. Scope of Services

Van Isle Digital Ltd. provides web-related services for small and medium-sized businesses, including but not limited to website design, development, maintenance, and technical support (the "Services"). The specific scope, timeline, and fees for any engagement will be defined in a written proposal, quote, statement of work, or email agreement between you and us.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations;
  • Introduce any malicious code, viruses, or harmful material;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, our systems, or other users' data;
  • Use the Site to infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.

3. Client Responsibilities

When engaging our Services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and timely information needed for us to perform the Services;
  • Obtain all necessary permissions, rights, and licenses for any content, logos, trademarks, images, or materials you provide to us;
  • Review and approve deliverables within a reasonable timeframe so projects can move forward as scheduled;
  • Ensure that your website content complies with applicable laws and regulations.

You are solely responsible for the content that appears on your website and for complying with any legal or regulatory requirements that apply to your business.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

  • All content you provide (text, images, trademarks, logos, etc.) remains your property or the property of your licensors.
  • Upon full payment of all applicable fees, you receive a license or ownership (as agreed in your project documentation) to use the website design, code, and deliverables we create for your business purposes.
  • We retain the right to display non-confidential work and general design elements in our portfolio, marketing materials, and case studies, unless you expressly request otherwise in writing.

5. Fees and Payment

Project pricing, retainers, and payment schedules will be outlined in our proposal, invoice, or email agreement. Unless otherwise stated:

  • Invoices are payable in the currency and within the timeframe indicated on the invoice;
  • Late payments may result in suspension of Services until payment is received;
  • You are responsible for any applicable taxes, including GST/HST or other sales taxes, as required by law.

6. Third-Party Services and Tools

We may recommend or work with third-party services (such as hosting providers, domain registrars, email services, analytics tools, or other software) as part of your project. These services are subject to their own terms, conditions, and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, performance, or conduct of third-party services.

You are responsible for maintaining your own accounts with third-party providers, including payment of any associated fees, unless otherwise agreed.

7. Use of AI and Automation

We may use AI-assisted tools and automation to support development, content generation, code suggestions, or other aspects of the Services. These tools are used to improve efficiency and quality. We review and test outputs, but you acknowledge that some elements may originate from automated processes.

8. Warranties and Disclaimers

We will use reasonable skill and care in delivering the Services. However, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we provide the Site and Services on an "as is" and "as available" basis and make no guarantees that:

  • The Site or any Service will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure;
  • Any particular result, ranking, traffic level, or business outcome will be achieved through the use of the Site or Services.

Except as expressly stated in a written agreement, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Van Isle Digital Ltd. and its directors, officers, employees, and contractors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or opportunities arising out of or in connection with the Site or Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising out of or related to the Site or the Services will be limited to the amount you have paid us for the Services giving rise to the claim in the three (3) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Van Isle Digital Ltd. from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Site or Services;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your website content or any materials you provide to us;
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate a Service engagement in accordance with the terms set out in the specific proposal, contract, or email agreement. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site or Services if you breach these Terms or use the Site or Services in a way that may cause harm to us, our clients, or others.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Site, or the Services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site or Services after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Van Isle Digital Ltd.
3244 Seaton St
Victoria, BC
V8Z 3V7
Phone: 604-366-9757
Email: mitchligertwood@gmail.com