Introduction These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern every visit to and use of the BoardSkillz.com website, its companion mobile or desktop applications, and any associated application-programming interfaces (collectively, the “Services”). BoardSkillz Inc., a corporation incorporated under the federal laws of Canada (“BoardSkillz,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), delivers subscription-based education, peer exchange, and governance resources for corporate directors and board committees. By accessing or using any portion of the Services, you (“Participant,” “you,” or “your”) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
Agreement to Terms You accept these Terms when you (a) create an account, (b) click “I Agree,” “Accept,” or similar, (c) execute an order form or learning-engagement letter that references these Terms, or (d) otherwise use the Services. If you enrol on behalf of a corporation, partnership, or non-profit, you warrant that you have authority to bind that entity; all references to “you” include that entity. If you do not agree to every provision herein, you must not use the Services.
Description of Services BoardSkillz offers tiered access that may include:
Course Library – on-demand modules on fiduciary duties, risk oversight, ESG, audit committee practice, and emerging governance trends;
Live Cohorts – facilitated workshops, fireside chats with experienced directors, and case-study simulations;
Governance Toolkit – downloadable policies, charters, evaluation templates, and board-meeting checklists;
Peer Forum – moderated discussion boards for sharing insights, challenges, and best practices; and
Certification Pathways – proctored assessments awarding digital credentials upon completion.
The Services provide educational content only; they do not constitute legal advice, audit opinion, investment counsel, or a fiduciary service, and no solicitor-client or adviser-client relationship is formed.
Participant Responsibilities You agree to:
provide accurate, current registration and billing information and update it promptly;
safeguard usernames, passwords, and multi-factor credentials, restricting access to authorised individuals only;
comply with all community-conduct guidelines and respect confidentiality obligations when discussing sensitive board matters;
verify any templates or guidance with qualified advisers before adopting them in a live governance setting;
refrain from uploading unlawful, defamatory, or infringing materials; and
notify us without undue delay of any suspected unauthorised use of, or security incident involving, your account.
Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, BoardSkillz and its affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages—or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill—arising out of or relating to the Services, even if advised of the possibility. Our aggregate liability for all claims under these Terms will not exceed the subscription fees you paid during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to liability. Nothing herein limits liability that cannot legally be limited, including liability for fraud or wilful misconduct.
Intellectual Property All software, course content, slide decks, trademarks, logos, and documentation incorporated in or generated by the Services are and remain the exclusive property of BoardSkillz or its licensors and are protected by Canadian and international intellectual-property laws. Subject to continuous compliance with these Terms, you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use the Services solely for personal or internal board development. Except as permitted by mandatory law, you may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, decompile, distribute, or create derivative works from any portion of the Services.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction These Terms are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Toronto, Ontario, and each party irrevocably submits to that jurisdiction.
Termination of Access We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services: (a) upon thirty (30) days’ written notice if you materially breach these Terms and fail to cure within that period; (b) immediately if required by law, regulatory order, or court judgment; or (c) if you become insolvent or cease business. Upon termination, your right to use the Services ends, but Sections 5–7 and 9–11 survive. Provided all outstanding fees are paid, you will have thirty (30) days from the termination date to export your learning records using our standard tools.
Refund Policy
Subscription fees are billed in advance. You may cancel at any time; cancellation becomes effective at the end of the current billing cycle. If you cancel within fourteen (14) days of initial purchase and have not completed more than one (1) live cohort session or viewed more than ten percent (10 %) of any single course, you may request a full refund. After that threshold—or after the fourteen-day period—fees are non-refundable except where consumer-protection legislation requires otherwise.
Changes to Terms We may revise these Terms to reflect changes in law, industry standards, or product functionality. Updated Terms will be posted on our website with a revised “Effective Date.” Material changes take effect thirty (30) days after posting; we will also notify active Subscribers by email or in-app notice. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms.
Effective Date
These Terms and Conditions are effective as of 19 June 2025 and apply to all access to or use of the Services on or after that date.