1. Introduction
Welcome to our website, www.trilliumbusinessbrokerage.com (the “Site”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site and our services. By accessing or using the Site and/or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site or our services.
2. Who We Are
We are Trillium Business Brokerage, a business brokerage firm operating in Ontario, Canada. For any queries, you can contact us at [email protected].
3. Services
We provide advisory, brokerage, valuation and transaction support services related to buying and selling businesses in Ontario (“Services”). The description of Services on the Site does not constitute a binding offer simply by being on the Site.
4. Use of the Site
- You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use of the Site.
- You must not misuse the Site, for example by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful.
- You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to the Site.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, downloads, and data compilations) is our property or the property of our licensors and is protected by Canadian and international intellectual property laws.
You may view, download and print content from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not modify, copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, licence, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit the content unless you have our prior written consent.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not under our control. We provide these links for your convenience only and accept no responsibility or liability for the content or operation of any linked site.
7. No Financial or Legal Advice
The information provided on the Site or in our Services is for general information only and does not constitute financial, legal, tax or other advice. You should consult a qualified advisor for your specific circumstances. We do not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the information presented on or via the Site.
8. Confidentiality
In connection with our Services, we may request and receive confidential or proprietary business information from you (“Confidential Information”). You agree to keep such information confidential and not to disclose it to any third party without our prior written consent. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to protect your Confidential Information but cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we (including our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents and advisors) shall not be liable for:
- any indirect, special, incidental, punitive or consequential loss or damage; or
- any loss of revenue, profits, business, contracts, data or goodwill.
Our total liability to you in respect of any claim arising from or in connection with your use of the Site or our Services shall not exceed the fees paid by you to us for the relevant Service (if any). This limitation does not apply to liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
10. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless us (and our officers, directors, employees, agents and advisors) from and against any claim, demand, action, loss, damage, liability, cost or expense (including legal fees on a full indemnity basis) arising out of your breach of these Terms, your use of the Site, your engagement of our Services, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
11. Privacy & Data Protection
Our Privacy Policy governs how we collect, use and disclose personal information from you. By using the Site or engaging our Services you agree that we may collect, process, and store your personal information in accordance with that policy.
12. Fees & Payments
If you engage our Services, we will provide you with service terms (including fees and payment arrangements) in a separate engagement letter or agreement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all payments are due when invoiced. We may suspend or cease Services if you fail to make timely payment.
13. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site and/or our Services at any time without prior notice if we believe you have violated these Terms. On termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination will do so (including but not limited to Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Indemnity, Governing Law, and Dispute Resolution).
14. Changes to Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time by posting the amended version on the Site. The amended version will be effective from the date it is posted (or such later date as we specify). It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site or our Services after the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. You agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms together with any engagement letter or agreement you enter into with us represent the entire agreement between you and us in relation to your access to the Site and our Services, and supersede all prior discussions, understandings or agreements of any kind.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
[email protected]
Effective Date: 1 October 2025
Last Updated: 1 October 2025