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Effective Date: 14 May 2025
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of Counterpoint (“we”, “us”, “our”), including all content, products, services, and transactions conducted through our website hosted on Weebly. By using our site or subscribing to our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of Counterpoint (“we”, “us”, “our”), including all content, products, services, and transactions conducted through our website hosted on Weebly. By using our site or subscribing to our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Subscription Access and Content
Your subscription provides time-limited access to designated Volumes and Issues of Counterpoint – The Journal of Science and the Law. Access is granted upon receipt of payment and is valid for the term defined at purchase. Access may include downloadable content, web-based articles, video material, or linked resources.
Your subscription provides time-limited access to designated Volumes and Issues of Counterpoint – The Journal of Science and the Law. Access is granted upon receipt of payment and is valid for the term defined at purchase. Access may include downloadable content, web-based articles, video material, or linked resources.
2. Payment and Billing
All payments are processed securely via Stripe or PayPal. Counterpoint does not retain or store credit card data. Transactions will appear on your billing statement under the name of our publisher, Industrial Training & Design Ltd.
All payments are processed securely via Stripe or PayPal. Counterpoint does not retain or store credit card data. Transactions will appear on your billing statement under the name of our publisher, Industrial Training & Design Ltd.
3. Auto-Renewal and Cancellation
By subscribing, you authorize automatic renewal at the end of your current subscription term. You may cancel auto-renewal at any time via your user account or by contacting us at [email protected].
Cancellation halts future charges but does not provide a refund for the current term. Your access remains valid until the end of the paid subscription period.
By subscribing, you authorize automatic renewal at the end of your current subscription term. You may cancel auto-renewal at any time via your user account or by contacting us at [email protected].
Cancellation halts future charges but does not provide a refund for the current term. Your access remains valid until the end of the paid subscription period.
4. Refund Policy
All subscriptions are final sale. We do not offer refunds for partially used terms, early cancellations, or retroactive billing disputes.
If you experience a billing or access issue, contact us at 1-888-470-6620 and we will work to resolve the matter promptly.
All subscriptions are final sale. We do not offer refunds for partially used terms, early cancellations, or retroactive billing disputes.
If you experience a billing or access issue, contact us at 1-888-470-6620 and we will work to resolve the matter promptly.
5. Pricing and Availability
All pricing and content availability are subject to change without notice. In the event of a pricing error, we reserve the right to correct the amount and cancel or revise any affected orders.
All pricing and content availability are subject to change without notice. In the event of a pricing error, we reserve the right to correct the amount and cancel or revise any affected orders.
6. Intellectual Property
All content published by Counterpoint is protected by copyright and applicable intellectual property laws. This includes articles, videos, graphics, course materials, and other educational or editorial works.
All content published by Counterpoint is protected by copyright and applicable intellectual property laws. This includes articles, videos, graphics, course materials, and other educational or editorial works.
You may not reproduce, distribute, post, or republish any portion of this content—whether in print, online, in legal pleadings, court submissions, or on personal, firm, or organizational websites--without prior written permission from Counterpoint or its publisher, Industrial Training & Design Ltd.
Content is provided solely for personal education and professional development. It is not licensed for inclusion in court records, evidentiary submissions, or legal documents of any kind.
If you wish to reference or reproduce any Counterpoint article or excerpt for any public, legal, or commercial purpose, please contact us at [email protected] to request permission.
7. Content Submissions
Letters to the editor and reader comments may be published in full or in excerpted form. Identifying information will be redacted for privacy. By submitting material to us, you grant us permission to publish, excerpt, and edit it in accordance with our editorial policies, provided the original intent is not changed.
Letters to the editor and reader comments may be published in full or in excerpted form. Identifying information will be redacted for privacy. By submitting material to us, you grant us permission to publish, excerpt, and edit it in accordance with our editorial policies, provided the original intent is not changed.
8. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to external sites or embed third-party content. We are not responsible for the availability, functionality, or privacy policies of those services. Users are encouraged to read third-party terms before engaging with external links.
Our website may contain links to external sites or embed third-party content. We are not responsible for the availability, functionality, or privacy policies of those services. Users are encouraged to read third-party terms before engaging with external links.
9. User Conduct
You agree to use this site for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights or disrupt the experience of others. You may not attempt to reverse engineer, copy, or exploit any portion of the site or its contents without authorization.
You agree to use this site for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights or disrupt the experience of others. You may not attempt to reverse engineer, copy, or exploit any portion of the site or its contents without authorization.
10. Service Interruptions
We make reasonable efforts to maintain continuous access to our site and services. However, we are not liable for service interruptions due to maintenance, platform issues (e.g., web service provider downtime), or events beyond our control.
We make reasonable efforts to maintain continuous access to our site and services. However, we are not liable for service interruptions due to maintenance, platform issues (e.g., web service provider downtime), or events beyond our control.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Any disputes shall be resolved under the jurisdiction of the courts of Saskatchewan. If any provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining terms will remain in full effect.
These Terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Any disputes shall be resolved under the jurisdiction of the courts of Saskatchewan. If any provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining terms will remain in full effect.
12. Modifications to Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of any modifications.
We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of any modifications.
13. Taxes
We include the applicable Saskatchewan Provincial Sales Tax (PST), Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), and Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) for subscribers with a Canadian business address, unless you have provided a valid sales tax exemption certificate.
You are solely responsible for any sales, use, or other applicable taxes that are not charged by us. If we are subsequently assessed additional taxes on your order, you agree to reimburse us unless you have already paid those taxes directly.
We include the applicable Saskatchewan Provincial Sales Tax (PST), Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), and Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) for subscribers with a Canadian business address, unless you have provided a valid sales tax exemption certificate.
You are solely responsible for any sales, use, or other applicable taxes that are not charged by us. If we are subsequently assessed additional taxes on your order, you agree to reimburse us unless you have already paid those taxes directly.
14. Special Pricing for Institutions and Organizations
Bulk subscription rates are available to qualified institutions, organizations, and agencies. Please inquire if you represent a group or department seeking access for multiple users.
Bulk subscription rates are available to qualified institutions, organizations, and agencies. Please inquire if you represent a group or department seeking access for multiple users.
Discounted subscription pricing is also available for qualified:
- Educational institutions (“Academic” subscriptions)
- Non-profit organizations (“Non-Profit” subscriptions)
- Government entities (“Government” subscriptions)
By identifying yourself as an academic, non-profit, or government entity—either in your account profile or during the order process—you certify that you meet the criteria established by Counterpoint and its publisher, Industrial Training & Design Ltd.
You also agree to comply with any relevant supplier or licensing terms associated with such subscriptions.
15. Account Responsibility (for subscriber logins)
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree not to share your access with others, and you are solely responsible for all activities conducted through your account.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree not to share your access with others, and you are solely responsible for all activities conducted through your account.
16. Content Accuracy Disclaimer
While Counterpoint makes reasonable efforts to ensure that its content is accurate and current, we do not guarantee that every article or opinion reflects the most recent legal, scientific, or procedural developments. Users are responsible for exercising their own professional judgment before relying on any content.
While Counterpoint makes reasonable efforts to ensure that its content is accurate and current, we do not guarantee that every article or opinion reflects the most recent legal, scientific, or procedural developments. Users are responsible for exercising their own professional judgment before relying on any content.
17. Not Legal or Professional Advice
The materials published on Counterpoint are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice, scientific testimony, or expert consultation. If you require legal counsel or forensic analysis, please consult a qualified professional.
The materials published on Counterpoint are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice, scientific testimony, or expert consultation. If you require legal counsel or forensic analysis, please consult a qualified professional.
18. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate user access without notice if we determine there has been a violation of these Terms or any misuse of the site, including unauthorized distribution or use of content.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate user access without notice if we determine there has been a violation of these Terms or any misuse of the site, including unauthorized distribution or use of content.
19. Data Retention and User Deletion RequestsWe retain subscriber data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy or to comply with legal requirements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Some data may be retained in backups or for financial audit purposes where legally required.
20. Use of Experimental or Draft Content
Occasionally, Counterpoint may publish or circulate preliminary findings, working theories, or discussion pieces intended to spark critical thought or peer dialogue. These are clearly marked and should not be construed as established fact or consensus opinion.
Occasionally, Counterpoint may publish or circulate preliminary findings, working theories, or discussion pieces intended to spark critical thought or peer dialogue. These are clearly marked and should not be construed as established fact or consensus opinion.
21. Delivery of Digital Goods
Counterpoint content is delivered digitally. Access instructions will be provided via email or through the secure subscriber portal. Please allow up to three business days for initial account setup and access credentials.
Counterpoint content is delivered digitally. Access instructions will be provided via email or through the secure subscriber portal. Please allow up to three business days for initial account setup and access credentials.
22. Limitation of LiabilityTo the fullest extent permitted by law, Counterpoint, its contributors, and its publisher disclaim all liability for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on our content, or from the inability to access the site or subscription materials. Use of this site is at your own risk.
