Welcome to Canada\u2019s Food & Agri-Tech Engine (The Engine), a membership network managed and administered by Bioenterprise Canada Corporation (\u201cBioenterprise\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of The Engine, companies and organizations join Bioenterprise in the journey to enhancing food and agri-tech innovation for Canada and to take advantage of our 20+ years of proven national experience in helping food & agri-businesses connect, innovate, and grow. Joining The Engine gives companies and organizations access to customized mentorship, subject matter expertise, 3rd<\/sup> party services, and funding programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Engine provides Canadian Food and Agri-businesses, from start-up through scale-up and commercialization with support through a network of expert mentors, industry, academia, strategic partnership contacts, and like-minded B2B networking opportunities. Bioenterprise will act as a hub to reduce duplication and create clear pathways to funding programs, scaling and commercialization resources, services, and an avenue to global leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Member (s)\/Partner(s), <\/strong>means all subscription options of The Engine<\/strong> and include both<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are the Terms and Conditions associated with The Engine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These terms and conditions constitute a legal agreement between you\/your company and Bioenterprise (\u201cBioenterprise\u201d, \u201cwe, \u201cour\u201d), the manager and administrator of The Engine<\/strong>. The following terms and conditions, together with any documents and\/or additional terms expressly incorporated by reference (collectively, the \u201cTerms and Conditions\u201d) govern your access to, use of and membership with The Engine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a member of The Engine<\/strong> it is your responsibility to adhere to the terms and conditions included in this document. This document should be retained in a safe place for future reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BY ACCEPTING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY AND COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND OUR BIOENTERPRISE CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY<\/a>, INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR THE BIOENTERPRISE CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY<\/a>, DO NOT ACCEPT AND DO NOT APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP WITH THE ENGINE<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Membership with Canada\u2019s Food & Agri-Tech Engine\u00a0(\u201cmembership\u2019, \u201cmember\u201d, \u201cmembers\u201d, \u201cpartner\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To join as a member, companies and organizations must complete The Engine <\/strong>Membership Subscription Form (Subscription Form)\u201d based on the type of membership required:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company or organization will be assigned a unique member ID# and link to the specific membership resources. The subscription options available, are outlined on our website bioenterprise.ca<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Payment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Payments will only be accepted by credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express). Direct invoicing is available for Corporate Partner subscriptions only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All Subscriptions are a 1-year term. Members are responsible to renew their membership to continue to receive Bioenterprise services uninterrupted. Online membership renewals are not automatic and are renewed under the user\u2019s discretion. The prices of subscription options are subject to change without notice. Changes will be effective on the annual subscription renewal date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Subscription Change & Cancellation Policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n Subscription cancellations are not permitted within the first 6 months (180 days) of membership\/partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Any cancellation after the 6-month period requires a 30-day notice and will require completion of the Cancellation Request Form. Any cancellation notices must be emailed directly to theengine@bioenterprise.ca referencing the subject: CANCELLATION REQUEST – member ID # or company name (reference your member ID#). Any refund request is subject to review and is processed on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. General Terms and Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You acknowledge and agree that your membership in The Engine does not confer any rights in Bioenterprise Canada Corporation. You are subscribing for membership in the network entitled \u201cCanada\u2019s Food & Agri-Tech Engine\u201d and not Bioenterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Members are expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bioenterprise reserves the right, in our sole discretion, to revise and update the terms and conditions, services, benefits, prices, policies and procedures of The Engine from time to time. Bioenterprise will provide you with notice of any such changes using the contact information we have on file for you. If after receiving notice of any change to the terms of your membership, including the terms and conditions, you may terminate your membership as of when the change takes effect, without penalty. If you do not terminate your membership, either by cancellation or non-renewal prior to the effective date of the change, your continued use of the membership and payment to us shall be deemed to be an acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions of The Engine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n By submitting your personal information in your application for membership, you consent to the collection, use, reproduction, hosting, transmission and disclosure of any member information in compliance with the Bioenterprise Confidentiality Policy, as we deem necessary for the provision of services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Non-confidential information, such as general information about the member including the member\u2019s name, location and the type of services or assistance being provided to the member, may be used, reproduced, or disclosed by Bioenterprise for the purpose of reporting to its stakeholders in order to keep stakeholders advised about the nature of Bioenterprise\u2019s activities and services. Non-confidential information may also be used, reproduced, or disclosed within Bioenterprise or with third parties, such as federal, provincial, and municipal government organizations and other government-funded not-for-profit corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Except where such exclusions are prohibited by law, under no circumstance will Bioenterprise nor its subsidiaries, affiliates or their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, service providers, contractors, licensors, licensees, suppliers, or successors aggregate liability arising out of or relating to your membership and\/or these terms and conditions, whether arising out of or related to breach of contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, exceed the total amount paid by you in the twelve month period preceding the event giving rise to the claim. The foregoing limitations shall apply even if your remedies under these terms and conditions fail of their essential purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You understand and agree that Bioenterprise logo and the logo of Canada\u2019s Food & Agri-Tech Engine, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, images and slogans are trademarks of Bioenterprise. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of Bioenterprise. Other names, logos, product and service names, designs, images, and slogans mentioned, or which appear on our website, bioenterprise.ca, or as part of The Engine materials, are the trademarks of their respective owners. Use of any such property, except as expressly authorized, shall constitute an infringement or violation of the rights of the property owner and may be a violation of federal or other laws and could subject the infringer to legal action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are not permitted to modify copies of any of our materials nor delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of our materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have no right, title, or interest in or to our materials or to any content on our website, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by the Bioenterprise. Any use of our materials or any content on our website not expressly permitted by these Terms and Conditions is a breach of these Terms and Conditions and may infringe or violate copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property or other proprietary laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicable Laws<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your membership with The Engine, and these Terms and Conditions, will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision, principle or rule (whether of the laws of Ontario or any other jurisdiction) and notwithstanding your domicile, residence or physical location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Any action or proceeding arising out of \/ or relating to your membership and under these Terms and Conditions will be instituted in the courts of the province of Ontario and\/or the Federal Court of Canada, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such action or proceeding. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to the venue of such courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The member\u2019s authorized representative, hereby agrees and accepts the rules and conditions of joining described above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Joining Canada\u2019s Food & Agri-Tech Engine Welcome to Canada\u2019s Food & Agri-Tech Engine (The Engine), a membership network managed and administered by Bioenterprise Canada Corporation (\u201cBioenterprise\u201d). 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