Important Notice: These Terms of Service govern your participation in Gross Innovations programs and use of our website. By accessing our website or engaging with our organization, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.
"Gross Innovations," "we," "us," "our": Refers to Gross Innovations Inc., a registered non-profit organization under Ontario law.
"Participant," "you," "your": Refers to any individual accessing our website or engaging with our programs.
"Services": Our co-op placements, volunteer programs, project opportunities, mentorship, and professional development activities.
"Website": Our online presence at grossinnovations.com and all associated pages and content.
"Content": All text, images, graphics, videos, code, documentation, and materials on our website and in our programs.
Gross Innovations Inc. is a registered non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of Ontario, Canada. We are NOT a for-profit employer. Our mission is to provide engineering education, professional development, and career advancement opportunities to unemployed and underemployed engineers.
IMPORTANT: Participation in Gross Innovations programs is on a VOLUNTARY and UNPAID basis unless otherwise explicitly documented in a formal agreement with a partner organization. Participants do not receive monetary compensation from Gross Innovations for their time, contributions, or work performed.
Participation in Gross Innovations programs does NOT create an employment relationship between you and Gross Innovations Inc. You are not an employee, contractor, or service provider. You are an educational participant engaging voluntarily to develop professional skills and experience.
All work performed through Gross Innovations is educational and developmental in nature. Your participation is intended to provide experience, build professional skills, expand your network, and prepare you for employment with partner organizations or external employers.
To participate in Gross Innovations programs, you must:
Applications are subject to review and acceptance at Gross Innovations' sole discretion. We reserve the right to:
Providing false, misleading, or inaccurate information in your application or during your participation is grounds for immediate termination. You are solely responsible for the accuracy of information you provide.
You acknowledge and agree to the time commitment required for your program:
You agree to:
All participants must maintain professional conduct and comply with our Code of Conduct, including:
Violations of our Code of Conduct may result in:
EXPLICIT DISCLAIMER: Gross Innovations makes NO representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding employment outcomes, salary opportunities, or placement with partner organizations. Participation does NOT guarantee employment or any specific career outcomes.
Employment decisions are made solely by partner organizations and external employers based on their own criteria. Our role is to provide skills development and networking opportunities. Success in securing employment depends on:
All work, code, documentation, designs, and materials created or developed through Gross Innovations programs ("Work Product") is owned by Gross Innovations Inc. and/or our partner organizations as specified in project agreements.
Work created outside the scope of Gross Innovations projects, on your own time, using your own resources, and not using Gross Innovations intellectual property remains your property. You retain all rights to such work.
By participating in Gross Innovations programs, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use Work Product for the following purposes:
Appropriate attribution will be provided where reasonable and practical, but is not guaranteed.
During your participation, you may have access to confidential information, trade secrets, proprietary code, or sensitive business information ("Confidential Information"). You agree to:
Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is:
Our website and services are provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:
To the fullest extent permitted by Ontario law, Gross Innovations shall NOT be liable for:
Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms of Service or your participation is limited to $100 CAD, except where prohibited by law.
You acknowledge that use of our website and participation in programs involves inherent risks, and you assume all risks associated with such participation.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gross Innovations Inc., our officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
You may use our website only for lawful purposes and in ways that do not:
You agree NOT to:
If you submit content to our website or platforms, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and display such content. You represent that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that your content does not infringe third-party rights.
Our website may contain links to external websites and services. We are not responsible for:
We do not endorse external websites or services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for resolution of any disputes.
Before pursuing legal action, we encourage resolution through the following process:
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Gross Innovations reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes via email or prominent website notice. Continued use following notification constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Gross Innovations regarding your participation. They supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.
We may terminate your participation at any time, with or without cause, by providing written notice. Grounds for termination include:
You may terminate your participation at any time by providing written notice to info@grossinnovations.com. However, such termination may affect your references and future opportunities with Gross Innovations.
Upon termination:
Gross Innovations is committed to providing accessible programs. If you require accommodations for disabilities or other needs, please contact us at info@grossinnovations.com. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations where possible, in compliance with Ontario's Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
For questions, support, or concerns regarding these Terms of Service or your participation:
Gross Innovations Inc.
Email: info@grossinnovations.com
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Operating: Worldwide 🌍
By accessing our website or engaging with Gross Innovations programs, you acknowledge that: