Terms of Use
SusTern AI-Commerce™ — provided by SusTern™ Inc.
Last updated: February 21, 2026
Welcome to SusTern AI-Commerce™, which is provided by SusTern™ Inc. ("SusTern™", "we", "us" and terms of similar meaning). You are reading the terms of service (the "Terms"), which govern the relationship and serve as an agreement between you and us and which set forth the terms and conditions by which you may access and use the noryX™ software and website available at https://www.sustern.ca (the "Website") and any related products, services and content (collectively, the "Services").
For the purposes of these Terms, "you" and "your" means you as the user of the Services. If you are accessing or using the Services on behalf of a business or entity, then:
- (a) "you" and "your" includes you and that business or entity;
- (b) you represent and warrant that you are an authorized representative of the business or entity with the authority to bind the entity to these Terms; and
- (c) your business or entity is legally and financially responsible for your access or use of the Services, including access by others affiliated with your entity such as employees, agents, or contractors.
Please read these Terms carefully before using the Services. By accessing, using, or browsing the Services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms in their entirety, you may not use the Services.
Table of Contents
- SusTern™ Services
- User Accounts; Registration Data; Account Security
- Privacy Policy
- Your License to Use the Services; License Restrictions
- Intellectual Property, User Data, and Third Party Integrations
- Free Trial, Subscription, and Payment
- Discounts
- Changes to Subscription Fees
- Cancellation and Termination
- Feedback
- Links to Other Sites, Linking, and Framing
- Advertising
- Warranty Disclaimer
- No Financial Recommendations, Medical Advice, or Other Professional Advice
- Securities Disclaimer
- Limitation of Liability; Indemnity
- Communications
- Applicable Law and Venue
- Termination / Modification of License and Services
- Termination of Agreement
- Miscellaneous
- Questions and Comments
1. SusTern™ Services
Our Services
You can use and subscribe for the Services via the Website or a third-party platform such as Clover® subject to these Terms. The Services allow you to utilize proprietary and licensed tools and materials for the purposes of:
- Consolidating information
- Analyzing inventory and supply chain practices
- Being presented with novel insights
- Being provided with suggestions or the implementation thereof
Age Requirements
The Services are not intended to be used by children. You must be at least 18 years of age at the time you are using the Services.
2. User Accounts; Registration Data; Account Security
User Account
In order to access and use the Services, you must register for an account ("User Account") through our Website or on a third-party platform where the Services are supported. You may not allow other persons to use your User Account, and you agree that you are the sole authorized user of your User Account.
When registering for a User Account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete Registration Data
- Maintain the security of your account credentials to prevent unauthorized access
- Promptly update your Registration Data to keep it accurate and current
- Accept all risks of unauthorized access to the Registration Data and any other information you provide to us
We will not be liable for any loss or damage from your failure to comply with these obligations.
Disabling Your User Account
We reserve the right to disable your User Account at any time, including if you have:
- Failed to comply with any provision of these Terms
- Engaged in activities that may cause damage to or impair the Services
- Infringed or violated any third-party rights
- Violated any applicable laws or regulations
Signing In Through Third Parties
We may permit you to register and log on to the Services via certain third-party services (such as Stripe®, Google®, or Apple® Sign-In). The third party's collection, use, and disclosure of your information will be subject to that third party's privacy notice. See our Privacy Policy for more details.
3. Privacy Policy
Your access to and use of our Services is also subject to our Privacy Policy, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference. By using the Services, you agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of personally identifiable information in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
4. Your License to Use the Services; License Restrictions
License to Use the Services
Subject to these Terms, you are hereby granted a:
Non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable, worldwide license to access and use the Services and Our IP through your use of the Services (the "License").
You acknowledge and agree that we may terminate this License at any time for any reason or no reason.
License Restrictions
You may not:
- Make or distribute unauthorized copies of the Services or Our IP
- Alter, merge, translate, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Services
- Modify or create derivative works based on the Services
- Incorporate the Services into any other program or product
- Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
- Use the Services for commercial purposes without our express written consent
- Interfere with or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Services
- Use automated scripts to collect information except via our provided API
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Circumvent, reverse engineer, or tamper with any security technology
- Use the Services in connection with any public presentation, even if no fee is charged
5. Intellectual Property, User Data, and Third Party Integrations
Our IP
You acknowledge that we have expended considerable resources developing, obtaining, and protecting our intellectual property ("Our IP"), which includes:
- Content, materials, software, images, text, graphics, illustrations
- Logos, patents, trademarks, service marks, copyrights
- Photographs, audio, videos, music
- The "look and feel" of the Website and Services
All rights to Our IP are expressly reserved. Use of Our IP for any purpose not expressly permitted by these Terms is strictly prohibited.
User Data
In order to receive the Services, Users may upload or transmit information and content (the "User Data"), including financial, employment, or health-related information, as well as text, photographs, videos, and other data.
Third Party Integrations
The Services may contain or integrate with third-party content, software, and/or open-source software ("Third Party Integrations"). By accepting these Terms, you are also accepting the applicable Third Party Licenses. To view these licenses, please contact support@sustern.ca.
We shall have no liability arising from the use of any content or software made available from Third Party Integrations. We may modify or cancel such integrations at any time, without notice.
User Inputs and Outputs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Inputs | User Data and information disclosed by the User in connection with the Services |
| Outputs | Information presented to or actions executed for the User via the Services |
⚠️ Important: Output from the Services may not be unique, accurate, or reliable. You are solely responsible for evaluating the accuracy of any Output. Do not use Output as a substitute for financial, legal, medical, or other professional advice.
Ownership of User Data
We do not claim any ownership interest in your User Data. However, by providing us with access to your User Data, you grant us an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use your User Data, Inputs, and Outputs solely to perform and improve the Services.
Right to Monetize
You acknowledge that we may generate revenues from your use of the Services, including through advertising, sponsorships, and usage data. You may opt out of the sale of your usage data by:
- Checking the relevant box in your account settings, or
- Emailing us at support@sustern.ca
6. Free Trial, Subscription, and Payment
Free Trial
Upon acceptance of these Terms, Users may navigate the Services as part of a Free Trial for a limited period (the "Free Trial Period"). To participate:
- You must provide a valid and accepted payment method
- At the end of the Free Trial Period, you will be automatically charged the Subscription price
- To avoid charges, you must cancel before the end of the Free Trial Period
Subscription and Fees
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Billing | Charged on the first day of each billing period |
| Renewal | Automatically renews unless cancelled |
| Refunds | All paid Fees are non-refundable |
| Taxes | Applicable taxes will be charged at the time of each transaction |
Payment
Payments are processed via a pre-authorized third-party payments service provider. If your payment method becomes invalid and we are unable to charge you, you may lose access to the Services until your payment method is updated.
7. Discounts
We may offer discounts for Services from time to time. Additional terms and conditions, including eligibility criteria, may apply. Such terms will be made available to you prior to purchase.
8. Changes to Subscription Fees
Subscription Fees may change from time to time at our sole discretion. Changes will only apply following reasonable notice to you. If you do not agree with the revised Fees, you may cancel your Subscription before the start of the next billing period in which the new Fee applies.
9. Cancellation and Termination
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
- You will continue to have access to the Services until the start of the next billing period
- No refunds or credits will be provided for unused days within your ongoing billing period
10. Feedback
You acknowledge and agree that any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Services ("Feedback") provided by you to us:
- Is our confidential information and shall be considered Our IP
- We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, in the Feedback
- We may use Feedback for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you
11. Links to Other Sites, Linking, and Framing
The Services may contain links to third-party websites ("Third Party Sites") and third-party content ("Third-Party Content"). You use such links at your own risk.
We do not monitor, control, or make any representation regarding Third-Party Content or Third Party Sites. A link does not imply our endorsement, adoption, or sponsorship. When you leave the Site, our terms and policies no longer govern.
12. Advertising
As part of the Services, we may include advertisements provided by us or a third party, which may be targeted based on your User Data, queries made through the Services, or other information. We are not responsible for any error, inaccuracy, or problem in any advertiser's or sponsor's materials.
13. Warranty Disclaimer
⚠️ THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:
- Implied warranties of merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Title and non-infringement
WE ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DELETION, DEFECT, DELAY IN OPERATION, COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE, THEFT, DESTRUCTION, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO USER DATA OR OUTPUT.
14. No Financial Recommendations, Medical Advice, or Other Professional Advice
All content on our Services, including any Output, is provided for general information and entertainment only.
It is not intended to provide or substitute for:
- Tax, legal, or insurance advice
- Health or medical advice
- Employment or investment advice
- Any form of professional advice whatsoever
You should consult a qualified professional (lawyer, tax advisor, certified financial advisor, medical professional, etc.) regarding your specific situation.
15. Securities Disclaimer
SUSTERN™ INC. IS NOT A TAX ADVISOR, BROKER, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.
Nothing on the Services should be construed as:
- An offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security
- A recommendation that any transaction or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person
- Personalized investment advice
16. Limitation of Liability; Indemnity
Limitation of Liability
YOU USE THE SERVICES AT YOUR OWN RISK.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF SUSTERN™ INC. EXCEED THE HIGHER OF:
- (A) The amount paid by you to SusTern™ during the six (6) months prior to the date of any claim; OR
- (B) CAD $100.00
WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- Direct, special, indirect, or consequential damages
- Loss of use, profits, or data
- Damages caused by reliance on the Services or information obtained therefrom
- Damages resulting from unauthorized access, viruses, or communication failures
Indemnity
You shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SusTern™ Inc. and the Released Parties from any loss, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of:
- Your use of the Services
- Any User Data you post or share through the Services
- Any violation of these Terms, applicable law, or the rights of any third party
17. Communications
Notices from us may be provided by:
- Contacting you at the information provided in your Registration Data
- Posting a notice in the profile area of your account
- Posting a notice elsewhere on the Website
It is your responsibility to periodically review the Website for notices.
18. Applicable Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.
Arbitration
Except where prohibited by applicable law, any dispute or claim arising from these Terms will be referred to and determined by a sole arbitrator (to the exclusion of the courts), pursuant to the commercial arbitration laws of Ontario.
You waive any right to commence or participate in any class action against us related to any Claim.
To the extent arbitration is prohibited by applicable law, all Claims will be heard in a court of competent jurisdiction in Toronto, Ontario.
19. Termination / Modification of License and Services
Termination by Us
We reserve the right, without notice and in our sole discretion, to:
- Terminate your license to use the Services
- Block or prevent your future access to the Services
- Change, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services
- Impose limits on the Services
Termination of License to User Data
You can terminate the license granted for specific User Data by deleting it from the Services, or generally by closing your User Account, except:
- For the reasonable time it takes to remove from backup systems
- Where such data has been aggregated or anonymized
- Pursuant to applicable Third Party License Terms
Changes to These Terms
We may amend these Terms at any time. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes. The "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms reflects the effective date. Your continued access or use of the Services after the new Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance.
20. Termination of Agreement
Termination
Either party may terminate these Terms and your use of the Services at any time.
Survival
The following sections survive termination indefinitely:
Sections 4, 5, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, and any representations or warranties made in these Terms.
21. Miscellaneous
- If any provision of these Terms is deemed unlawful or unenforceable, it shall be severed from the Terms without affecting the remaining provisions
- We may assign any or all of our rights without your consent
- You may not assign your rights or obligations without our prior written consent
- These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Services
The parties confirm that it is their wish that these Terms have been and shall be drawn up in the English language only.
Les parties reconnaissent avoir convenue que la présente convention ainsi que tous documents, avis et procédures judiciaires soient rédigée en anglais.
22. Questions and Comments
If you have any questions regarding these Terms or your use of the Services, please contact us:
SusTern™ Inc. 📧 support@sustern.ca 🌐 https://www.sustern.ca