Terms & Conditions

By accessing or using Circl (the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Platform.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Circl ("we," "us," or "our"). We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

To use the Platform, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be a resident of Canada or otherwise legally permitted to enter contracts in your jurisdiction;
• Have a valid, active account in good standing; and
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet all of the above eligibility requirements.

You must create an account to rent or list gear on the Platform. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials;
• All activity that occurs under your account;
• Ensuring that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete; and
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, are inactive for an extended period, or are associated with fraudulent or harmful activity.

Circl is a peer-to-peer marketplace that facilitates connections between gear owners ("Owners") and people seeking to rent gear ("Renters"). We are not a party to any rental agreement between Owners and Renters.

We do not own, inspect, verify, or warrant the condition, safety, legality, or suitability of any gear listed on the Platform. Owners are solely responsible for their listings, and Renters assume all risk associated with renting and using gear.

If you list gear on the Platform as an Owner, you agree to:

• Only list gear that you own or have the legal right to rent out;
• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date descriptions, photos, and pricing;
• Ensure all listed gear is in safe, functional condition and compliant with applicable Canadian safety standards;
• Honour accepted rental requests and communicate promptly with Renters;
• Not list items that are illegal, dangerous, or prohibited under applicable law; and
• Take responsibility for any damage, injury, or loss arising from defects in your gear.

We reserve the right to remove any listing at our sole discretion, including listings we deem unsafe, misleading, or in violation of these Terms.

If you rent gear through the Platform as a Renter, you agree to:

• Use rented gear only for its intended, lawful purpose;
• Return gear in the same condition in which it was received, reasonable wear and tear excepted;
• Return gear by the agreed-upon date and time;
• Not sublet or loan rented gear to any third party without the Owner's prior written consent;
• Accept full liability for any damage, loss, or theft of rented gear during the rental period; and
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and safety requirements when using rented gear.

All rental prices are set by Owners and displayed in Canadian dollars (CAD). By submitting a rental request, you authorize payment of the displayed amount upon acceptance by the Owner.

Circl may charge service fees to Owners, Renters, or both. Any applicable fees will be disclosed at the time of booking.

Payments are processed through our third-party payment provider. We are not responsible for payment processing errors, delays, or failures caused by third-party providers.

Refunds, cancellations, and disputes are subject to our separate Cancellation Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

You agree not to:

• Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable Canadian federal or provincial law;
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent listings or reviews;
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users;
• Circumvent the Platform to conduct transactions directly with other users to avoid fees;
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access the Platform;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform or its systems; or
• Engage in any conduct that could damage, disable, or impair the Platform.

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate account termination and, where applicable, legal action.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Circl shall not be liable for:

Our total aggregate liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform shall not exceed the total fees paid by you to Circl in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable Canadian consumer protection legislation.

• Any injury, death, property damage, or loss arising from the use of gear rented through the Platform;
• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages;
• Loss of data, revenue, profits, or goodwill; or
• Any conduct or content of third-party users of the Platform.

The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Circl and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Platform, your violation of these Terms, your listings or rental activity, or your violation of any rights of another person or entity.

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

We collect, use, and disclose personal information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

All content on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Circl or its licensors and is protected by applicable Canadian and international intellectual property laws.

By posting content on the Platform (such as listing photos or descriptions), you grant Circl a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, display, and reproduce that content solely for the purpose of operating and promoting the Platform.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation between the parties. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Vancouver, British Columbia, in accordance with the rules of the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC), except where prohibited by applicable law.

Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction.

You may close your account at any time by contacting us. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause or notice, including if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including limitations of liability, indemnification, and governing law) shall survive.

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Circl
British Columbia, Canada
circl@gmail.com