TRUE NORTH TRADING LTD
Terms & Conditions
1. Eligibility & Use of Site
Who can use it: The website is intended for business entities and individuals at least 18 years of age.
Restrictions: Use of the site is prohibited for any fraudulent or illegal activity (e.g., misrepresenting export documents).
2. Commercial Terms & Payments
Pricing: Note that commodity prices for grains and pulses are subject to market volatility and can change without notice.
Payment Methods: List accepted methods (e.g., Wire Transfer/Swift, Letter of Credit (L/C)).
Quotations: Clarify that a "Request for Quote" on the website is not a binding contract until a formal Sales Agreement is signed.
3. Changes to Offerings
Right to Modify: True North Trading Ltd. reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any product (specific grain or seed variety) or service without prior notice.
4. Intellectual Property
Ownership: All content, including TNC logo, website text, and custom Alberta maps, is the property of True North Trading Ltd. and is protected by Canadian copyright laws.
Usage License: User has limited license to view the site but is prohibited from "scraping" data or using your logo for their own trading purposes.
5. Warranties & Limitation of Liability
Agricultural Standards: Warranties are limited to the specifications outlined in the Canadian Grain Commission standards for the specific grade purchased.
Liability Cap: True North Trading limits the liability to the value of the goods sold, excluding indirect or consequential losses (like a buyer's "lost profits" due to a delayed shipment).
6. Account Suspension
Right to Terminate: True North Trading reserves the right to suspend access immediately if terms are breached or if there is a risk of international trade sanction violations
Legal Disclaimer
1. General Information Only
The information, explanations, and terms provided on this page are intended for general, high-level informational purposes regarding the use of the True North Trading Ltd. website and services. These terms are provided to give our global partners an overview of our business practices and do not constitute a comprehensive or binding legal agreement for specific commodity trades.
2. Not Legal Advice
The content provided in these Terms & Conditions should not be relied upon as legal advice or as a definitive recommendation for your specific business actions. International trade laws, maritime regulations, and agricultural export requirements are complex and vary by jurisdiction. We cannot know in advance the unique legal requirements of every customer or visitor.
3. No Substitute for Signed Contracts
While these Terms & Conditions govern your use of this website, they do not supersede or replace the specific Sales Contracts, Letters of Credit, or Bills of Lading issued for individual shipments of grains, seeds, or pulses. In the event of a conflict between these website terms and a signed Sales Agreement, the signed Sales Agreement shall prevail.
4. Recommendation for Legal Counsel
Because True North Trading Ltd. operates within the legal framework of Alberta, Canada, and various international trade zones, we strongly recommend that you seek independent legal advice. A qualified professional can help you understand your rights and assist in the interpretation of these terms as they apply to your specific international trade operations.