Terms of Service & Privacy

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing the Global Data Retention ("GDR") portal, processing a payment invoice, or utilizing the provided archival storage nodes, you ("The Client") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you are entering into this agreement on behalf of a legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity.

2. SERVICE DESCRIPTION & PROVISIONING

GDR provides offsite, redundant data archival solutions ("The Service").

• Provisioning: Upon receipt of payment, GDR allocates specific server bandwidth and storage capacity ("The Node") to The Client.

• Nature of Service: The Service is designed for Cold Storage / Archival purposes. It is not intended for active, high-frequency file collaboration.

• Deemed Acceptance: Payment of any invoice generated by GDR constitutes immediate acceptance of these terms and initiates the non-reversible provisioning of server space for the contracted term (typically 12 months).

3. PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY

• Fees: All fees are invoiced in advance.

• Non-Refundable: Due to the costs associated with provisioning dedicated storage nodes and reserving bandwidth, all fees are non-refundable once the "Welcome Packet" or "Access Credentials" have been transmitted to The Client.

• Renewal: Services set to "Recurring" will automatically renew at the end of the term unless a cancellation request is received in writing 30 days prior to the renewal date.

4. DATA INTEGRITY & LIABILITY

• "As Is" Basis: The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." GDR makes no warranties regarding the uptime or availability of the service for immediate retrieval.

• Limitation of Liability: In no event shall GDR, its parent company (Kits Point Media), or its affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption, arising out of the use or inability to use the Service.

• Client Responsibility: The Client is solely responsible for maintaining local backups of critical data. GDR acts as a redundant secondary backup only.

5. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

1. DATA COLLECTION

Global Data Retention ("GDR") collects specific information to facilitate the provisioning of services, including:

• Corporate Entity Information: Legal Name, Tax ID, and Billing Address.

• Contact Information: Name and Email Address of the authorized account administrator.

• Usage Data: IP addresses and login timestamps for security auditing purposes.

2. DATA SOVEREIGNTY & STORAGE

GDR creates a strategic "Data Sovereignty" framework for North American clients.

• Location: Unless otherwise specified, client data is hosted on nodes domiciled within Canada or the United States.

• Cross-Border Transfer: By using the Service, you acknowledge that metadata (billing information) may be processed by our parent entity or payment processors (Stripe/Wise) which may operate in jurisdictions outside of your local domicile.

3. THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURE

GDR does not sell client data. However, data may be shared with specific operational partners:

• Parent Entity: GDR is a wholly-owned operating division of Kits Point Media. Billing and compliance data is shared with the parent entity for tax and auditing purposes.

• Compliance: We may disclose information where required by law or subpoena.

4. SECURITY

We implement standard industry security measures (SSL/TLS encryption) to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. CONTACT

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact: Compliance Officer support@globaldataretention.com