TERMS OF USE

Acceptance of Terms of Use

The information on this website has been prepared by Langdon Equity Partners Ltd. (Langdon, we, or us).

These Terms of Use apply to this website. Your access to and continued use of this website constitutes your acceptance of the Terms of Use and we agree to grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use this website in accordance with the conditions set out below.

We may revise these Terms of Use from time to time without notice and such revision will take effect when it is posted on this website. Your continued use of this website will be regarded as your acceptance of these Terms of Use as amended.

In addition to the provisions of these Terms of Use, there may also be specific and additional terms that apply to certain sections of this website. Because those specific and additional provisions also apply to your use of those sections, we recommend that you review them wherever they appear. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of these Terms of Use and those other specific and additional provisions, the specific and additional provisions will prevail.

User Conduct

You are responsible for all of your activity in connection with accessing the website. Any fraudulent, abusive, or otherwise illegal activity may be grounds for termination of your access to the website. You may not post or transmit, or cause to be posted or transmitted, any communication or solicitation designed or intended to obtain personal data from any website user.

In accessing this website, you must not:

  • disrupt or interfere with the website, or any services, system resources, accounts, servers or networks connected to or accessible through this website or linked websites;
  • disrupt or interfere with any other user’s enjoyment of this website or linked websites; use any robot, spider, other automatic device or manual process to monitor, copy or extract any web pages on the website, or any of the Content (defined below), without our prior written permission;
  • take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the infrastructure of the website;
  • reverse engineer, reverse assemble or otherwise attempt to discover source code or other arithmetical formula in respect of the software underlying the infrastructure and processes associated with the website;
  • use the website to violate the security of any computer network, crack passwords or security encryption codes, transfer or store illegal material including material that are deemed threatening or obscene, or engage in any kind of illegal activity;
  • engage in any kind of illegal, criminal or tortious activity through the use of the Website, including infringement of any third party intellectual property rights (including without limitation copyright, trademarks, patent, trade secrets and confidential information), fraud, child pornography, trafficking in obscene material, violation of applicable export restrictions, drug dealing, gambling, harassment, stalking, spamming, hacking, sending of viruses or other harmful files, or illegal posting of computer passwords or computer code;
  • attempt to obtain unauthorized access to this website or parts of this website that are not opened to public access; or post or transmit to or via this website any material that may infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party, or any defamatory, derogatory or offensive material or publication

If we issue you with a password that permits you to access certain parts of this website, you are solely responsible for any use of the website through such access, whether authorized or not.

You must comply with all applicable local, state, national and international laws and regulations that relate to your use of or activities on this website. We reserve the right to report potentially criminal activity to appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Copyright and submitted material

All materials and information on this website including without limitation any logo, design, text, graphic and their arrangement (Content) are licensed to or owned by us. Unless we indicate otherwise you must not copy, distribute, republish, download, display, post or transmit the Content in any form or by any means including but not limited to electronic, mechanical or otherwise without our prior permission or the written permission of the copyright owner. You may access and use the Content and this website for your own personal use only. Unless expressly permitted otherwise, you must not do anything to alter, modify or add to the Content.

You acknowledge and agree that if you contribute Content to the website, such Content will become our property and you hereby assign all rights, title and interests in and to such contributions to us. We reserve the right to remove any Content from the website at any time, for any reason (including, but not limited to, upon receipt of claims or allegations from third parties or authorities relating to such Content or if we are concerned that you may have breached the immediately preceding sentence), or for no reason at all.

Any comments or materials sent to us through the website including feedback data, questions, comments and suggestions (collectively Feedback), will be deemed to be non-confidential. We have no obligation of any kind with respect to such Feedback and will be free to reproduce, use, disclose, exhibit, display, transform, create derivative works and distribute the Feedback to others without limitation. Further, we will be free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques contained in such Feedback for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to developing, manufacturing and marketing products and services incorporating such Feedback.

Trademarks

Word marks and device marks relating to our name and logo are registered trademarks (or pending registration) in various jurisdictions in which we operate. Any other trademarks appearing on this website are the trademarks of the relevant owners. You must not use any trademarks that appear on this website without the written consent of the trademark owner.

Links

We may provide links on this website to the websites of third parties. However, you acknowledge and agree that we have no control over and do not monitor these third-party websites. We make no representations about and cannot accept any liability for these websites. A link to a third-party website does not mean that we endorse the content of that website. Your access to third party websites may be governed by their own terms of use.

You may not create a link to this website from another website or document without our prior written consent.

Privacy

We treat personal data with respect and integrity. Our Privacy Statement explains how personal data will be treated as you access and interact with this website and can be accessed here.

Online Privacy Notice

We understand and appreciate that you, as a Langdon website visitor, are concerned about the confidentiality and security of information we may collect about you when providing you with information, products or services. Langdon is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality, integrity and security of your personal information in accordance with this Online Policy Notice.

This Online Privacy Notice supplements Langdon’s Privacy Statement and specifically addresses the way in which we collect, use, disclose, and manage personal information in connection with our online or other digital channels and services, including our websites. It should be read in conjunction with the Privacy Statement and these Terms ofUse.

“Personal information” refers to any information that identifies you as an individual.  We will inform you about the purposes for which we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.

The types of personal information that we collect from you online or other digital channels generally include your name and contact details such as your email address and telephone number and location.

If you browse on the website, read or download information, our system will record information about your visit through the use of cookies as set out below under “Cookies”.

We will not collect any personal information from you unless you knowingly provide it to us and any personal information you supply will be used only in accordance with the PrivacyStatement.

Any information we collect from you while using our website or other digital channels will only be used by Langdon or any third-party entity carrying out functions on behalf ofLangdon for the purposes of:

  1. enabling Langdon to provide and manage the products and services you have requested;
  2. providing you with information in accordance with your requests;
  3. enabling Langdon to undertake research, planning, product development, risk assessment, risk modelling and marketing to develop and tailor our products and services;
  4. providing you with information regarding products and services which we believe may interest you;
  5. protecting you and us from error and fraud; and
  6. complying with our and your legal and regulatory obligations and as otherwise permitted by law to enforce or protect our legal rights.

If a new purpose for using your personal information develops, we will inform you of that purpose.

Disclosure to third parties

We will only disclose your personal information to third party entities, whether in Canada or any overseas jurisdiction, who carry out functions on behalf of Langdon on a confidential basis for the purposes stated in this Online Policy Notice and thePrivacy Statement. These third parties may include affiliate and non-affiliated service providers and other legally required institutions. You should note that information we collect from you may also be disclosed by Langdon or such third parties to Canadian or foreign governments if and to the extent required bylaw. We may also disclose information to our accountants, auditors, agents and lawyers in connection with the enforcement or protection of our legal rights.

We do not sell any personal information.

Langdon takes reasonable steps to preserve the security of personal information it collects, and we maintain physical, technological and organizational safeguards designed to protect the confidentiality of your personal information.  We will use contractual or other means to provide a comparable level of protection while your personal information is being processed by third parties engaged in carrying out permitted functions on behalf of Langdon.

Langdon cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or receive from our online products or services and you do so at your own risk. Once we receive your transmission, we take reasonable steps to preserve the security of information on our own system. From time to time this website may contain links to other websites, and Langdon is not responsible for the privacy practices o rthe content of these websites.

Cookies

A cookie is a small datafile placed on your computer by Langdon’s server when you access our websites.A cookie contains information about your visit to the website, including date and time of visit, pages viewed, amount of time spent on websites or general information about the devices used to access the website. When you visit the website again, our server will look for the cookie and structure itself based on the information provided. A cookie identifies your computer to our web server when you visit the website. Except for the purposes identified above and for which you consent, we do not use the cookie to store personal information about you. Langdon uses browser cookies to improve the speed and reliability of our security system and improve our online information and services. With most internet browsers, you can erase cookies from your computer hard drive, block all cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored, however deleting or blocking cookies may impair the operation of certain features on our websites. You may wish to consider turning off any cookie warnings in your browser before using this website, otherwise you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.

Acceptance and changes to Online Privacy Notice

You acknowledge and accept that your use of this website or your submission of personal information to us online, through email or other digital channels indicates your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this Online Privacy Notice and our Privacy Statement. This Online PrivacyNotice may change from time to time, so please check back occasionally. Any information collected after an amended Notice has been posted on this website will be subject to that amended Notice and your continued use of this website or submission of information through digital channels will be deemed to be your acceptance of the updated Notice.

Access and updating of information

You can access and update the personal information that we hold about you at any time. To amend personal information that Langdon holds you should contact us via the details below.

How can you contact us

If you have any questions or feedback about this Online Privacy Notice, require a copy of ourPrivacy Statement or have any privacy issues concerning Langdon, please contact our client services team at:

Telephone: +1(437)703-9349

Email: clientservices@langdonpartners.com

If your concerns are unresolved, you may contact our Compliance Officer at:

Attn: Chief ComplianceOfficer Langdon Equity Partners Ltd., 30A Hazelton Ave, Suite 400 Toronto,Ontario M5R 2E2

Email: compliance@langdonpartners.com

Products and Services

Nothing on this website should be considered an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any mutual fund or other products or services available from Langdon unless otherwise expressly stated, nor is it intended to be a complete description of all terms and conditions applicable to the funds, products or services described within.

Important information about any mutual fund is contained in its prospectus, AIF, fund facts document and in its management report on fund performance. This includes the mutual fund's investment objective, purchase options and applicable charges. You can view copies of these documents on this website, or at www.sedar.com. If you are a Canadian resident, you can obtain the applicable prospectus for each mutual fund from your financial advisor or from Langdon by calling +1(437) 703-9349.

Non-Canadian Investors

Langdon products and services are only offered in jurisdictions where they may be lawfully offered for sale. It is important to note that not all products, services and information are available in all jurisdictions outside Canada.

Nothing contained in this website constitutes an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any investment fund or other product, service or information to anyone in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which an offer or solicitation is not authorized or cannot be legally made or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an offer or solicitation. Prospective investors who are not resident in Canada should consult with their advisor to determine whether the products and services described in this website may be lawfully sold in their jurisdiction.

Commissions and rates of return

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus, which contains detailed investment information, before investing. The indicated rates of return for the funds are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any investor that would have reduced returns. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated

Warranties and disclaimers

This website is for general information only. Nothing contained in the website constitutes or shall be deemed to constitute a financial, legal, tax or other advice of any kind, a securities recommendation or statement of opinion intended to influence a person or persons in making a decision in relation to investment. It has been prepared without taking account of any person’s objectives, financial situation or needs. You should form your own assessment and take independent professional advice on the suitability and merits of any action on the basis of this website relevant to your particular circumstances and investment objectives and the legal, regulatory, tax and investment consequences and risks of doing so. Neither we, nor our affiliates or any person named on this website accept any responsibility to any person for the consequences of any person placing reliance on the information within this website for any purpose.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance. We do not guarantee or provide any assurance that our investment capabilities will achieve any target, objective or return on capital. The fact that a particular investment strategy or shares in a particular company may be mentioned is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that financial product.

The Content and this website are provided “as is” and “as available”. Whilst we believe the information contained on this website is based on reliable information, no warranty is given as to its accuracy and persons relying on this information do so at their own risk. Any opinions or forecasts reflect our judgment and assumptions on the basis of information at the date of publication and may later change without notice. Any projections are estimates only and may not be realised in the future.

We do not warrant that this website or the server that operates it is free from viruses or other corrupted materials or occasional outages or disruption to service which prevent you from accessing this website or that use of this website will be compatible with the hardware and software you are using to access it. You assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction. We do not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the Content or this website in terms of their correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.

We reserve the right to make any change to the Content without notice. We may also make improvements or changes in the products or programs described in the Content at any time without notice. For example, changes in circumstances after the date of publication may impact upon the accuracy of the Content.

The Content may contain general information about our products and services. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the Content does not:

  • constitute an offer or inducement to enter into a legally binding contract;
  • form part of the terms and conditions for our products and services; or
  • purport to provide you with personal financial or investment advice of any kind; or take account of your particular financial position or requirements.

The website may include information about stocks and their prices. The information made available on stock prices on the website does not reflect the current or “real time” price of the stock. Images and diagrams on this website are intended to be a visual aid only and do not necessarily accurately depict the object described.

Your use of this website including all Content, data or software distributed by, downloaded or accessed from or through this website is at your own risk. Before taking or refraining from any action in reliance on the Content or this website, you must make and rely on your own enquiries in relation to, and in evaluation of, the Content including any information, predictions, opinions and statements contained in this website.

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements on this website are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” or “estimate,” or other similar expressions. Statements that look forward in time or include anything other than historical information are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results, actions or events could differ materially from those set forth in such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are by their nature based on numerous assumptions. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this website are based upon what Langdon portfolio managers believe to be reasonable assumptions, neither Langdon nor the portfolio manager can assure that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned to consider the forward-looking statements carefully and not to place undue reliance thereon. The forward-looking statements contained in this website are current only as of the date the statement was made. Unless required by applicable law, it is not undertaken, and specifically disclaimed that there is any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Limitation of Liability

Subject to any responsibilities implied by law and which cannot be excluded, we (including, in this limitation of liability clause, our related bodies corporate, directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors) expressly disclaim all liability to you or any other persons for any losses, damages, liabilities, claims and expenses (including but not limited to legal costs and defence or settlement costs) whatsoever, whether direct, indirect or consequential, arising out of or referable to the Content or this website (or material accessed via this website), or to access of the website by you, howsoever caused, whether in contract, tort including negligence, statute or otherwise. To the full extent permitted by law, any liabilities imposed on us, or implied into these Terms of Use, under any law are hereby excluded.

If a jurisdiction allows liability to be limited but not excluded, our total liability is limited to the maximum extent possible.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold us (and our related bodies corporate, directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors) harmless from any claim, action, demand, loss or damages made or incurred by any third party arising out of or relating to your conduct (including transmitting any defamatory, derogatory or offensive statements or material to any person), your use of the website, your breach of these Terms of Use, or your breach of any rights of third parties.

Termination and suspension

We reserve the right, without notice and in our sole and absolute discretion, to discontinue, suspend or terminate any service offered by or through this website as well as this website at any time. For example, if your server is involved in any attack on any computer system, either with or without your knowledge or complicity, that server may be blocked or its access to the website may be shut down or restricted while the problem is being investigated or fixed. All provisions of these Terms of Use which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, disclaimers, indemnities and limitations of liability.

Severability

If any parts of these Terms of Use are deemed unlawful void or for any reason unenforceable then that provision may be severed from these Terms of Use and it will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. No waiver by us of our rights under these Terms of Use shall be deemed a waiver of any other term or provision and shall be limited to a single waiver limited to the specific circumstances under which such waiver was granted.

Currency

Unless otherwise specified, a reference to “$” or “dollars” throughout this website is a reference to Canadian currency.

Applicable Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. You hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.