Last updated: May 24, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to the Leadership and Democracy Lab’s Terms of Service. These terms govern your use of our website and publications. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.
Definitions
- “Organization”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refers to the Leadership and Democracy Lab.
- “Services” refers to the content and resources provided via our website.
- “User”, “you”, or “your” refers to the individual accessing our Services.
- “Content” refers to research articles, datasets, publications, images, and other materials on our website.
No Account Required
Our Services do not require users to create accounts or log in. As such, we do not collect personal account information like usernames or passwords.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Services to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe upon intellectual property or other rights
- Distribute harmful software or code
- Attempt to interfere with the integrity or performance of the Services
- Harvest or collect data through automated means without consent
- Misrepresent affiliation with the Leadership and Democracy Lab
Intellectual Property
Our Content
All publications and materials available on our website are the intellectual property of the Leadership and Democracy Lab or its contributors and are protected by applicable copyright and academic citation standards.
Your Contributions
If you submit any content to us for publication or review, you retain ownership of that content. By submitting, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, publish, and distribute your content on our platform, with proper attribution.
Termination of Use
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to our Services if your usage is found to be in violation of these Terms or disrupts the experience for others.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SITE WILL BE FREE FROM ERRORS OR INTERRUPTIONS.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LEADERSHIP AND DEMOCRACY LAB BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Leadership and Democracy Lab, its contributors, and affiliated institutions from any claims or liabilities arising from your misuse of the Services or violation of these Terms.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our Services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the Leadership and Democracy Lab is based, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Contact Us
For questions regarding these Terms of Service, you may contact us at:
- Email: leadanddemolab@gmail.com
- Western Address: 1151 Richmond St London Ontario, N6A 3K7
- Trent Address: Champlain College G3, Peterborough Ontario, K9L 0G2