Legal notice

⚖️ Legal Notice & Corporate Disclaimers
Quick Summary: This official document establishes the mandatory legal framework, intellectual property ownership, and regulatory boundaries governing the use of this digital portal. Accessing or using this site constitutes full, legally binding acceptance of the statutory declarations and geographic restrictions detailed below.
⏱️ REGULATORY FAST SPECS
  • Corporate Entity: Steffen Protective Coatings / Operating Subsidiaries.
  • Statutory Compliance: Subject to all applicable Canadian Federal and Provincial consumer protections.
  • Intellectual Property Baseline: All proprietary assets are fully protected under international copyright treaties.
  • Effective Date: August 4, 2026.
🚫 1. Absolute Jurisdictional & Geographic Restriction
This digital infrastructure and all commercial offerings are intended exclusively for residents of Canada.
  • Exclusion of the United States: This portal is not directed to, or intended for use by, any person or entity in the United States, its territories, or any international jurisdiction outside of Canada.
  • Transaction Invalidation: Any commercial activities, order placements, or data submissions originating from US IP addresses, US billing addresses, or US delivery locations are legally void and will be summarily rejected without liability.
  • Compliance with Local Laws: Users who choose to access this site from locations outside of Canada do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with applicable local domestic laws.
🛡️ 2. Intellectual Property & Trademark Protection
All materials displayed on this platform are the exclusive property of the corporate entity and are protected under international copyright, trademark, and trade dress regulations.
  • Proprietary Elements: This includes, but is not limited to, all site architecture, source code, graphic designs, product descriptions, copy, digital layouts, photographic assets, and corporate logos.
  • Prohibited Use: No content from this platform may be copied, reproduced, framed, mirrored, scraped, uploaded, posted, or distributed in any manner without prior, express written authorization from our corporate legal department.
  • Enforcement: Unauthorized use of any proprietary assets constitutes an infringement of intellectual property rights and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent of Canadian and international law.
⚠️ 3. Disclaimer of Warranties & "As-Is" Provision
The information, products, and services contained within this digital infrastructure are provided to the end-user strictly on an "as-is" and "as-available" baseline.
  • No Warranties: We explicitly disclaim all representations, warranties, or conditions of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. This includes all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  • Data Accuracy: While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of inventory levels, pricing structures, and specifications, we do not warrant that product descriptions or site content are completely error-free, accurate, or current.
🛑 4. Unauthorized Delivery & C.O.D. Absolute Refusal
To protect our corporate infrastructure and supply chain integrity, we maintain an uncompromising stance on unauthorized incoming logistics:
  • Refusal of C.O.D. Shipments: We do not accept Cash on Delivery (C.O.D.) packages at any corporate office or fulfillment center. All such items will be instantly refused at the dock.
  • Abandonment of Property: Any unauthorized packages or items returned without a valid corporate-issued Return Authorization (RA) number will be refused or treated as abandoned property. We hold zero legal liability, custodianship, or safekeeping obligation for these items.