Terms of Use

Effective Date: October 26, 2023

Revised date: August 14, 2025


Operated by: The National Research Institute for Democratized Learning (“NRIDL,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)

1. Acceptance of These Terms

Welcome to NRIDL. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of all our websites, digital resources, mobile applications (including the CanGrant app), and any related online platforms or services we provide (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing, downloading, installing, or using any of our Services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our separately posted Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated by reference into this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of all Services.

2. Eligibility and User Conduct

You represent and warrant that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction. If you are not, you may only use the Services with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

As a condition of using the Services, you agree to:

  • Comply with all applicable local, provincial, federal, and international laws and regulations.

  • Not use the Services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose.

  • Not engage in any activity that could disable, overburden, damage, or interfere with the proper functioning, integrity, or security of our Services.

  • Not use any automated means (e.g., bots, scrapers, spiders) to access, monitor, or extract data from the Services without our express prior written permission.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, software, data, databases, text, graphics, logos, trademarks, and other materials available through the Services are the exclusive property of NRIDL or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4. License and Restrictions

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial purposes, strictly in accordance with these Terms.

This license does not permit you to:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, sell, or otherwise exploit any content without our prior written consent.

  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to discover the source code or underlying architecture of any part of the Services.

  • Circumvent any security measures or access restrictions we have implemented.

5. Specific Terms for the CanGrant Service

The following terms apply specifically to your use of the CanGrant mobile application and its related services.

  • 5.1. Nature of the Service & Core Disclaimers
    CanGrant is an informational resource. You acknowledge and agree that:

    • No Guarantees: We do not guarantee your eligibility for, the approval of, or the successful receipt of any funding.

    • Accuracy Disclaimer: Funding listings are subject to change, alteration, or removal by the funding organizations at any time without notice. You are solely responsible for verifying all details, including deadlines and eligibility criteria, with the official funding source before applying. We are not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or outdated information.

    • No Professional Advice: The content provided does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. Any free assistance or guidance offered in response to a user inquiry via our contact forms is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.

  • 5.2. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Portions of the content within CanGrant, such as summaries and recommendations, may be generated with the assistance of AI. This content is for informational purposes only. AI systems can produce errors, and all information should be independently verified.

  • 5.3. Subscriptions, Billing, and Refunds

    • Premium Service: Access to the full database and premium features requires a paid subscription.

    • Billing: All payments are processed exclusively through the third-party platform from which you downloaded the App (e.g., Apple App Store or Google Play Store) and are subject to their terms and policies.

    • Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions are set to auto-renew by default. You are responsible for managing and turning off auto-renewal through your app store account settings if you do not wish to be charged for the next period.

    • Refunds: All purchases are final. We do not provide refunds, except where required by applicable law or the express policies of the app store.

6. User-Generated Feedback

If you submit any comments, suggestions, ideas, or other feedback to us ("Feedback"), you grant NRIDL a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, and incorporate such Feedback into our Services or for any other business purpose without any compensation or attribution to you.

7. Content Reporting and Takedown Procedure

NRIDL respects the intellectual property of others. If you are a copyright holder or an agent of a funding organization and believe that the presentation of your program on our Services is inaccurate or infringes your rights, you may send a takedown or correction request to support@nridl.org. Please provide sufficient information to identify the program and the nature of your complaint. Upon receipt of a valid request, we will promptly investigate and take appropriate action.

8. Third-Party Resources

Our Services may contain links to or information about third-party websites, content, and resources that are not owned or controlled by NRIDL. We are not responsible or liable for the content, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of these third parties. Your use of such third-party services is at your own risk.

9. Privacy

Our collection and use of your personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described therein.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NRIDL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL NRIDL, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR OPPORTUNITIES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICES, OR YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED THEREIN. OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED CANADIAN DOLLARS ($100.00 CAD).

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NRIDL and its affiliates, directors, officers, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Services, or your violation of these Terms.

13. Modification and Termination

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Services, or any part thereof, at any time and for any reason, without notice or liability to you. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. Your continued use of the Services after any changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • Governing Law: These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

  • Jurisdiction: You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Toronto, Ontario.

  • CLASS ACTION WAIVER: YOU AGREE THAT ANY CLAIMS AGAINST US MUST BE BROUGHT IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

15. General Provisions

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NRIDL regarding the Services and supersede all prior understandings.

  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: support@nridl.org