Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Ascent Helicopters website located at ascenthelicopters.com (the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you") and Ascent Helicopters Ltd. ("Ascent Helicopters", "we", "us", "our"), a company incorporated under the laws of British Columbia, Canada.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

2. Use of the Website

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these terms. You agree not to:

Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, provincial, or local law or regulation, including but not limited to the laws of British Columbia and Canada.

Transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable.

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, its servers, or any systems connected to the Website.

Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Website for any purpose without our express written permission.

Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website or the data contained therein.

Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Ascent Helicopters, an Ascent Helicopters employee, another user, or any other person or entity.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, video, audio, software, and design elements — is the property of Ascent Helicopters or its licensors and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The Ascent Helicopters name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Ascent Helicopters Ltd. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

You may view, download, and print pages from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication, without our prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

4. User Submissions

When you submit information through the Website, including but not limited to recruitment applications, resumes, cover letters, contact form submissions, and newsletter sign-ups, you represent and warrant that:

The information you provide is accurate, complete, and current.

You have the right to submit all materials provided, including any personal information and uploaded documents.

Your submission does not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or contractual rights.

By submitting materials, you grant Ascent Helicopters a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, store, and process the submitted information for the purposes for which it was provided, including recruitment evaluation and communication. This does not transfer ownership of your submitted materials to Ascent Helicopters.

We reserve the right to remove or refuse any submission at our sole discretion without notice or liability.

5. Recruitment and Employment

Information provided on the Website regarding careers, recruitment, and employment opportunities is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer of employment or a binding commitment to hire.

Submission of a recruitment application through the Website does not create an employment relationship, an obligation to interview, or any contractual commitment on the part of Ascent Helicopters. All hiring decisions are made at the sole discretion of Ascent Helicopters and are subject to applicable employment standards legislation, including the British Columbia Employment Standards Act.

Any employment relationship arising from the recruitment process will be governed by a separate employment agreement and the applicable laws of British Columbia and Canada, including but not limited to the Canada Labour Code, the British Columbia Human Rights Code, and applicable workplace safety legislation.

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Ascent Helicopters. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by Ascent Helicopters. You access third-party websites at your own risk and are subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of those websites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content, materials, information, and services provided on or through the Website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, including the laws of British Columbia, Ascent Helicopters disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and any warranties arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade.

Ascent Helicopters does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Nothing in this section is intended to limit any rights you may have under the British Columbia Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act or other consumer protection legislation that cannot be excluded by agreement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by the laws of British Columbia and Canada, in no event shall Ascent Helicopters, its directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Website.

Any conduct or content of any third party on or connected to the Website.

Any content obtained from the Website.

Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

Whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In jurisdictions where limitations on liability for consequential or incidental damages are not permitted, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ascent Helicopters, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

Your access to or use of the Website.

Your violation of these Terms of Service.

Your violation of any rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights.

Any content you submit through the Website.

This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these terms and your use of the Website.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the Province of British Columbia, and the parties hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

If any provision of these terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and applicable federal privacy legislation. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these terms by reference and can be viewed at ascenthelicopters.com/privacy-policy.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service.

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately. All provisions of these terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable under applicable British Columbia or Canadian law, that provision shall be deemed severable from these terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ascent Helicopters regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Ascent Helicopters Ltd. 840 Rempel Road Parksville, BC V9P2T2 Canada

Email: info@ascenthelicopters.com