Website Terms of Service

First published on April 7, 2026

bebankable.ca (the “Website”) is owned and operated by Bankable Ventures Alberta Ltd. (“Bankable,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), an Alberta corporation.

These Website Terms of Service (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including all content, features, tools, and services made available through it. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Website, whether or not they create an account, submit a form, or enter into any additional agreement with Bankable.

1. Additional Agreements

Certain features and services offered through the Website are governed by separate agreements that supplement these Terms. These include:

• Privacy Policy: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.
• BBX Community Terms and Conditions: Governs participation in the Bankable Business Exchange Community.
• Lender Network Non-Disclosure Agreement: Governs confidentiality obligations for Lender Network applicants and members.
• Network Participation and Acknowledgement Agreement: Governs participation in the Bankable Partner Network.

In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any additional agreement, the additional agreement will govern with respect to its specific subject matter. These Terms will continue to apply in all other respects.

All legal documents are available at bebankable.ca/legal.

2. Description of Services

Bankable operates the Bankable Business Exchange (“BBX”), a professional ecosystem that connects businesses seeking commercial financing with lenders, licensed brokers, and vetted professional advisors.

Through the Website, Bankable provides:

• educational content, including articles, guides, and Lightning Lessons
• intake forms for funding inquiries, community membership, and network applications
• information about Bankable’s advisory services, including Funding Advisory, Scaleup Advisory, and Exit Advisory

3. Not Financial, Legal, or Professional Advice

The information provided on the Website, including all articles, guides, Lightning Lessons, blog posts, tools, and other content, is for general educational and informational purposes only.

Nothing on this Website constitutes, or is intended to constitute, financial advice, investment advice, legal advice, tax advice, accounting advice, or any other form of professional advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information contained on this Website without first seeking qualified professional counsel appropriate to your specific circumstances.

Bankable is not a bank, a lender, a licensed securities dealer, or a registered financial advisor. Bankable does not lend money, underwrite loans, or make credit decisions.

4. No Guarantee of Funding or Services

Submission of a funding inquiry, application, or any other form through this Website does not constitute:

• an offer or commitment by Bankable to provide financing
• a guarantee that you will be matched with a lender, broker, or capital provider
• a pre-approval, conditional approval, or approval of any kind
• the formation of a contractual, advisory, or fiduciary relationship between you and Bankable

Bankable facilitates introductions and prepares lender-ready proposals on behalf of qualified applicants. The decision to extend financing rests solely with the lender or capital provider. Bankable makes no representations or warranties regarding the availability, terms, or likelihood of any financing arrangement.

5. Eligibility

The Website and its services are intended for use by businesses, business owners, and professionals. By using this Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.

If you are using the Website on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

6. Accuracy of Information You Provide

When you submit information through any form on the Website, you agree that all information you provide is true, accurate, current, and complete. You agree to update your information promptly if it changes.

Bankable relies on the accuracy of the information you provide in order to assess your needs, prepare proposals, and facilitate introductions. Providing false, misleading, or incomplete information may result in the termination of your access to our services.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, Lightning Lessons, frameworks, form designs, page layouts, and software, is the property of Bankable Ventures Alberta Ltd. or its licensors and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not, without the prior written consent of Bankable:

• reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Website
• use any Bankable trademarks, logos, or branding in any manner that suggests endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship
• scrape, crawl, or use any automated means to extract content or data from the Website
• frame, mirror, or otherwise incorporate any portion of the Website into another website or application

Limited, non-commercial use of Website content for personal reference is permitted, provided that all copyright and proprietary notices are retained.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Website in any manner that:

• violates any applicable federal, provincial, or local law or regulation
• infringes the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party
• transmits any material that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, threatening, or otherwise objectionable
• introduces viruses, malware, or any other harmful code
• attempts to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, its servers, or any connected systems
• interferes with or disrupts the operation of the Website or the experience of other users
• misrepresents your identity or affiliation with any person or entity

Bankable reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Bankable. These links are provided for your convenience only.

Bankable does not endorse, warrant, or assume any responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website or service. Your use of any third-party website or service is at your own risk and subject to that third party’s own terms and policies.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, FEATURES, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH IT ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BANKABLE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY.

BANKABLE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:

• THE WEBSITE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES, UNINTERRUPTED, OR ERROR-FREE
• THE CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE IS COMPLETE, ACCURATE, RELIABLE, OR CURRENT
• ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED
• THE WEBSITE OR ITS SERVERS ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BANKABLE VENTURES ALBERTA LTD., ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

• YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE
• ANY CONTENT, INFORMATION, OR MATERIALS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE
• ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN BY YOU BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE
• ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR INFORMATION
• ANY FAILURE TO SECURE FINANCING OR ANY OUTCOME OF A FINANCING APPLICATION

IN NO EVENT SHALL BANKABLE’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD $100.00).

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bankable Ventures Alberta Ltd., its directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• your use of the Website
• your violation of these Terms
• your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• any information you submit through the Website that is false, misleading, or incomplete
• any claim by a third party arising from your use of the Website or the information you have provided

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of the Province of Alberta, and you irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of those courts.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, while preserving the original intent of the provision.

15. Waiver

The failure of Bankable to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective only if in writing and signed by Bankable.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional agreements referenced in Section 1, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bankable with respect to your use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written.

17. Changes to These Terms

Bankable reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. When changes are made, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us here.

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