Privacy
Epic Story Media Inc. (“Epic”) is committed to the protection of the personal information of stakeholders. As a public body, Epic is subject to Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”). FIPPA sets out the requirements under which Epic may collect, use and disclose personal information. We may collect personal information that relates directly to and is necessary for the administration of our programs and activities as permitted in Section 26(c), (d) and (e) of FIPPA.
Privacy - Web Services
Epic has developed its digital services, including the bubbles-hotel.com website (“Web Services”).
Information Collected Through Web Services
When you use our Web Services, you may be subject to the collection of a limited amount of information essential for the operation and security of our Web Services. Some of this information (for example, your browser type) does not identify who you are, while other information, such as your Internet domain name or IP address, may identify you. To the extent Internet domain names or IP addresses may identify you and are necessary to the use of our Web Services, your continued use of our Web Services indicates your receipt of this notice of our use and collection of that information to the extent necessary for our provision of the Web Services to you or as otherwise set out in this policy.
Personal information voluntarily provided by you via our Web Services will be used for the purpose for which it was provided or to which you otherwise consent, will be kept strictly confidential, and is not disclosed to anyone inside Epic except the personnel who need the information to complete your request Such information may also be used for internal analysis for management purposes, solely to the extent authorized under the FIPPA.
We may disclose personal information to affiliates and outside suppliers or contractors from whom we obtain services for the purposes of supplying those services, provided such disclosures are limited to the individuals providing those services and then only to the extent required to facilitate the provision of those services. Epic does not sell, license, rent, market, disclose, barter or distribute any personal information obtained from our Web Services other than as disclosed in this statement.
Information Automatically Collected
We maintain server logs, web logs, and other industry-standard technologies which automatically collect certain information regarding users of our Web Services, such as the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer, the IP address of your Internet Service Provider, and the date and time you access our Web Services. This information is used for our Web Services and system administration purposes.
We may review server logs for security purposes, for example to detect intrusions into our network. The possibility exists that server log data, which contains visitors’ IP addresses, could in instances of criminal or other malfeasance, or where necessary to protect the security and integrity of our Web Services, be used to trace and identify individuals and be shared with appropriate investigative bodies and others as permitted by law.
Cookies and Anonymous Identifiers
Our Web Services use “cookies” and/or other industry-standard technologies that install(s) information on a user’s computer to track how our visitors use the Web Services and to permit the Web Services to recognize future visits using that computer. You may choose to decline cookies, if your browser permits, by modifying the Preferences section of your Internet browser software, but doing so may affect your use of our Web Services and your ability to access certain features of our Web Services.
We may implement web analytics tools including Google Analytics to help us gain insights on how our Web Services are used. These third-party services use various technologies, including cookies and other anonymous identifiers, to collect and store information about your use of our Web Services and third- party sites. Learn more about how Google collects and uses this data.
We will Protect You when You are on our Web Services
Our Web Services may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content or the privacy practices of other web sites and encourage you to examine each site’s privacy policy and make your own decisions regarding the accuracy, reliability and correctness of material and information found.
Security
Epic uses a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. All user contact information is contained behind secured networks and is accessible only by a limited number of trusted employees and/or contractors who have special access rights to production systems.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This statement is in effect as of August 1, 2024.
Terms of Use - Web Services
- Epic provides its digital services, including the bubbles-hotel.com website (“Web Services”), as electronic resources for our viewing audience. Access to and use of the Web Services is provided subject to these Terms of Use.
Effective Date: August 1, 2024.
Your Acceptance of These Terms and Conditions
These Terms of Use represent an agreement between you and Epic. Your use of any portion of the Web Services constitutes your agreement to the terms and conditions set out below. If you do not accept the terms and conditions stated here, do not use the Web Services.
Epic reserves the right to change the terms and conditions under which the Web Services are offered at any time, without notice. These Terms of Use may be subject to change, addition or deletion at any time. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these Terms of Use. By using the Web Services you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms of Use.
Our Trademarks
BUBBLE’S HOTEL, BUBBLE, NABI, KROOMI, and ALL GUESTS & PETS are trademarks and official marks owned by Epic. Other trademarks, trade names, logos and designs reference or appearing in the Web Services are proprietary to Epic or other entities. Any use of the trade names, trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in the Web Services (collectively “Marks”) is strictly prohibited. Nothing appearing in the Web Services or elsewhere should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any licence or right to use any Marks.
Our Ownership of the Web Services and its Content
All content published on or otherwise accessible through the Web Services (“Content”) (including, without limitation, the texts, graphics articles, photographs, images, illustrations, audio recordings, videos, software, etc.) is protected by copyright and belong to Epic or third parties acting as content providers. Unauthorized use of any Content may violate copyright, trademark and other laws. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
Restrictions on Use
This is a grant of a licence, not a transfer of title, and under this licence you may not:
• copy, reproduce, modify or create derivative works from the Content except as specifically provided above or except as expressly authorized in the Web Services;
• upload, post, transmit, index, catalogue, mirror, publish or distribute the Content in any way, in whole or in part;
• attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained in the Web Services; or
• remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the Content.
No licence is given for republication, distribution, performance, display, translation, retransmission, broadcast, or sublicense. You must access all Content manually by request and not programmably by machine automated means. You may not use any Content for any unlawful purpose.
You may not copy or adapt the HTML that Epic creates to generate its pages. It is also protected by Epic’s copyright.
This license will automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Epic at any time. On terminating your viewing of these materials or the termination of this license, you must destroy all Content obtained from the Web Services and all copies thereof, whether made under the terms of these Terms of Use or otherwise.
Notice of Disclaimer
The content on the Web Services is provided “as is”, “as available” and without warranties or conditions of any kind either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Epic expressly disclaims all warranties and conditions, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and warranties of non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Epic makes no representations or warranties regarding the use, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, applicability, performance, security, safety from any software virus or other harmful component, availability or reliability of the Web Services or any sites linked to the Web Services, or the results from the use of the Web Services or any sites linked to by the Web Services, or otherwise respecting, the content on the Web Services or any sites linked to the Web Services. Epic does not warrant that the function of the Web Services or its contents will be uninterrupted or error free. Epic will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, any content on the Web Services or any third-party site. Your use of the Web Services is at your own risk.
Links to Third Party Sites
The Web Services may contain, and other users or third parties may provide, information on or links to other World Wide Web sites or resources. These sites and resources are not controlled by Epic, and the mere existence of the link on the Web Services does not imply an endorsement or sponsorship by Epic. External Web sites and resources are not subject to these Terms of Use or the Epic Web Services or Privacy Statements and may be subject to other terms and conditions or policies posted therein. We encourage you to be aware when you leave the Web Services and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each other website you visit.
Because Epic has no control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that Epic is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources or the privacy policies and practices at any such sites. You further acknowledge and agree that Epic shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any goods or services available on or through any external site or resource. Your use of external sites or resources is at your own risk. You expressly release Epic from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party website.
No Linking, Framing, Mirroring, Scraping or Data Mining
Links to the Web Services without the express permission of Epic are strictly prohibited. To request permission to link to any Web Service, please contact Epic (mail to: info@epicstorymedia.com). The framing, mirroring, scraping or data mining of the Web Services or any Content in any form and by any method is strictly prohibited.
No Endorsement
Description of, or reference to, third party companies, products or publications in the Web Services is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement or recommendation.
No Unlawful or Prohibited Use
As a condition of your use of the Web Services, you warrant to Epic that you will not use the Web Services for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms of Use. You agree not to disturb the normal operation of the Web Services, and not to infringe the integrity of the Web Services by hacking, altering the information contained in the Web Services or otherwise. You may not use the Web Services in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Web Services or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Web Services. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the Web Services.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall Epic be liable for any loss of use, loss of data, loss of opportunity, loss of income or profit, loss of or damage to property, or for any damages of any kind or character (including without limitation any compensatory, incidental, direct, indirect, special, punitive, or consequential damages), arising out of or in any way connected with the use of, or the delay in use or inability to use, the Web Services, contents of any Web Service, or any website or contents with which it is linked, even if Epic has been advised of the possibility of such damages or losses. If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the Web Services, or any of these Terms of Use, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the Web Services. If Epic or any of its third-party providers are found liable in any connection with a claim arising out of or related to using or accessing the Web Services, the aggregate liability to you for all damages, losses and causes of action, howsoever arising, shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the Web Services. This limitation of liability shall survive the termination of these
Terms of Use.
You specifically acknowledge that Epic will not be liable for content or the defamatory, offensive or illegal conduct of any third party and that the risk of harm or damage from the foregoing rests entirely with you.
Epic makes no representation that any Web Service is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who access or use the Web Services from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition and are responsible for compliance with local law.
Indemnity and Release
By using the Web Services you agree to indemnify Epic and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, volunteers and employees and hold them harmless from any and all loss, liability, damages, claims and expenses, including legal fees, arising from your violation of these Terms of Use, your use of the Web Services, or your breach or alleged breach of the copyright, trademark, proprietary or other rights of third parties. By accessing the Web Services you are agreeing to release Epic and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, volunteers and employees from any and all claims, demands, debts, obligations, damages (actual or consequential), costs and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, disclosed or undisclosed, that you may have against them arising out of or in any way related to your use of the Web Services or the products or services offered at or associated with the Web Services. You agree to waive all laws that may limit the efficacy of such release.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use, your use of the Web Services, and all related matters shall be governed solely by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada and the applicable federal laws of Canada, without regard to the conflicts of law provisions of any jurisdiction. You hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario in relation to all disputes arising from or related to these Terms of Use, your use of the Web Services and any related matters.
No Waiver
No failure or delay by Epic in exercising any right or privilege under these Terms of Use will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise of any right or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or privilege under these Terms of Use.
Severability
If any part of these Terms of Use are determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable laws, including but not limited to the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provisions will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of these Terms of Use shall continue in effect.
Entire Agreement
Unless specified herein, these Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between the user and Epic with respect to your use of the Web Services and the services offered at the Web Services, and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the user and Epic with respect to the Web Services.
Enurement
These Terms of Use are binding upon and shall enure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors, heirs, executor, administrators, personal representatives and permitted assigns.
Compliance with Laws
Epic’s performance of this agreement is subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in these Terms of Use is in derogation of Epic’s right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Web Services or information provided to or gathered by Epic with respect to such use.
Language of Contract
It is the express will of the parties that this agreement and all related documents have been drawn up in English. C’est la volonté expresse des parties que la présente convention ainsi que les documents qui s’y rattachent soient rédigés en anglais.