PRIVACY & TERMS

Clear information about privacy, participation and the use of I Am an Equal services and platforms.

ABOUT I AM AN EQUAL

I Am an Equal is a women-led initiative based in Ontario, Canada.

It is not a not-for-profit organization and it is not a cultural organization.

It is a serious effort to promote gender equality through conversation, participation, visibility, education, business opportunity, community engagement and practical initiatives.

Participation in I Am an Equal does not create an employment relationship, partnership, agency relationship, legal directorship or ownership interest unless specifically agreed in writing.

PRIVACY

I Am an Equal may collect personal information when someone submits a contact form; joins a mailing list or newsletter; applies for membership; expresses interest in a role; submits an article, video, photograph or story; participates in an event or interview; purchases a membership, service, event ticket or program; or communicates with I Am an Equal by email, WhatsApp, social media or other means.

Information collected may include a name, email address, telephone number, business or professional information, submitted content, photographs or videos provided voluntarily, participation interests and payment-related information where applicable.

Personal information may be used to respond to inquiries, manage participation and membership, communicate about programs and opportunities, administer events, newsletters and media activities, process payments, maintain appropriate records, improve services and programs, and comply with legal obligations.

I Am an Equal does not sell personal information. Reasonable efforts will be made to protect personal information, but no online system can guarantee absolute security.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, PHOTOS & MEDIA

Participation in I Am an Equal does not automatically mean that a person’s photograph, name, video, interview or personal story may be used publicly.

Permission for one specific use should not automatically be treated as permission for every other use.

Where appropriate, additional consent may be requested before material is used on social media, newsletters, video channels, promotional materials or other public platforms. Participants may choose different levels of public visibility.

CONTENT SUBMISSIONS

Articles, photographs, videos, interviews, stories, Reels and other submitted material may be reviewed, edited, shortened, formatted or declined for publication.

Submission does not guarantee publication. Contributors should submit only material they have the right to provide.

I Am an Equal may request additional permission before reusing submitted material in another format or platform.

NEWSLETTER & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

People may receive newsletters or other electronic communications where they have provided appropriate consent or where communication is otherwise permitted by applicable law.

Recipients may unsubscribe from promotional or commercial electronic communications. This does not mean that every operational message can be unsubscribed from where the message is necessary to provide a requested service.

MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION FEES

Membership fees, participation fees, program fees, event fees, promotional fees and other amounts paid to I Am an Equal are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated in writing or unless a refund is required by applicable law.

Fees and benefits may change from time to time. Applicable taxes will be added where required by law.

Payment of a fee does not guarantee business results, sales, clients, media coverage, publication, speaking opportunities or financial return unless specifically stated in writing.

BUSINESS, MEDIA & PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Business features, interviews, newsletter placements, social media posts, Reels, videos, speaking opportunities and other visibility opportunities may be selected, limited or rotational.

Participation or membership does not guarantee publication, promotion, audience size, leads, sales, business results or income.

REVENUE-SHARING, REFERRALS & PAID OPPORTUNITIES

Some roles or activities may develop into referral incentives, commissions, paid assignments, project-based work or revenue-sharing opportunities.

No payment or income is guaranteed unless specific written terms are agreed for that particular activity.

Any such arrangement may be subject to separate written conditions, eligibility requirements and applicable taxes.

AMBASSADORS, CONTRIBUTORS & VOLUNTEER ROLES

Titles such as Ambassador, Lead, Host, Correspondent, Contributor or similar participation titles describe community or project roles.

They do not by themselves create employment, partnership, legal directorship, ownership or authority to bind I Am an Equal. Any authority to represent I Am an Equal must be specifically granted.

EVENTS & PARTICIPATION

Participation in events, interviews, workshops, discussions or community activities is voluntary. Participants are responsible for deciding whether an activity is suitable for them.

I Am an Equal may modify, postpone or cancel activities when necessary.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS & SERVICES

The website may link to third-party websites, social media platforms, payment services, video platforms or other external services.

I Am an Equal is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, availability or policies of third-party services.

NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

Content on the website, newsletter, interviews, discussions, videos or community platforms is for general information, discussion and community engagement.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, it should not be treated as legal, medical, financial, tax or other regulated professional advice.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The I Am an Equal name, branding, website content, original written material, graphics and other original materials may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Users should not copy or commercially reproduce original material without permission, except where permitted by law.

LIMITATION OF RESPONSIBILITY

I Am an Equal makes efforts to provide useful and accurate information but does not guarantee completeness, accuracy, availability, business results, financial outcomes or uninterrupted access to the website or services.

GOVERNING LAW

I Am an Equal is based in Ontario, Canada.

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in Ontario, Canada and the applicable federal laws of Canada, subject to any mandatory rights or protections that may apply in another jurisdiction.

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

The Privacy & Terms page may be updated as programs, memberships, media activities and services develop.

Please review this page periodically.

CONTACT

I Am an Equal
Ontario, Canada

Email:
suren@iamanequal.com

Website:
iamanequal.com

Telephone or WhatsApp: to be displayed publicly when available.