Terms Of Service

Last Updated: September 15, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Invest.Lease (the "Platform"), a SaaS marketplace for commercial real estate (CRE). By creating an account, using social login (Google, LinkedIn), or accessing any part of the Platform, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Platform.

1. Eligibility and Account Registration

You must be at least 18 years old to use Invest.Lease. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when registering. You may register using email/password or through social login (Google, LinkedIn). By using social login, you authorize Invest.Lease to access limited account information, such as name, email, and profile picture, consistent with your privacy settings.

2. Platform Modules and Services

Invest.Lease offers interconnected modules to support CRE professionals. By using each module, you agree to abide by its respective rules:
- Connectivity & Messaging: Users may send messages, hold video/voice calls, and exchange business cards. You agree not to misuse communication tools to send spam, harass, or mislead others.
- Profiles & Company Pages: You may create a personal or company profile. Information provided must be truthful and up-to-date. Misrepresentation is prohibited.
- Social Feed & Posting: You may post content related to CRE, finance, or economics. Content must not violate third-party rights, contain unlawful material, or mislead investors.
- Requirements & Listings: Requirements (buyer, tenant, developer, investor) and Listings (buy, sell, lease) must be accurate, lawful, and reflect actual opportunities. Fraudulent postings are strictly prohibited.
- Jobs Module: Employers may post jobs and candidates may apply. Job postings must comply with labor laws.
- Comps Module: Users may submit transaction data. Data must be accurate and anonymized to prevent confidential breaches. By contributing, you grant Invest.Lease a license to use and distribute comps.
- Drive Module: Provides secure storage of transaction-related files. You remain responsible for ensuring you have the right to upload files and that they comply with confidentiality obligations.
- Research Module: Provides analytics and market trends. These are informational only and do not constitute financial or investment advice.

3. Third-Party Integrations

Invest.Lease integrates with third-party services such as Ably (real-time notifications), LiveKit (video/voice), Google Maps/Mapbox/OpenStreetMap (location services), Stripe and Paddle (payments), Mailchimp (marketing), Sentry (error tracking), Google Cloud/Vercel/Cloudflare (hosting). You acknowledge that your use of certain features may be subject to third-party terms and service availability. Invest.Lease is not liable for service interruptions or changes in third-party integrations.

4. Payments and Subscriptions

Subscriptions are billed through Stripe or Paddle. Paddle acts as Merchant of Record for certain jurisdictions and handles VAT compliance. By purchasing a subscription, you authorize recurring billing. Refunds are granted only as described in our billing terms. Failure to pay may result in suspension of services.

5. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for your activity on the Platform. You agree not to: (a) upload malicious code, spam, or malware; (b) misrepresent yourself, your company, or property information; (c) scrape or harvest data without authorization; (d) bypass security or access controls; (e) use the Platform for unlawful purposes.

6. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property related to the Platform (software, design, branding) is owned by Invest.Lease. Content you create (profiles, posts, listings) remains yours, but you grant Invest.Lease a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, and distribute such content for the purposes of operating the Platform.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

We process personal data in line with our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. By using the Platform, you consent to data collection and processing practices, including transfers to third-party providers in Canada, the EU, and elsewhere, as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account for breach of these Terms, illegal activities, or misuse of the Platform. Upon termination, you lose access to the Platform but obligations regarding payment, indemnities, and disclaimers survive.

9. Disclaimers

The Platform is provided 'as is'. We make no guarantees regarding uptime, data accuracy, or suitability for investment purposes. Research and analytics modules provide informational content only and should not be construed as investment advice.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Invest.Lease shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages. Total liability is capped at the fees paid by you in the last 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Invest.Lease and its affiliates against claims arising from your misuse of the Platform, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of third-party rights.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Toronto, Canada, unless applicable consumer protection laws mandate otherwise.

13. Amendments

We may update these Terms periodically. Notice of material changes will be provided via email or Platform notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact

For questions or concerns, contact support@invest.lease