Terms & Conditions

Last updated: October 14, 2026

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Catalyst mobile application (the “App”), the websites catalyst2026.ca and beacatalyst.ca (the “Websites”), and the Catalyst 2026 event services (together, the “Services”), operated by Speer Technologies (“Speer”, “we”, “us”).

By downloading the App, using the Websites, or registering for Catalyst 2026, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. The Services

Catalyst 2026 is a 3-day tech innovation sprint hosted by Speer. The App and Websites provide event information such as the agenda, speakers, venue details, registration, and optional reminders and notifications about event programming. Event details, including the agenda, speakers, and session times, are subject to change as the event is finalized.

2. Eligibility

The Services are intended for post-secondary students and event stakeholders. You must be at least 13 years old to use the App. Participation in the event itself may be subject to additional eligibility requirements stated during the application process.

3. Applications, registration, and payment

• Submitting an application does not guarantee a spot at the event. Admission decisions are at Speer’s discretion.
• You agree to provide accurate and complete information in your application and registration, and to keep it up to date.
• Registration fees, deposits, and any applicable refund terms are stated at the time of payment or in your acceptance communications. Payments are processed by Stripe under its own terms.
• Your registration is personal to you and may not be transferred or resold without our written consent.

4. App license

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes in connection with Catalyst 2026, subject to these Terms and the rules of the app store from which you downloaded it.

5. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms;
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services, including attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data;
• Copy, modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works of the App except as permitted by law;
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organization;
• Upload content that is unlawful, infringing, or harmful.

6. Event conduct

Attendance at Catalyst 2026 is subject to the event rules and code of conduct communicated to attendees. We may refuse entry to, or remove from the event, anyone who violates those rules or behaves in a way that threatens the safety or experience of others, without refund where permitted by law.

7. Your content

You retain ownership of content you submit through the Services, such as application materials, badge photos, and project work. You grant Speer a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that content as needed to operate the Services and run the event. Event photography and media participation are covered in the registration process.

8. Intellectual property

The Services, including the App, Websites, Catalyst name and branding, and all related content (excluding your content and third-party trademarks), are owned by Speer or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms transfers any ownership rights to you.

9. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

10. Notifications

If you enable notifications in the App, you will receive event-related reminders and updates. You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings.

11. Disclaimers

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that event information will always be current, and we may modify or discontinue the Services at any time.

12. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Speer will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, profits, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the Services. To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim arising out of the Services will not exceed the amount you paid to us for event registration, or $100 CAD if you have not paid us any amount. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.

13. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Speer harmless from claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Services.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time if you violate these Terms or where necessary to protect the Services or other users. You may stop using the Services at any time by uninstalling the App.

15. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date above shows the current version. Material changes will be posted here and, where appropriate, notified through the Services. Continued use of the Services after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

16. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable in Ontario. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts located in Toronto, Ontario, unless applicable law provides otherwise.

17. Contact us

Speer Technologies
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
[email protected]