These general terms and conditions govern the use of the website www.aqic.ca and its subdomains, the AQIC Members’ area, the members’ area of AQIC subdomains, the AQIC / C Club mobile application available on Google Play and the App Store, as well as the associated services (collectively, the “website” or the “services”).
This website is owned and operated by the Quebec Hemp and Cannabis Industry Association (the “AQIC”).
These terms of use posted on our website set out the conditions under which we offer you use of and access to our website, services, and tools (the “services”).
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms of use and agree to comply with them at all times.
Type of website: Non-profit organization website with membership sales and donation features. Informational website with events, portfolio, and online commerce.
The aqic.ca website is operated by the non-profit legal entity: Quebec Hemp and Cannabis Industry Association (AQIC), headquartered at 3900-1 Place Ville-Marie, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 4M7, Canada.
e-mail address : info@aqic.ca.
The publication director is: Pierre Leclerc.
The aqic.ca website is hosted by Progexpert, whose head office is located at 20-905 rue de Nemours, Quebec City, Quebec, G1H 6Z5, Canada.
AQIC – Membres : AQIC - Members, located at : aqic.ca/en/espace-membre, reserved for members and users authorized by AQIC.
C Club: A private club reserved for professionals in the hemp and cannabis industry, including a virtual membership card (QR), exclusive content, networking, and special benefits.
C Club – Members: Members’ area located at cclub.aqic.ca/en/espace-membre, reserved for members and users authorized by AQIC.
Member: A natural person or legal entity with an active AQIC or C Club membership.
User: A person with authorized access to AQIC – Members or to one of the AQIC Members subdomains.
Designated User: A natural person authorized by an AQIC member or user and deemed to be employed by or representing the member or user.
All content published and made available on this wesite is the property of theQuebec Hemp and Cannabis Industry Association and its creators. This includes, but is not limited to, images, texts, logos, documents, downloadable files and anything else that contributes to the composition of this website.
The services provided to users and members contain elements belonging to us, to you, and to other users.
You agree not to copy, modify, reproduce, resell, or distribute any products or services unless you own the rights to do so.
We reserve the right to remove content when we have reason to believe it violates these terms of use or infringes on third-party rights.
The minimum age to use this site in the province of Quebec is 21 years old. Users agree that by using our website, they are over 21 years of age or have the minimum legal age required in their jurisdiction if they reside outside Quebec. We assume no legal responsibility for misrepresentation of age.
As a user, you agree to use our website legally and not for any unlawful purposes, including:
Communicating false or misleading information;
Infringing rights held by third parties or AQIC;
Harming AQIC or the interests and property of other AQIC users;
Circumventing measures intended to prevent or restrict access to AQIC – Members or its subdomains;
Harassing or abusing other users of the website;
Violating the rights of other website users;
Violating the intellectual property rights of the website owners or any third party;
Hacking another user’s account;
Acting in any way that may be considered fraudulent;
Participating in any illegal activity on the website;
Posting any material that may be deemed inappropriate or offensive.
If we determine that you are using the site illegally or in violation of the acceptable use provisions above, we reserve the right to limit, suspend, or terminate your access to the website.
We also reserve the right to take any necessary legal action to prevent your access to our website.
Users can publish the following information on our website:
Items or services for sale,
Documents,
Messages (chat),
Job applications.
By posting on our website, you agree not to act illegally or violate the acceptable use conditions set out in this document.
To use or access some or all of the Services, a member, user or designated user must register with us and create an account using his or her e-mail address and a password (your "Account").
The e-mail address you provide will be the e-mail address associated with your name, and you will be solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password. You shall be solely and exclusively responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
Therefore, you must protect your password and make it difficult for anyone else to guess. You may not transfer your account to a third party without our consent. The member or user is responsible for his or her designated user account, if applicable.
When you create an account on our site, you agree to the following:
that you are solely responsible for your account and for maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account, including any passwords or sensitive information associated with your account, and
that all personal information you provide to us through your account is current, accurate and truthful, and that you will update your personal information if it changes.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you use our site illegally or violate the acceptable use policy.
This document governs the sale of goods and services made available on our site.
Goods offered:
C club membership,
AQIC membership (coporate),
Donations,
Services offered:
Access to the AQIC members’ area or to the members’ area of an AQIC subdomain and all related tools, products, and services
Classified ads
Career portal
Medical cannabis directory
Events
A catalog with chat features
Video library and training area
Documentation zone
The goods and services covered by this document are those displayed on our website at the time of access, including products listed as out of stock.
All information, descriptions, or images on our goods and services are presented as accurately as possible. However, we are not legally bound by them, as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of every product or service provided by us or by our members. You agree to purchase the goods and services at your own risk.
Furthermore, any purchase on our website, including membership purchases, is conditional on our approval. If not approved, we will issue a refund.
Our website allows users to list goods and services for sale. Although we allow users to post such items, we assume no responsibility for these goods and services.
We cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of products sold by users. However, if we become aware that a user is violating our acceptable use standards, we reserve the right to suspend or prohibit that user from selling products on our website, and in severe cases, to suspend their access to AQIC – Members or AQIC - Membes subdomains.
Services are billed in full at the time of order.
Fees are non-refundable unless otherwise indicated.
Use of the services is reserved for AQIC members and users authorized by AQIC. Fees vary based on the service provided and the AQIC membership status.
You are responsible for payments when due. If you do not pay the required fees, we may limit your access to the services.
You are solely responsible for collecting and remitting any applicable taxes on the sale of items or services you list on AQIC website.
You must be a resident of a country where the laws and regulations do not conflict with AQIC’s activities and be able to enter into a binding contract under applicable law. You must meet the age of majority or cannabis regulatory requirements applicable to your residence.
You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding any purchase made through AQIC or the website.
Accepted payment methods:
Credit card (AQIC and C Club members),
Bank transfer (AQIC corporate members only),
Cheque (AQIC corporate members only).
By providing your payment information, you confirm that you have authorized the use of the chosen payment method. You authorize us to charge the applicable amount to that payment instrument.
If we believe your payment violates any law or our terms of use, we reserve the right to cancel your transaction and related benefits.
All recurring subscriptions will be automatically billed and renewed until we receive written notice, by e-mail to info@aqic.ca, mentioning that you wish to cancel your subscription or membership.
You may cancel your membership within 14 days and receive a refund, provided you have not used the services. After this period, no refund will be processed.
By becoming a member, you agree to receive communications via e-mail, text message and push notifications.You may unsubscribe from text message communications at any time through your account settings in the members’ page.
The AQIC Ambassador Program (the “Program”) aims to encourage corporate members to promote AQIC membership in order to increase the number of corporate members and strengthen AQIC’s financial capacity to support its advocacy efforts with Quebec and Canadian public authorities.
The Program is exclusively reserved for corporate AQIC members in good standing.
C Club members, non-corporate users, and non-eligible businesses are not permitted to participate.
AQIC may verify eligibility or revoke ambassador status at any time for non-compliance.
Each ambassador receives a unique affiliate link accessible via:
the member area dashboard (desktop version);
the mobile app menu (mobile version).
This link must be used by prospective businesses when completing their membership.
Ambassadors may share their link:
with direct contacts,
on social media,
on their website or any digital platform.
However, ambassadors must not provide misleading or contradictory information compared to AQIC’s official communications.
The ambassador receives a reward only if all of the following conditions are met:
The referred member is a business joining AQIC for the first time.
Renewals, lapsed re-registrations, or internal transfers are not eligible.
The ambassador’s affiliate link was used during registration.
The ambassador remains an active AQIC corporate member each year.
The referred member’s payment is completed and approved by AQIC.
If any condition is not met, no reward will be issued.
The ambassador receives 20% of the corporate membership fee of the referred member, on an annual recurring basis, as long as:
the referred member renews their membership, and
the ambassador remains an active AQIC corporate member.
There is no limit to the number of businesses an ambassador may refer.
Commissions are paid:
by bank transfer,
after the referred member’s payment is confirmed.
Payments are processed within a reasonable timeframe according to AQIC’s internal procedures.
AQIC validates the origin of the registration, link usage, new member eligibility, and the ambassador’s active membership status.
The ambassador acknowledges that they:
do not act on behalf of AQIC;
do not hold any representation mandate;
cannot grant unapproved benefits;
are solely responsible for actions related to sharing their link;
must act in accordance with laws and industry ethics.
Fraudulent activity or violation of these conditions may result in:
exclusion from the Program,
loss of unpaid commissions,
suspension of access to AQIC – Members.
AQIC may, at any time:
modify the Program conditions,
adjust reward amounts or terms,
or terminate the Program.
Any change will be communicated through the members’ area or by email.
The Quebec Hemp and Cannabis Industry Association and its employees are not liable for any issues arising from improper use of this website.
Services are provided “as is.” You agree not to hold AQIC responsible for user-posted ads or user actions.
AQIC does not guarantee the accuracy, effectiveness, or timeliness of ads or communications from users, including those concerning the quality, safety, or legality of what is offered.
Our services do not operate in real time. We expressly disclaim all warranties, representations, and conditions, whether express or implied, including those regarding quality, merchantability, durability, fitness for a particular purpose, or those arising by law.
We are not liable for any financial or commercial loss, damage to reputation, or any special, indirect, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website, AQIC – Members, or AQIC - Members subdomains.
You agree to indemnify AQIC for any claim related to your use of the website, violation of these terms, or any action or omission attributable to you
This document is governed by the laws applicable in the Province of Quebec and the laws of Canada.
For EU residents, the GDPR is the applicable governing law. In the event of inconsistency between this document and the GDPR, the GDPR shall prevail.
If any provision of this document is found to be incompatible or invalid under applicable law, that provision shall be deemed void and removed from the document. The remainder of the document remains valid.
These terms of use constitute the entire agreement between you and us and replace any previous agreements.
This agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and applicable federal laws of Canada.
We submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Quebec.
These general terms may be modified from time to time to remain compliant with the law and to reflect any change in how we operate the website or expect users to behave.
We recommend that users periodically review these terms to stay informed of any updates. When appropriate, we will notify users by email or by posting a notice on the website.
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Our contact information is as follows:
3900-1 Place Ville-Marie
Montréal H3B4M7
Québec, Canada
Last updated: December 1, 2025
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