Terms Of Use

Xyliex Hosting Terms of Use Effective Date: May 12, 2026 PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING ANY SERVICES PROVIDED BY XYLIEX HOSTING. By accessing or using the Services offered by Xyliex Hosting, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use and all policies incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use in their entirety, you must immediately cease all use of the Services and must not access or attempt to access any portion of the Xyliex Hosting platform or infrastructure. Table of Contents 1. Definitions 2. Acceptance of Terms 3. User Responsibilities 4. Acceptable Use Policy 5. Account Security 6. Payment Terms 7. Service Availability & SLA 8. Intellectual Property 9. Data & Privacy 10. Disclaimers 11. Limitation of Liability 12. Indemnification 13. Termination 14. Modifications to Terms 15. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution 16. Miscellaneous 17. Contact Information Section 1 – Definitions For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them below. Unless the context expressly requires otherwise, defined terms used in the singular shall include the plural and vice versa. 1.1 "Company," "we," "us," or "our" refers to Xyliex Hosting, a web hosting provider operating the platform accessible at www.xyliex.com, including all affiliated entities, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and successors. 1.2 "Services" means all products and services provided by Xyliex Hosting, including but not limited to web hosting (shared, VPS, dedicated, and cloud), domain name registration and management, email hosting, SSL certificates, DNS management, control panel access, and any other ancillary or related services offered by the Company, whether on a paid or free-tier basis. 1.3 "User," "Customer," "you," or "your" refers to any individual or legal entity that accesses, registers for, purchases, or otherwise makes use of the Services, whether through the Company's website, control panel, API, or any other interface provided by the Company. 1.4 "Account" means the unique profile and associated credentials created by or on behalf of a User upon registering for the Services, through which the User accesses and manages their use of the Services, associated billing information, and hosted resources. 1.5 "Content" means any and all data, information, files, text, images, audio, video, software, scripts, databases, or other material that a User uploads, stores, transmits, publishes, or otherwise makes available through or on the Company's infrastructure or Services. 1.6 "Agreement" means these Terms of Use, together with the Company's Privacy Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, Refund Policy, Service Level Agreement, and any other policies, schedules, or addenda published by the Company and incorporated herein by reference, as each may be amended from time to time in accordance with Section 14. Section 2 – Acceptance of Terms 2.1 Binding Acceptance. By accessing, browsing, registering for, or otherwise using any portion of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by this Agreement in its entirety. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of any amendments or revisions to this Agreement shall constitute your binding acceptance of such changes. 2.2 Eligibility. To access or use the Services, you must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement. The Company reserves the right to request proof of age at any time and to suspend or terminate any Account where eligibility cannot be confirmed. 2.3 Authority to Bind Organizations. If you are accepting this Agreement on behalf of a corporation, partnership, government agency, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have full legal authority to bind such entity to this Agreement. In such case, references to "you" or "your" in this Agreement shall refer to both the individual accepting and the entity on whose behalf acceptance is made. If you do not have such authority, you may not accept this Agreement and must not access or use the Services on behalf of that entity. 2.4 Electronic Agreement. You acknowledge and agree that your electronic acceptance of this Agreement—whether by clicking a confirmation button, completing a registration form, or otherwise using the Services—constitutes a valid and enforceable agreement equivalent in all respects to a written, signed agreement. Section 3 – User Responsibilities As a condition of access to and use of the Services, you agree to the following obligations and responsibilities: 3.1 Accurate Account Information. You agree to provide accurate, current, complete, and truthful information when creating your Account and at all times thereafter. You shall promptly update your Account information in the event of any change, including but not limited to changes in name, billing address, email address, and payment details. The Company shall not be liable for any disruption to Services or communications resulting from inaccurate or outdated Account information. 3.2 Confidentiality of Credentials. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your Account credentials, including your username, password, and any two-factor authentication codes. You agree not to share, disclose, transfer, or permit access to your credentials by any unauthorized third party. Any use of your credentials, whether authorized or unauthorized, shall be deemed your responsibility. 3.3 Legal Compliance. You agree to use the Services in strict compliance with all applicable local, provincial, federal, and international laws, statutes, regulations, and treaties, including but not limited to those governing data protection and privacy, electronic communications, intellectual property, anti-spam, and consumer protection. You shall not use the Services to facilitate, encourage, or assist in any activity that is unlawful in any applicable jurisdiction. 3.4 Accountability for Account Activity. You acknowledge and agree that you are fully responsible for all activity, transactions, communications, and Content that occurs under or is associated with your Account, regardless of whether such activity was authorized by you. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your Account except where such unauthorized access was directly caused by the Company's own negligence. 3.5 Notification of Unauthorized Access. You agree to notify the Company immediately, and in no event later than twenty-four (24) hours after becoming aware, of any actual or suspected unauthorized access to your Account, any breach of your Account credentials, or any other security incident that may affect the integrity of your Account or the Company's infrastructure. Notification shall be made to support@xyliex.com or through the Company's designated security reporting channel. Section 4 – Acceptable Use Policy 4.1 General Standard. You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of, restrict, or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Services by any third party. Your use of the Services must not damage, disable, overburden, or impair any Company server, network, or system. 4.2 Prohibited Activities. The following activities are expressly prohibited under this Agreement. This list is illustrative and not exhaustive. You agree not to: Host Illegal Content: Upload, store, distribute, or transmit any content that is unlawful, including but not limited to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), pirated or counterfeit software, unauthorized reproductions of copyrighted works, counterfeit goods, or any content that facilitates illegal activity; Distribute Spam: Send, facilitate, or enable the transmission of unsolicited bulk email (spam), unsolicited commercial messages, or any communication in violation of applicable anti-spam legislation, including Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL); Network Attacks: Launch, participate in, or facilitate distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, network intrusion attempts, unauthorized port scanning, exploitation of vulnerabilities, or any other activity that disrupts, degrades, or interferes with the availability or integrity of any network or system; Malicious Software: Upload, store, transmit, or distribute viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, phishing content, or any other malicious code or software designed to damage, intercept, or otherwise compromise systems, data, or communications; Cryptocurrency Mining: Conduct any form of cryptocurrency mining, minting, or blockchain validation processes using Company resources without express prior written consent from the Company; Intellectual Property Violations: Host, distribute, or transmit Content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of any third party, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, or moral rights; Harassment and Harm: Use the Services to harass, threaten, stalk, abuse, defame, or otherwise harm any individual or group of individuals, or to facilitate hate speech, discriminatory content, or incitement to violence. 4.3 Consequences of Violation. Any violation of this Section 4 may, at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, result in the immediate suspension or permanent termination of your Account and all associated Services, without advance notice and without any entitlement to a refund of any fees paid. The Company reserves the right to report violations to applicable law enforcement or regulatory authorities and to cooperate fully with any resulting investigation. 4.4 Monitoring. While the Company does not routinely monitor User Content, the Company reserves the right—but not the obligation—to review, screen, or remove any Content that the Company, in its sole discretion, believes may violate this Agreement or applicable law, or that has been the subject of a complaint or legal notice. Section 5 – Account Security 5.1 Password Obligations. You are required to create and maintain a strong, unique password for your Account. A strong password shall consist of a minimum of twelve (12) characters and include a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numerals, and special characters. You must not reuse passwords across multiple platforms or services. 5.2 Two-Factor Authentication. The Company strongly recommends that all Users enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on their Account. While 2FA is currently offered as an optional security measure, the Company reserves the right to require its use in the future, with notice provided to affected Users. Failure to enable 2FA does not diminish your security obligations under this Agreement. 5.3 Limitation of Liability for Unauthorized Access. The Company shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or harm—whether direct, indirect, or consequential—arising from unauthorized access to your Account where such access results from your failure to maintain secure credentials, your sharing of credentials with third parties, your failure to enable available security features, or any other act or omission on your part constituting negligence. 5.4 Company Right to Suspend. The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to temporarily suspend access to your Account in the event that the Company detects, suspects, or is notified of a security breach, unauthorized access, abnormal usage patterns, or any activity that the Company reasonably believes poses a risk to your Account, other Users, or the Company's infrastructure. The Company will endeavour to notify you of such suspension as promptly as reasonably practicable. 5.5 Account Recovery Procedures. In the event your Account is compromised or you suspect unauthorized access, you must contact Xyliex Hosting support immediately at support@xyliex.com. Account recovery will be conducted in accordance with the Company's then-current identity verification and account recovery procedures. The Company reserves the right to require satisfactory proof of identity before restoring access to a compromised Account. The Company shall not be liable for any loss of data or services during a security investigation or recovery period. Section 6 – Payment Terms 6.1 Billing Cycles. The Services are billed on the billing cycle selected by you at the time of purchase or renewal, which may include monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual billing intervals. You agree to pay all applicable fees in accordance with the billing cycle you have selected. Billing cycles commence on the date of Service activation and recur automatically unless cancelled in accordance with Section 13. 6.2 Advance Payment. All fees for the Services are due and payable in advance of the applicable service period. Failure to make timely payment may result in the suspension of your Services. Services suspended due to non-payment may be reinstated upon payment of all outstanding amounts, subject to the Company's policies and any applicable reinstatement fees. 6.3 Non-Refundable Fees. Except as expressly stated in the Company's then-current Refund Policy, all fees paid to the Company are non-refundable. This includes, without limitation, fees paid for Services that were suspended or terminated due to a violation of this Agreement. 6.4 Price Changes. The Company reserves the right to modify the pricing of any Service at any time. The Company will provide you with not less than thirty (30) days' advance written notice of any price change via email to the address associated with your Account or through a prominent notice on the Company's website. Your continued use of the Services following the effective date of any price change constitutes your acceptance of the revised pricing. 6.5 Taxes. All fees stated by the Company are exclusive of applicable taxes, levies, duties, or similar governmental charges, including but not limited to Goods and Services Tax (GST), Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), provincial sales taxes, and withholding taxes. You are solely responsible for determining, reporting, and remitting all applicable taxes in connection with your use of the Services. 6.6 Chargebacks and Fraudulent Disputes. Initiating a chargeback, payment reversal, or fraudulent dispute with your financial institution in respect of any legitimate charge by the Company constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. The Company reserves the right to immediately terminate your Account upon initiation of any such chargeback or dispute, and to pursue all available legal and equitable remedies for any resulting losses, including administrative fees associated with the chargeback process. Section 7 – Service Availability & SLA 7.1 Uptime Target. The Company targets a monthly uptime of ninety-nine point nine percent (99.9%) for its core hosting infrastructure. This target represents the Company's operational objective and does not constitute a guarantee or warranty of uninterrupted service. Actual uptime may vary and is subject to the exclusions set forth in this Section. 7.2 Scheduled Maintenance. The Company may conduct scheduled maintenance on its infrastructure from time to time, which may temporarily affect the availability of the Services. The Company will endeavour to provide reasonable advance notice of scheduled maintenance windows via email or through the Company's status page, where operationally practicable. Downtime resulting from scheduled maintenance shall not count toward any uptime calculation or credit eligibility. 7.3 Exclusions from Liability. The Company shall not be responsible or liable for any downtime, service degradation, or unavailability arising from: Third-party infrastructure failures, including but not limited to upstream network providers, data centre operators, or cloud platform outages; Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks or other malicious network activity directed at the Company's infrastructure or your hosted environment; Events of force majeure as described in Section 16.5; Actions or omissions attributable to the User, including but not limited to misconfigured software, resource overutilization, or unauthorized modifications to the hosting environment; Suspension of Services pursuant to this Agreement. 7.4 Service Credits. In the event of extended unplanned downtime that exceeds the Company's uptime target and is not otherwise excluded under Section 7.3, the Company may, at its sole discretion, issue service credits to affected Users. The availability, amount, and conditions of such credits shall be determined by the Company on a case-by-case basis and shall constitute the User's sole and exclusive remedy for service unavailability. Section 8 – Intellectual Property 8.1 Company Intellectual Property. All intellectual property rights in and to the Services, the Company's website, platform software, control panel interfaces, trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names, domain names, proprietary tools, documentation, and all other branding or content created or owned by Xyliex Hosting (collectively, "Company IP") are and shall remain the exclusive property of Xyliex Hosting or its licensors. Nothing in this Agreement grants you any right, title, or interest in the Company IP except the limited right to access and use the Services as expressly provided herein. 8.2 User Content Ownership. You retain full ownership of all Content that you upload, store, transmit, or publish through the Services. By using the Services, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, revocable licence to access, store, copy, transmit, and process your Content solely to the extent necessary to provide, maintain, secure, and improve the Services in accordance with this Agreement. This licence does not authorize the Company to sell, sublicence, or otherwise exploit your Content for any purpose beyond the operation of the Services. 8.3 Restrictions on Use of Company Branding. You may not use the Xyliex Hosting name, logo, trademarks, service marks, or any other proprietary branding in any manner without the prior express written consent of the Company. This includes, without limitation, any use that implies endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with the Company, or that is likely to cause confusion among the public as to the source or nature of any product or service. 8.4 DMCA and Copyright Compliance. The Company respects the intellectual property rights of third parties and expects Users to do the same. The Company will respond to valid notices of claimed copyright infringement submitted in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applicable Canadian copyright law. To submit a takedown notice, please send your request to legal@xyliex.com with the subject line "Copyright Takedown Notice," including all information required by applicable law. Repeat infringers will have their Accounts terminated. Section 9 – Data & Privacy 9.1 Privacy Policy. The collection, use, retention, and disclosure of personal information provided by Users in connection with the Services is governed by the Company's Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference and is available at www.xyliex.com. By using the Services, you consent to the practices described therein. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and the Privacy Policy regarding personal information, the Privacy Policy shall prevail. 9.2 Company Access to Account Data. The Company will not access your Account Content except: (a) as required to provide technical support at your request; (b) as necessary to investigate a security incident, potential violation of this Agreement, or suspected illegal activity; (c) as required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or governmental requests; or (d) as otherwise expressly authorized by you. Any such access shall be conducted with due regard for your privacy and confidentiality. 9.3 Backups and Data Integrity. You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for maintaining complete, current, and independent backups of all Content hosted on the Company's infrastructure. While the Company may perform periodic backups of its infrastructure for disaster recovery and operational continuity purposes, such backups are not guaranteed to be complete, current, or available at any specific time. The Company's backups are not a substitute for your own backup obligations, and the Company shall not be liable for any loss of data under any circumstances. 9.4 Data Retention Upon Termination. Upon termination of your Account, whether by you or by the Company, your Content and associated data may be retained for a period of up to thirty (30) calendar days following the termination date, during which time you may request export of your data subject to the Company's applicable data export procedures. After this period, all Content and data associated with your Account may be permanently deleted from the Company's systems and cannot be recovered. The Company shall have no obligation to retain or return any data following the expiry of this retention period. Section 10 – Disclaimers IMPORTANT: Please read this section carefully as it materially affects your legal rights with respect to the Services. 10.1 "As Is" and "As Available." THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. 10.2 Specific Disclaimers. Without limiting the generality of Section 10.1, the Company makes no warranty or representation that: The Services will meet your specific requirements or expectations; The Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free at all times; The results obtained through use of the Services will be accurate, reliable, or complete; Any errors or defects in the Services will be corrected within any particular timeframe; The Services are free of viruses, malicious code, or other harmful components; The Services are fit for any particular purpose or are merchantable. 10.3 Third-Party Services. The Company makes no representations or warranties with respect to any third-party products, services, software, or platforms that may be integrated with, accessed through, or used in conjunction with the Services. Any use of third-party services is at your sole risk. 10.4 Jurisdictional Limitations. Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion of certain warranties or conditions implied by law. To the extent that such implied terms cannot be excluded, the Company's liability for breach of any such implied term shall be limited, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, to the re-supply of the affected Services or the payment of the cost of having such Services re-supplied. Section 11 – Limitation of Liability 11.1 Aggregate Liability Cap. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION OR THE THEORY OF LIABILITY ASSERTED, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO THE COMPANY IN THE THREE (3) CALENDAR MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE ON WHICH THE CLAIM FIRST AROSE. 11.2 Exclusion of Indirect Damages. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY: Indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary, or special damages; Loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, anticipated savings, or business opportunities; Loss, corruption, or unauthorized access to data or Content; Business interruption or loss of business; Cost of procuring substitute goods or services; whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. 11.3 Essential Basis. You acknowledge that the limitations of liability set forth in this Section 11 reflect a reasonable and fair allocation of risk between the parties and are an essential element of the basis of the bargain between the parties. The Services would not be provided by the Company to you without these limitations. 11.4 Jurisdictional Variation. Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain categories of damages. To the extent that such limitations are not permitted by applicable law in your jurisdiction, the above limitations shall apply only to the fullest extent permitted by law. Section 12 – Indemnification 12.1 General Indemnification Obligation. You agree to indemnify, defend (at the Company's option), and hold harmless Xyliex Hosting and its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, and successors (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, actions, proceedings, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, fines, penalties, settlements, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and disbursements) incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Party arising out of, relating to, or resulting from: Your breach of any provision of this Agreement, including any representation, warranty, or obligation contained herein; Your Content, including any claim that your Content infringes, misappropriates, or violates the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, moral rights, or any other rights of any third party; Your violation of any applicable law, statute, regulation, or governmental order; Your violation of the rights of any third party, including but not limited to defamation, invasion of privacy, harassment, or fraud; Your use or misuse of the Services in any manner not expressly authorized by this Agreement. 12.2 Indemnification Procedure. The Company shall notify you promptly of any claim for which indemnification is sought, provided that failure to provide such notice shall not relieve you of your indemnification obligations except to the extent you are materially prejudiced by such failure. The Company reserves the right to assume exclusive control of the defence and settlement of any matter subject to indemnification at your cost. You agree to cooperate fully with the Company's defence of such claims. Section 13 – Termination 13.1 Termination by User. You may cancel your Account and terminate this Agreement at any time by following the cancellation procedures available through your control panel or by submitting a written cancellation request to support@xyliex.com. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the then-current billing period unless otherwise agreed in writing. No refund shall be issued for any unused portion of a prepaid billing period except in accordance with the Company's then-current Refund Policy. 13.2 Termination or Suspension by Company. The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend or permanently terminate your Account and access to the Services, in whole or in part, with immediate effect and without prior notice, for any of the following reasons: Violation of any provision of this Agreement, including the Acceptable Use Policy; Non-payment of any fees due and payable under this Agreement; Fraudulent or deceptive activity, including misrepresentation of identity or fraudulent payment disputes; Any conduct that the Company reasonably determines poses a risk to the security, integrity, or reputation of the Company or its Users; At the Company's sole discretion, upon provision of reasonable advance notice where circumstances permit. 13.3 Effect of Termination; Data Deletion. Upon termination of your Account for any reason: (a) all rights and licences granted to you under this Agreement shall immediately cease; (b) you must immediately cease all use of the Services; and (c) your Content and all associated data may be retained for up to thirty (30) calendar days, after which it may be permanently and irrevocably deleted from all Company systems. The Company shall have no obligation whatsoever to retain, transfer, or return any Content or data after the expiry of this period. 13.4 Survival. The following sections of this Agreement shall survive any termination or expiration and shall remain in full force and effect: Section 1 (Definitions), Section 8 (Intellectual Property), Section 10 (Disclaimers), Section 11 (Limitation of Liability), Section 12 (Indemnification), Section 15 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution), and any other provisions that by their nature are intended to survive termination. Section 14 – Modifications to Terms 14.1 Right to Amend. The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, update, revise, or replace any portion of this Agreement at any time. Modifications may be made to address changes in applicable law, updates to the Services, changes in business practices, or for any other lawful reason. 14.2 Notice of Material Changes. For any modifications that the Company determines to be material in nature, the Company will provide advance notice of not less than fourteen (14) calendar days before the amended Terms take effect. Such notice will be delivered via email to the address associated with your Account and/or through a prominent notice published on the Company's website at www.xyliex.com. Non-material changes, such as typographical corrections, formatting updates, or clarifications that do not alter substantive rights, may be made without prior notice. 14.3 Acceptance of Amended Terms. Your continued access to or use of the Services on or after the effective date of any amended Terms of Use shall constitute your irrevocable acceptance of and agreement to be bound by the amended Agreement. If you do not agree to the amended Terms, you must cease all use of the Services and cancel your Account before the effective date of the changes in accordance with Section 13.1. 14.4 Current Version. The most current version of this Agreement is always available at www.xyliex.com/terms. It is your responsibility to review this Agreement periodically. The effective date indicated at the top of this document identifies the version currently in force. Section 15 – Governing Law & Dispute Resolution 15.1 Governing Law. This Agreement, and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to any conflict of law principles that would require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. 15.2 Informal Resolution. Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, the parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Services informally. The party asserting a dispute shall provide written notice to the other party describing the nature of the dispute and the resolution sought. The parties shall have a period of thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice (or such longer period as mutually agreed in writing) to resolve the dispute informally without resorting to formal proceedings. 15.3 Binding Arbitration. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally pursuant to Section 15.2, the dispute shall be finally and exclusively resolved by binding arbitration conducted in the Province of Ontario, Canada, in accordance with the arbitration rules and procedures of a recognized arbitration body as agreed by the parties or, failing agreement, as determined by the Company. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding upon both parties and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. 15.4 Waiver of Class Actions. YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES. ALL DISPUTES MUST BE BROUGHT SOLELY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. 15.5 Injunctive Relief. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek urgent injunctive or equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction in Ontario to prevent irreparable harm pending the resolution of a dispute under Section 15.3. Section 16 – Miscellaneous 16.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and any other policies or documents incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Xyliex Hosting with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, representations, understandings, agreements, and communications, whether written or oral, relating to the Services. 16.2 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, unenforceable, or contrary to public policy, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, it shall be severed from this Agreement. The remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the invalidity or unenforceability of any severed provision. 16.3 Waiver. No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right, power, or remedy under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of that right, power, or remedy. No single or partial exercise of any right, power, or remedy shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, or remedy. Any waiver granted by the Company must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company to be effective. 16.4 No Agency or Partnership. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a joint venture, partnership, employment relationship, franchise, or agency between you and the Company. Neither party shall have the authority to bind the other party to any obligation or make any representation on the other party's behalf. 16.5 Force Majeure. The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement where such delay or failure is caused by circumstances beyond the Company's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, fire, flood, earthquake, pandemic, epidemic, war, terrorism, civil unrest, governmental actions or regulations, strikes or labour disputes, power failures, or failures of third-party telecommunications or internet infrastructure. The Company will endeavour to resume normal service operations as soon as reasonably practicable following any such event. 16.6 Headings for Convenience Only. Section headings and titles used in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction, interpretation, or legal effect of any provision of this Agreement. 16.7 Assignment. You may not assign, transfer, delegate, or sublicence any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Company. The Company may freely assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets, without your consent. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns. 16.8 Notices. All legal notices or demands to the Company under or in connection with this Agreement shall be made in writing and delivered to legal@xyliex.com or to the Company's mailing address on file. Notices by the Company to you may be made by email to the address associated with your Account, by posting on the Company's website, or by other means reasonably designed to bring the notice to your attention. Section 17 – Contact Information If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use or the Services, please contact Xyliex Hosting using any of the following channels: Company: Xyliex Hosting Website: www.xyliex.com General Support: support@xyliex.com Legal Inquiries: legal@xyliex.com Mailing Address: Address on File — available upon written request to legal@xyliex.com The Company will endeavour to respond to all inquiries within five (5) business days. For urgent security or abuse matters, please clearly indicate the nature of your inquiry in the subject line of your communication to ensure prompt attention. By accessing or using the Services of Xyliex Hosting, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use as of the Effective Date set forth above. Xyliex Hosting | Terms of Use | Effective May 12, 2026 | Confidential