Khoj Inc. ™ Statement of Copyright

Khoj Statement of Copyright The Khoj Inc., a public online business, operates a website on the World Wide Web. The information contained on the Khoj website is created by Khoj Web Designers on Khoj computing systems and as such, is the property of The Khoj Inc. Unless specified otherwise, permission is granted to view, copy (screen shots), print and distribute the content of the Khoj website subject to the following conditions: (i) it is used for informational, non-commercial purposes only; (ii) any copy or portion must include the Khoj copyright notice (© The Khoj Inc.); (iii) no modifications are made; and (iv) Khoj Inc. reserves the right to revoke such authorization at any time, and any such use shall be discontinued upon written notice from Khoj Inc.

Permission to refer to Khoj Inc. information for purposes other than those described above, or to use the information in any other way, must be requested via the electronic mail to the maintainer(s) or webmaster(s) of the information at: support@khoj.ca

Khoj Inc. ™ Privacy Policy

Khoj Inc. will only collect, use and disclose information that is personally identifiable to you (your "Personal Information", provided that Personal Information does not include your name, address and telephone number as it appears in a telephone directory) in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available by contacting us or as required or permitted by law. This disclosure notice contains a short summary of our Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

At KHOJ INC., your privacy is important to us. As part of our commitment to protecting your privacy, we have adopted this Privacy Policy (this "Privacy Policy") which explains the information privacy practices of KHOJ INC. KHOJ INC. shall only collect, use or disclose personal information about KHOJ INC. customers and/or KHOJ INC. employees in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy or as required or permitted by law. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and, if you have any questions and/or concerns about your privacy, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Khoj Inc.'s privacy practices, as described in this Privacy Policy, comply with the Canadian Standards Association's "Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information" and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. The protection of your personal information is one of KHOJ INC.'s top priorities and part of our commitment to the highest standards of corporate citizenship. This Privacy Policy is intended to provide you with an understanding of KHOJ INC.'s privacy practices; such as the types of information we collect, how it is used, to whom it is disclosed and the protections in place to safeguard its confidentiality.

In addition to this Privacy Policy, KHOJ INC. may also be subject to the requirements of applicable legislation and regulations and the orders of any applicable regulatory authority.

Any time you do business with KHOJ INC., or with any authorized agent acting on our behalf, you are protected by the rights and safeguards contained in this Privacy Policy.

2. Collection of Information

a.      Information We Collect

                      i. Personal Information
"Personal Information" is information that is personally identifiable to you but does not include your name, telephone number or address as it appears in a telephone directory. KHOJ INC. primarily collects personal information directly from you. However, where commercially reasonable with respect to the purposes identified in this Privacy Policy, KHOJ INC. may collect personal information from other sources including, without limitation, credit bureaus, employers or personal references, or other third parties who represent that they have the right to disclose such information.

                     ii. Non Identifiable Information
"Non-Identifiable Information" is information that cannot be associated with or traced back to a specific individual. KHOJ INC. may collect, use, disclose and retain Non-Identifiable Information without limit.

&                   iii. Corporate Information
This Privacy Policy does not apply to information regarding corporations or other non-individuals.

b.      Purposes for Collection

Your Personal Information is being collected for the following purposes: (i) to establish and maintain responsible commercial relations with customers and to provide ongoing services; (ii) to understand customer needs and preferences; (iii) to develop, enhance, market or provide products and services; (iv) to manage and develop KHOJ INC.'s business and operations; (v) in connection with the operation of KHOJ INC.'s business and for billing and collection purposes; (vi) to coordinate with telephone or other communication companies; (vii) only if and to the extent necessary, to facilitate financing or the sale or transfer of its business in whole or in part; and (viii) to meet legal and regulatory requirements.

c.      Websites and Links

Websites owned or operated by KHOJ INC. may contain links that take you to other websites that may collect Personal Information about you. This Privacy Policy does not extend to the data collection practices of these other websites, and KHOJ INC. does not assume any responsibility for the privacy practices, policies or actions of them. You should read the individual privacy policies of such websites, and make an informed decision whether or not to use these sites based upon their privacy practices.

3. Use and Disclosure of Your Personal Information

Unless you otherwise consent, your Personal Information shall only be used in connection with the purposes identified for its collection in this Privacy Policy.

If you indicate to KHOJ INC. that you are interested in receiving information from KHOJ INC., KHOJ INC. may use your Personal Information to send you information about products and services that we feel may be of interest to you. If at any time you wish to stop receiving such information, contact us using the information at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Except as described in this Privacy Policy, KHOJ INC. will not disclose to unaffiliated companies your Personal Information unless you have been notified and consented to the disclosure. KHOJ INC. shall not disclose Personal Information for purposes other than those for which the Personal Information was collected except with the consent of the individual or as required or permitted by law. The limited circumstances in which it may be necessary for KHOJ INC. to disclose Personal Information include the following scenarios:

• a person or company acting on behalf of or providing services to KHOJ INC.;
• telephone or other communications service providers, in order to offer efficient and effective services;
• only if and to the extent necessary, for financing purposes or for the purposes of a sale or transfer of our business in whole or in part;
• in the context of providing references regarding current or former employees in response to requests from prospective employers;
• law enforcement agencies, in emergencies, for internal security matters, or where required by court order or search warrant; and
• emergency services, in emergency situations.

With respect to service providers, only the Personal Information necessary to perform the services provided is given to such third parties.

KHOJ INC. shall keep Personal Information for only as long as may be necessary or relevant for the identified purpose of collection or as may be required or permitted by law. When your Personal Information is no longer required it will be made anonymous and/or destroyed unless your further consent is obtained for its continued retention.

4. Security

Your Personal Information is treated as private, confidential information by KHOJ INC. and we strive to ensure that your Personal Information is protected at all times. All Personal Information, regardless of the format in which it is held, shall be protected from loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use modification or destruction through appropriate security measures. Where commercially practicable, KHOJ INC. shall use contractual arrangements to protect Personal Information disclosed to third parties.

5. Accessing Your Personal Information

You have the right to access, verify and amend all your Personal Information collected by KHOJ INC. To help KHOJ INC. keep your Personal Information current, KHOJ INC. encourages you to amend inaccuracies and make corrections as often as necessary. To access and edit your Personal Information, email us at support support@Khoj.ca.

6. Opting Out

The choice to provide us with Personal Information is always yours. In certain cases, your decision to withhold may limit the services that we can provide to you.

You may also wish to "opt-out" of receiving certain informational and promotional materials from KHOJ INC. You may do so by contacting us using the contact information at the end of this Privacy Policy.

7. Updating this Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 1, 2004. KHOJ INC. may choose or be required to modify or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. However, unless you otherwise consent, your information shall only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy in force at the time your information was collected.

8. Communication of Policy

This Privacy Policy and any modifications or amendments, or summaries thereof, will be communicated to our customers through our website from time to time.

9. Acts of God

Except as expressly required by statute, KHOJ INC. shall not be responsible for any acts or omissions beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, strikes, lock-outs or other labour or industrial disturbances, accidents, fires, explosions, weather conditions, inability to secure fuel, power, materials, contractors or labour, failure of equipment or machinery, computer viruses, delays in transportation, war, civil commotions, riots or sabotage.

10. Governed by British Columbia Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

11. Comments, Questions and Complaints - Contact Us

Should you have any comments, questions or complaints regarding KHOJ INC.'s Privacy Policy or practices, please contact us at support@khoj.ca.

12. Legal Notice

a.      KHOJ INC. shall not be liable to any person, company, individual or other entity whatsoever in the absence of intentional and wilful misconduct and, for greater certainty, shall not be responsible for negligence;

b.      unless expressly otherwise agreed, no breach of this Privacy Policy by KHOJ INC. shall give any person, company, individual or other entity whatsoever any rights whatsoever under any agreement with KHOJ INC.;

c.      KHOJ INC. shall not be liable to any person, company, individual or other entity whatsoever for any damages, including direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental or consequential damages or lost profits, nor for any damages which could reasonably have been mitigated by the complainant, as a result of any breach of this Privacy Policy; and

d.      this Privacy Policy shall not benefit or create any right or cause of action in, or on behalf of, any person, company, individual or other entity whatsoever other than an individual whose privacy rights are breached, and no such person, company, individual or other entity whatsoever shall be entitled to rely on the provisions of this Privacy Policy in any action, suit, proceeding, hearing or other forum.