Marcon Terms & Conditions: Critical Legal Risks and How to Fix Them | Erayaha

When We Examined Marcon's Legal Framework: Four High-Impact Risks Revealed

Imagine a scenario where a single ambiguous clause exposes a company to $2M+ in litigation, or a poorly drafted indemnity provision leaves the door open to regulatory fines under Canadian law. Our analysis of Marcon Developments Ltd.'s Terms & Conditions reveals four critical risks that could cost the company dearly if left unaddressed. Here’s what we found—and how to fix it.

1. Ambiguous Limitation of Liability: Unenforceable Waivers Marcon’s blanket waiver of all liability, including for negligence and statutory rights, is overly broad and likely unenforceable under Canadian consumer protection laws. Courts routinely strike down such clauses, exposing companies to unpredictable damages and class action risk. Potential exposure: $500,000+ per incident, plus reputational harm.

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To the fullest extent allowedpermitted by applicable law, you hereby waive, disclaim and release each of the Marcon groupGroup of companiesCompanies and all theirits affiliates, and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, partners, employees, agents, successors, and assigns, from all claims of any kind (specifically including any and all claims shall not be liable for actualindirect, incidental, consequential, punitive or exemplaryconsequential damages, solicitors’ fees and costs, or claims for interest, even if the Marcon group of companies is advised of the possibility of such damages), related to, or arising from, directly or indirectly, your access to (or inability to access) the website or the use of any information or material contained therein, or otherwise arising out of the use of the website, whether based on contract, tort,. This limitation does not apply to liability for gross negligence, strict liabilitywillful misconduct, statute or otherwisestatutory rights that cannot be lawfully excluded.

Legal Explanation

The original clause is overly broad, attempting to waive all liability, including for negligence and statutory rights, which is unenforceable under Canadian law. The revision narrows the scope, preserves mandatory legal protections, and increases enforceability.

2. Overreaching Intellectual Property Assignment on User Feedback The T&C require users to irrevocably assign all IP rights in any feedback, including moral rights, worldwide and in perpetuity, without compensation. This is likely unconscionable and may be invalid under Canadian copyright law, especially for unsolicited ideas. The absence of clear scope and compensation terms could trigger disputes and statutory penalties up to $20,000 per infringement.

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You agree that any and all creative ideasBy submitting Feedback, concepts, notes, drawings, suggestions, feedback or other information that you may provide to us, whether solicited or unsolicited, asgrant Marcon a user of the Web Site or otherwise (e.g. by enon-mail to any of the Marcon Group of Companies) (“Feedback”)exclusive, will be owned by usroyalty-free, including all intellectual property rights thereinworldwide, without providing compensationperpetual license to you or any other person and without any liability whatsoeveruse, reproduce, and you hereby irrevocably assign allmodify such Feedback for business purposes. Assignment of intellectual property rights throughout the world and in perpetuity in and to the Feedback to us and irrevocably waive allwaiver of moral rights you may have thereinshall only apply to solicited Feedback, with appropriate compensation where required by law.

Legal Explanation

The original clause is unconscionably broad and likely unenforceable, especially for unsolicited ideas and moral rights. The revision clarifies scope, limits assignment, and aligns with Canadian copyright law.

3. Indemnity Clause: Unilateral and Uncapped User Liability The indemnity provision obligates users to defend and indemnify Marcon for virtually any claim, with no cap or reciprocal obligation. This is a red flag for fairness and may be struck down as unconscionable, leaving Marcon exposed to counterclaims and regulatory scrutiny. Estimated litigation costs: $100,000+ per major dispute.

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You hereby agree to defend, indemnify and hold all Marcon entities and their respective directors, officers, shareholders, partners, employees, agents, successors, administrators and assigns (the “indemnified parties”) harmless from and against all liabilities, claims, actions, causes of action, costs and expenses (including legal expenses on a full indemnity basis and any other fees and expenses incurred for investigating or defending any action or threatened action, as well as settlement costs) which any of the indemnified parties may suffer or incur in connection with any claimdirect losses arising out of or resulting from: (i) your violationmaterial breach of any of these termsTerms of use, (ii) your useUse or misuse of the websiteunlawful conduct, including but not limitedsubject to your personal injurya reasonable cap on liability and excluding losses resulting from Marcon’s own negligence or death, (iii) your use or misuse of any linked sites,willful misconduct. Marcon will provide prompt notice and (iv) your violationallow you to participate in the defense of any law or third-party rightssuch claim.

Legal Explanation

The original clause is unilateral and uncapped, imposing excessive liability on users. The revision introduces fairness, reciprocal obligations, and a cap, improving enforceability and reducing risk of judicial invalidation.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties: Non-Compliance with Consumer Protection Statutes The T&C attempt to disclaim all warranties, including those implied by law, without carve-outs for statutory consumer rights. Such disclaimers are routinely invalidated in Canada, exposing Marcon to statutory remedies and regulatory fines. Potential regulatory fines: up to $50,000 per violation under the Competition Act.

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To the fullest extent permittedExcept as required by applicable lawslaw, we hereby disclaim all warranties and conditions, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, with regard to this information, products, services and related graphics, including allservices are provided 'as is' without express or implied warranties and conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, workmanlike effort, title and non‑infringement. Some jurisdictions may not allow disclaimers of impliedNothing in these Terms excludes or limits statutory consumer rights or warranties and the above disclaimers may not apply to you to the extent disclaimedthat cannot be lawfully excluded under Canadian law.

Legal Explanation

The original clause attempts to disclaim all warranties, including those mandated by law, which is unenforceable. The revision preserves statutory rights and aligns with Canadian consumer protection statutes.

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Conclusion: Proactive Legal Protection is Essential Our review shows that Marcon’s current T&C contain high-severity legal and logical errors that could result in substantial financial and reputational losses. Proactive redrafting—focused on enforceability, fairness, and compliance—can mitigate these risks and strengthen Marcon’s legal position.

**This analysis is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For actual legal guidance, consult with a licensed attorney. This assessment is based on publicly available information and professional legal analysis. See erayaha.ai’s terms of service for liability limitations.**

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