Terms and conditions
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By using Linux Concept, the customer agrees and undertakes:

a. to use the service in accordance with these terms and conditions as may be varied by Linux Concept either by written notice or by notice published in the national press from time to time.

b. not to contravene the CRTC or any relevant regulations or the provisions of any other applicable legislation or statutory instruments (including any amendments or modifications thereof).

c. to indemnify Linux Concept against all liabilities, claims, damages, losses and expenses arising from any breach of the customer's undertakings.


1. In the event that the Linux Concept service fails to operate and the customer diverts traffic to another carrier, Linux Concept will not be responsible for that carrier's charges.

2. Neither party shall be liable to the other in contract, tort or otherwise for any loss of business, contracts, anticipated savings or profits or for any other indirect or consequential loss whatsoever provided however nothing shall exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

3. Disclosure of account details to persons other than the authorised employees of Linux Concept is entirely at the customer's risk.

4. The customer shall be liable for all charges and fees arising from the use of the account whether authorised or unauthorised, unless such unauthorised use is solely attributable to an act or omission on the part of Linux Concept.

5. Linux Concept will use its reasonable endeavours to provide its service to the customer. Linux Concept will not be held liable for ANY charges or damages to the customer should the customer be prevented from accessing the Linux Concept system.

6. Usage will be charged according to the the rates shown in the current pre-paid Linux Concept price list, shown in the customers myaccount area. These rates can be subject to change with 1 day notice.
Linux Concept ratechange announcements will be sent by Email to the customer's known Emailadress as stated in the myaccount area. The Email will be sent one day before the changes take place.
Linux Concept is not liable for damages resulting from Emails which did not reach the customer for whatever reason.
On demand of it's customers, Linux Concept will authenticate any given IP adress to connect to its SIP server. If the given IP is false or is not uniquely assigned to the customers account by his hosted voip switch provider, Linux Concept will not be held liable.

7. Any credit on the customer's account which remains unused within 365 days from the date such credit is made to the account shall expire and will not be refundable.

8. The required minimum initial payment and top up amount is $ 1000 (or such other sum as may be specified from time to time).

9. Any refunds that are authorised will be refunded in the manner in which the payment was made, at the prevailing exchange rate. Linux Concept reserves the right to use an alternative payment method where necessary. Any bonus or promotional credit entered on an account shall be non-refundable.

10. These terms and conditions also relate directly to other services Linux Concept may offer.

11. Linux Concept reserves the right to close an account with a customer for any reason, and subject to clauses 9 and 11. Where exceeding $ 100 unused credit will be returned.

12. The Customer by continuing to use the service consents to Linux Concept sharing customer information with any company affiliated to Linux Concept as Linux Concept considers necessary for the provision of the service.

13. Linux Concept shall have the right to make enquiries as to the credit worthiness of the customer and the customer consents to the disclosure to Linux Concept by such parties of information relevant for such purpose.

14. No VAT will be added to your VoIP credit purchases if you are a company outside Canada.
VAT will only be added to your VoIP credit purchases if you are a canadian company.
EU companies must provide a valid VAT number in order not to pay VAT.

15. The customer agrees that Linux Concept's records are conclusive evidence of the customer's use of the service and the charges payable. The customer accepts that use of the direct dial facility by any person making telephone calls from telephone number(s) nominated by the customer shall be deemed to be authorised by the customer and that the customer shall pay any charges arising from such use.

16. If any term or provision, or portion thereof, of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable, to that extent it shall be deemed omitted or omitted to the extent necessary to render it valid and enforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain unaffected and in full force and effect.

17. This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties in relation to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other agreements made between the parties whether written or oral. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a further or continuing waiver of any provision of this Agreement.

18. This Agreement may not be assigned in whole or part without the prior written consent of Linux Concept. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Linux Concept may assign this Agreement at any time.

19. The termination of this Agreement howsoever arising shall not affect such of the provisions hereof as are expressed to operate or have effect thereafter.

20. Continued use of the Linux Concept service constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.