LEGAL TERMS OF USE
Black Creek Investment Management Inc. (“Black Creek”) provides this Web Site (the “Site”) for informational purposes only. By accessing the Site, you accept and agree to be bound by and comply with the terms and conditions set out herein (the “Terms”). If you do not accept and agree to the Terms, you should not use the Site.
Information provided on the Site (the “Information”) is believed to be reliable and accurate at the time it is posted. However, the Black Creek does not guarantee that the Information is accurate, complete or current at all times. Such Information is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and the Black Creek does not guarantee that access to the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error free. Black Creek does not make any express or implied warranties, representations, endorsements or conditions with respect to the Site or the Information, including without limitation, warranties of operation, usefulness, completeness, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose or that no viruses or other contaminating properties will be transmitted to your computer system. It is your sole responsibility to take precautions to ensure that your computer is adequately protected from computer viruses or other destructive properties.
The Information may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors and may be modified at any time without notice. As such, you agree to review the Terms regularly. Your continued access or use of the Site will constitute your acknowledgment of any modified terms and conditions and your agreement to abide and be bound by any changes to the Information or the Site.
Black Creek cannot ensure the privacy and confidentiality of any communications over the Internet. As a result, Black Creek advises you to not transmit any confidential or sensitive information to Black Creek over the Internet. Black Creek is not responsible for any damages that may arise if you choose to transmit confidential or sensitive information via this medium.
The Information is not intended to constitute financial, accounting, legal or tax advice and, should not be relied upon in that regard. As expressed above, the contents of the Site are for informational purposes only and you should consult with an investment professional or advisor prior to acting on any Information.
In no event will Black Creek, nor its employees, agents, directors and officers, be responsible or liable to you or any other party for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, or any other damages arising out of or relating to the use of, misuse of or inability to use the Site (or a Web Site linked to the Site). Without limiting the foregoing, Black Creek and its employees, agents, directors and officers, will not be responsible or liable for any loss of revenue, profit or prospective economic advantage resulting from the use of, misuse of or inability to use the Site (or a Web Site linked to the Site), even if advised of the possibility of such damages or such damages are reasonably foreseeable.
Neither the Site nor the Information constitute an offer or solicitation by Black Creek to buy or sell any products or services of any kind whatsoever including, without limitation, investment funds, securities or any other financial instrument of any issuer.
All product and service marks are the trade marks of their respective owners. You may display, download or print the Information for your own personal and non-commercial purposes provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the Information are not modified or removed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The information contained in this Web Site is directed only at, and any securities and financial services being offered, are available only to, qualified purchasers resident in jurisdictions where they may be legally offered. This site should not be considered as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy Black Creek products or service to any person residing in a jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation is unlawful.
By accessing this Site, you acknowledge that the Information is intended for use only by qualified persons resident in jurisdictions where Black Creek offers its products and services. Any products or services referred to on the Site are provided in accordance with local law. Your use of the Information shall occur on your own initiative and you are responsible for compliance with applicable local, national or international laws.
Black Creek Investment Management Inc. is registered as a portfolio manager, exempt market dealer and investment fund manager in Ontario, and Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador, and as a portfolio manager and exempt market dealer in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Alberta, and as an investment advisor with the S.E.C. in the United States. For more information about Black Creek’s investment strategies and a description of investment risks, please refer to Black Creek’s Form ADV Part 2.
Forward Looking Statements
The Site may contain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of applicable securities laws) relating to Company’s business, investments and the environment in which it operates. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates” or negative versions thereof and similar expressions. These statements are based on Black Creek ‘s expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Any number of important factors could contribute to these digressions, including, but not limited to, general economic, political and market factors in North America and internationally, interest and foreign exchange rates, global equity and capital markets, business competition, technological change, changes in government regulations, unexpected judicial or regulatory proceedings, and catastrophic events.
We stress that the above-mentioned list of important factors is not exhaustive. We encourage you to consider these and other factors carefully before making any investment decisions and we urge you to avoid placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Further, a forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and you should be aware of the fact that there is no specific intention of updating any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Privacy Policy
The privacy of our clients is very important to us. Set forth below are our policies with respect to personal information of clients and former clients that we collect, use and disclose.
In connection with the opening and operation of managed accounts, we collect and maintain personal information about our clients. We collect your personal information to enable us to provide you with the services you require from us, to meet legal and regulatory requirements and for any other purpose to which you may consent in the future. Your personal information is collected from the following sources:
- investment management agreements or other forms that you submit to us;
- your transactions with us and our affiliates; and
- meetings, written communications and telephone conversations with you.
Unless you otherwise advise, by providing us with your personal information you have consented to our collection, use and disclosure of your information as provided herein and as provided in the investment management agreement you are required to sign.
We collect and maintain your personal information in order to give you the best possible service and allow us to establish your identity, protect us from error and fraud, comply with the law, and assess your investment needs and eligibility in our products and services.
We may disclose your personal information to third parties, when necessary, and to our affiliates in connection with the services we provide related to the management of your account, including:
- financial service providers, such as banks and others used to finance or facilitate transactions in your account;
- other service providers, such as accounting, legal, or tax preparation services; and
- taxation and regulatory authorities and agencies.
We seek to carefully safeguard your private information and, to that end, restrict access to personal information about you to those employees and other persons who need to know the information to enable us to provide services to you. Each employee of Black Creek is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of all personal information they may access.
Your personal information is maintained on our networks or on the networks accessible at Black Creek Investment Management Inc., Citigroup Place, 123 Front Street West, Suite 1200, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2M2. Your information may also be stored on a secure off-site storage facility. You may access your personal information to verify its accuracy, to withdraw your consent to any of the foregoing collections, uses and/or disclosures being made of your personal information and may update your information by contacting Black Creek Investment Management Inc. at the following number: (416) 236-2424. Please note that our ability to manage your investment account may be impacted should you withdraw your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as outlined above.
Accessing Your Information and Opting-Out
Each Client may access its personal information to verify its accuracy, to withdraw its consent to any of the foregoing collections, uses and/or disclosures being made of its personal information and may update its information by contacting Black Creek Investment Management Inc. at the following number: (416) 236-2424 or by contacting your relationship manager. Please note that Black Creek’s ability to manage each Client investment account may be impacted should a Client withdraw its consent to the collection, use and disclosure of its personal information as outlined above.
Accessibility Policy
Black Creek Investment Management Inc. is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our clients/customers, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
Black Creek Investment Management Inc. understands that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment for everyone. We are committed to ensuring our organization’s compliance by incorporating accessibility legislation into our policies, procedures, training, and best practices. We will review these policies and practices annually. In addition, we will strive to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in a timely and effective manner.
For more detailed information on our accessibility policies, plans, and training programs, please contact us at [email protected].