Data Access and Use

This Data Access and Use Agreement (“Agreement”) establishes the terms and conditions upon which an individual or corporate entity (“You”) agrees to provide, and upon which SimpleHedge Technologies Inc. (“SimpleHedge”) is permitted to collect, use and disclose, Your Ag Data. By sharing Your Ag Data in accordance with this Agreement, You confirm Your acceptance of this Agreement and the terms and conditions set out herein (and if a corporate entity, represent and warrant that You have authority to bind). If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, you must not share Your Ag Data with SimpleHedge. 

  1. Your Ownership of Ag Data.
    SimpleHedge believes that you are the owner of Ag Data that originates from your farm, device, or equipment. SimpleHedge believes that ownership gives you the right to share, download, and delete your Ag Data, as further specified in this Agreement.

  2. Purpose of Access and Use.
    SimpleHedge intends to use your Ag Data (defined below) to build, test, develop, and operate a proprietary agricultural risk management and insurance platform, designed to enhance farm profitability and risk mitigation (the “Platform”).

  3. The Information SimpleHedge Collects.
    The types of data you agree to provide to SimpleHedge (the “Ag Data”) may include, as determined by you in your sole discretion:

    • (a) Agronomic Data: Crop and field information such as planting data, seed type, pest management, fertilization, prescriptions, and harvest details.

    • (b) Farm Management Data: Commodity pricing, regulatory compliance, and supply chain management data.

Some Ag Data may link to personal information (e.g., name, address). Protection of personal information is addressed in SimpleHedge’s Privacy Policy, available at https://www.simplehedge.app/privacy-policy, and subject to applicable privacy laws.

  1. Your Responsibilities.

    • (a) You will not provide Ag Data to SimpleHedge unless you are authorized to do so.

    • (b) You indemnify SimpleHedge against any claims related to the ownership of the Ag Data you provide.

  2. Value/Compensation.
    In exchange for sharing your Ag Data, SimpleHedge will provide complimentary access to its farm risk management platform, which includes features such as planning tools, real-time reporting, and advanced educational tools. These tools are designed to enhance your farm management and profitability.

  3. Process for Sharing Ag Data.
    You may share your Ag Data with SimpleHedge through:

    • APIs connecting your devices or applications.

    • File-sharing platforms or direct uploads.

    • Email.

You may stop sharing your data at any time. If third-party services are used, their terms and conditions will apply.

  1. Use of Your Ag Data.
    You grant SimpleHedge a limited license to use your Ag Data, provided that:

    • (a) It is used only for the Platform’s purposes.

    • (b) Identifiable information is anonymized or encrypted.

    • (c) Access is limited to authorized personnel subject to confidentiality obligations.

  2. Creation and Use of Aggregated Data.
    SimpleHedge does not currently create or utilize anonymized or aggregated Agronomic or Farm Management data.

  3. Security and Notification.
    Yes. SimpleHedge takes reasonable measures to ensure the privacy, confidentiality, and security of your Ag Data. In the event of a data breach, natural disaster, or any unforeseen incident that compromises or results in the loss of your Ag Data, SimpleHedge will respond promptly and appropriately in compliance with applicable laws.

You acknowledge that SimpleHedge is not responsible for any loss or unauthorized access to your Ag Data caused by events beyond its control, such as acts of nature, catastrophic events, or data breaches, except in cases of SimpleHedge’s gross negligence.

  1. Government Access.
    Yes. Your Ag Data is stored and managed by SimpleHedge. Upon termination or expiration of this agreement, or at any point during the agreement upon your written request, SimpleHedge will provide you with all Ag Data in its possession or control. At your direction, SimpleHedge will also delete all copies of your Ag Data and confirm its deletion in writing.

  2. Term and Termination.
    This Agreement begins when you share data with SimpleHedge and continues until:

  • (a) Terminated by either party with 30 days' notice.

  • (b) Superseded by a mutually agreed new agreement.

  1. Data Storage and Portability.
    SimpleHedge stores data securely. Upon request or termination, your Ag Data will be returned or destroyed, except for machine learning models or aggregated datasets created before termination.

  2. Disclaimers and Liability Limits.
    SimpleHedge makes no guarantees about the Platform and is not liable for indirect or consequential damages related to this Agreement.

  3. Sale of SimpleHedge.
    If SimpleHedge is acquired, you will be notified and have the option to delete your Ag Data within 30 days. This Agreement remains in effect unless replaced by a new agreement.

  4. General.
    This Agreement is governed by the laws of Alberta. It is the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes prior agreements. Amendments require mutual consent.

  5. Inquiries.
    Questions about this Agreement should be directed to evan@simplehedge.app