TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Preamble: Our Role in Digital Credit Facilitation

Welcome to the 22Cred Platform, a digital credit information and facilitation platform operated by 22Cred Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

22Cred exists to provide a technology-driven interface through which individuals may explore, request, compare, and be connected to potential credit opportunities, loan products, and third-party financial service providers, including independent lenders and financing partners.

22Cred is not itself a bank, authorised deposit-taking institution, licensed lender, credit provider, financial adviser, broker, or insurer. We do not issue loans, extend credit, determine interest rates, approve applications, or guarantee funding outcomes. Our role is strictly limited to that of a neutral digital facilitator and informational platform.


Section 1: Binding Agreement and Unconditional Acceptance

1.1 Acceptance Through Use

These Terms and Conditions of Use (“Agreement”) constitute a legally binding and enforceable contract between you (“User”) and 22Cred Inc.

By accessing, browsing, registering, submitting loan or credit enquiries, uploading personal or financial information, clicking any button indicating acceptance, or otherwise using the platform located at 22cred.com (the “Platform”), you irrevocably and unconditionally agree to be bound by this Agreement in its entirety.

This Agreement has the same legal force and effect as a written contract executed with a physical signature.

If you do not agree to these terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to immediately cease all use of the Platform.

1.2 Legal Capacity

You represent and warrant that you:

  • Are at least 18 years of age

  • Possess full legal capacity under Canadian law

  • Are not prohibited from entering into binding contracts

If acting on behalf of a business or legal entity, you warrant that you have full authority to bind that entity to this Agreement.

1.3 Electronic Contract Recognition

This Agreement is an electronic contract formed in accordance with applicable Canadian electronic commerce and electronic transactions laws. Any electronic action signifying consent constitutes your legal signature.


Section 2: Definitions

Company: 22Cred Inc., its affiliates, officers, directors, contractors, successors, and assigns

Platform: 22cred.com and all related systems, software, APIs, dashboards, and communications

Services: Digital facilitation of credit enquiries, loan-related information, and connections with third-party lenders

Lender-Partner: Any independent third-party lender, financier, or credit provider

Credit Opportunity: Any potential loan, financing, or credit product offered by a third party

User: Any individual or entity accessing or interacting with the Platform

Content: All text, data, estimates, calculators, illustrative figures, AI-generated content, and third-party information


Section 3: Nature of the Platform

3.1 Neutral Credit Facilitator

You acknowledge that 22Cred is a neutral digital intermediary only.

We:

  • Do not provide loans or credit

  • Do not approve or decline applications

  • Do not set interest rates, fees, or repayment terms

  • Do not guarantee funding, approval, or outcomes

All credit products are provided exclusively by third-party lenders.

3.2 No Lending, Brokering, or Advisory Status

22Cred is NOT:

  • A bank or authorised deposit-taking institution

  • A licensed credit provider or credit representative

  • A financial adviser or broker

  • A guarantor or insurer

Any use of terms such as “loan,” “borrow,” “credit,” or “funding” is descriptive only and does not imply that the Company is providing regulated financial services.

3.3 No Agency or Fiduciary Relationship

Nothing in this Agreement creates an agency, partnership, joint venture, fiduciary, or employment relationship between the Company and any User or Lender-Partner.

3.4 No Guarantee of Approval or Funding

22Cred makes no representations or guarantees regarding:

  • Loan approval

  • Creditworthiness assessments

  • Interest rates or fees

  • Funding timelines

  • Rejection or acceptance outcomes

All credit decisions are made solely by third-party lenders.


Section 4: User Obligations

4.1 Accurate Information

You are solely responsible for providing complete, accurate, and lawful information.

You bear full liability for misrepresentation or omission.

4.2 Lawful Use

You must not use the Platform to:

  • Submit false or misleading information

  • Attempt fraud or identity misrepresentation

  • Circumvent credit checks or eligibility requirements

4.3 Compliance With Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable:

  • Canadian laws

  • Consumer credit regulations

  • Anti-fraud and identity laws


Section 5: Estimates, Calculators, and Payments

5.1 Non-Binding Illustrations

All repayment estimates or figures are illustrative only. Actual loan terms are determined solely by lenders.

5.2 Third-Party Payments

22Cred is not responsible for payment failures, fees, or refund disputes handled by third-party processors.


Section 6: Disclaimers

6.1 As-Is Disclaimer

THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”
ALL WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY CANADIAN LAW.

6.2 Third-Party Content

We do not verify or guarantee third-party lender information.

6.3 AI Content

AI-generated content is illustrative only and must be independently verified.


Section 7: Limitation of Liability

7.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 22CRED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR financial loss, loan rejection, credit score impact, or indirect damages.

7.2 Liability Cap

Total liability is limited to the lesser of:

  • CAD $20, or

  • Fees paid to 22Cred in the preceding three (3) months


Section 8: Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless 22Cred Inc. from claims arising from misrepresentation, disputes with lenders, or breach of this Agreement.


Section 9: Intellectual Property

All platform systems, branding, and content are the exclusive property of 22Cred Inc.


Section 10: Dispute Resolution

10.1 Mandatory Arbitration

All disputes shall be resolved through final and binding arbitration.

10.2 Governing Law

This Agreement is governed exclusively by the laws of Canada.

10.3 Venue

Arbitration shall be seated in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, conducted in English.

10.4 Class Action Waiver

Users waive all rights to class or representative actions.


Section 11: Miscellaneous

  • Severability

  • Entire Agreement

  • Force Majeure

  • Assignment


Final Acknowledgment

BY USING THE PLATFORM YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU:

  • Have read and understood this Agreement

  • Had the opportunity to seek legal advice

  • Accept all risks associated with seeking credit opportunities