Effective date: August 25, 2026 (draft)
Overview
Welcome to OttawaServiceFinder.com ("the Site"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Site. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the Site.
This is a draft Terms and Conditions for a site still in active development. It will be revised as new features (such as a membership area or user submissions) are added.
1. Definitions
- "Site" means OttawaServiceFinder.com and the directory, information, and features published on it.
- "Content" means the text, graphics, logos, and other material published on the Site, including directory listings.
- "User," "you" means anyone accessing or using the Site.
2. Use of the Site
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site's security, integrity, or normal operation.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or any related systems.
- Use the Site to transmit malware or other harmful code.
- Scrape or harvest Content at a scale or manner that degrades the Site for other visitors.
3. Directory Content and Accuracy
OttawaServiceFinder.com is a community-resource directory. Listings (for example, the hospitals directory) are gathered from public sources and, where noted, have not been independently verified. Details such as addresses, phone numbers, hours, and services can change or be incorrect.
Always confirm important details directly with the organization before relying on them — this matters especially for health, government, immigration, and other high-stakes information. The Site is provided as a convenience and starting point, not as authoritative or verified advice.
4. Intellectual Property
The Site's design, original text, and logo (once finalized) are owned by or licensed to OttawaServiceFinder.com and are protected by applicable intellectual property law. Directory information sourced from third parties remains subject to its original source's rights, where applicable. You may not reproduce or redistribute Site Content at scale without permission.
5. No Paid Services Currently
The Site does not currently offer paid services, user accounts, or membership features. A "Membership Area" is referenced elsewhere on the Site as a future placeholder only — no sign-up, authentication, or payment currently exists. If and when any paid or account-based feature is introduced, these Terms will be updated to cover it before it goes live.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We don't guarantee the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, OttawaServiceFinder.com is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site, including reliance on directory information that turns out to be inaccurate or outdated.
8. Your Responsibilities
If the Site ever accepts submissions from visitors (for example, suggesting a directory listing), you're responsible for the accuracy and legality of anything you submit, and you agree not to submit anything defamatory, infringing, or unlawful.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle information.
10. Termination
We may restrict or terminate access to the Site for anyone who violates these Terms or misuses the Site.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable in Ontario. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Ontario.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms as the Site develops. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after a change means you accept the revised Terms.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent to:
OttawaServiceFinder.com
Email: contact@ottawaservicefinder.com