1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or submitting content to BuyCanadian.biz (the “Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and our Privacy and Eligibility policies. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use or access this site.
These Terms apply to all visitors, registered users, business owners, and contributors.
2. Platform Purpose
BuyCanadian.biz exists to promote businesses that are at least 51% Canadian-owned, enabling users to discover and support locally owned companies across Canada. The site provides a directory of businesses submitted by users and approved by platform administrators.
3. Eligibility and Submissions
To submit a business listing, you must:
- Be authorized to represent the business you are submitting
- Declare truthfully that the business is at least 51% Canadian-owned
- Provide accurate and current information about the business
- Agree that your listing may be reviewed, edited, or rejected by an administrator
BuyCanadian.biz reserves the right to:
- Accept or reject any submission at our sole discretion
- Request additional information or verification
- Modify submission fields or categorization for clarity or consistency
- Remove listings that are found to be false, misleading, or ineligible
4. Ownership and Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated:
- All content on BuyCanadian.biz, including design, layout, structure, and branding, is owned or licensed by Pure Web Media and may not be reproduced without permission.
- Listings submitted by users remain the property of the submitting party, but you grant BuyCanadian.biz a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and display this content as part of the directory.
You represent and warrant that any logos, text, or links you submit do not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or third-party rights.
5. Payment and Refunds
For paid listings and upgrades:
- Payments are processed through secure third-party services (e.g., Stripe)
- Refunds will only be issued if a paid listing is rejected and was submitted in good faith
- No refund will be issued for listings removed due to false declarations or violations of these Terms
- Annual subscriptions are non-transferrable and will not auto-renew unless stated otherwise
6. Verified Badges and Trust Indicators
If you request or receive a “Verified Canadian-Owned” badge:
- This does not guarantee legal certification or compliance
- Verification is based on the information provided at time of submission or follow-up
- BuyCanadian.biz reserves the right to revoke or withhold verification at any time
7. Platform Use and Conduct
You agree not to:
- Post or submit false, misleading, or malicious content
- Harass or abuse other users or administrators
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the platform or user data
- Use the directory to mine contact details for unsolicited communications or scraping
Accounts or IPs found violating these rules may be blocked, and listings may be removed.
8. Third-Party Links
Listings may include links to external websites. BuyCanadian.biz does not control or endorse third-party content and is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or practices of any external sites.
You acknowledge that visiting such sites is done at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- BuyCanadian.biz makes no guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or performance of listings or content
- The platform is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind
- Pure Web Media and its operators are not liable for damages resulting from use of or inability to use the site, including loss of business, reputation, data, or access
10. Modifications to Terms
These Terms of Use may be updated at any time without notice. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
The most current version will always be accessible at /terms.
11. Governing Law
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Language and Translation Disclaimer
BuyCanadian.biz is made available in both English and French to improve accessibility and reach across Canada. The primary language of operation is English.
All French content, including translated pages, forms, and listings, is provided as a convenience and is not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or legally equivalent to the English version.
While reasonable efforts are made to ensure clarity and consistency, the operator of BuyCanadian.biz is not liable for errors, misinterpretations, or omissions resulting from translation.
In the event of any conflict or discrepancy between the English and French versions of the site or these Terms, the English version shall prevail.
13. Contact
For questions, concerns, or legal notices related to this platform or these Terms, please contact:
BuyCanadian.biz
Email: listings@buycanadian.biz