Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Eligibility and User Obligations

You must be at least 16 years of age to use the Services. By accessing the Services, you represent that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for all actions taken using your account or access credentials, if applicable.

3. Account Creation and Security

Some parts of our Services may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information, maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials, and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We are not responsible for losses arising from unauthorized access if you fail to maintain account security.

4. Permitted and Prohibited Uses

You may use the Services solely for personal, non-commercial purposes, including viewing public health inspection data.

You agree not to:

• Use the Services in a way that violates any law or regulation.
• Scrape, copy, reproduce, or distribute data except as permitted by fair use.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services or related systems.
• Interfere with the normal operation of the Services, including by uploading malware or automated bots.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, design, text, data compilations, and materials available through the Services are owned by or licensed to Local Health Inspections and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

6. User-Generated Content and License

If the Services allow user-generated content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with our Services.

You represent that your content does not infringe on any third-party rights and is not defamatory, unlawful, or misleading. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

7. Payment Terms

Our Services are currently offered free of charge. We may display third-party advertisements to support our operations. We do not sell products, accept payments, or offer subscriptions directly through our Services at this time.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We make no representation or warranty that the information provided is complete, accurate, or up to date, or that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

The inspection data displayed originates from public sources managed by local health agencies across Canada. Local Health Inspections does not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of this data and is not responsible for any errors or omissions.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses; damages resulting from use or inability to use the Services; and errors in third-party data or external links.

9. Termination of Service

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, all licenses and rights granted to you will immediately cease.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Binding Arbitration

Any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved through binding arbitration before a neutral arbitrator located in Ontario, Canada. The arbitration will be conducted in English and in accordance with applicable arbitration procedures under Canadian law.

You agree that arbitration is the exclusive means of resolving disputes between you and us, and you waive your right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or consolidated proceedings.

11. Changes to the Terms

We may modify or update these Terms at any time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Services after changes take effect means you accept the revised Terms.

12. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for using Local Health Inspections.