Terms of Service
These Terms of Service govern your use of the informational website that provides a neutral overview of agricultural business in Canada. By accessing or using the site you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site or submit personal data through site forms. The content on this site is intended for general information only and is not a substitute for professional, legal, regulatory or technical advice. The site is maintained for educational purposes and aims to describe common practices, regulatory frameworks and public resources; it does not promote any commercial product or service. Use of this website is subject to applicable laws and to these terms, which may be updated from time to time. Continued access after revisions constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. For inquiries about the terms or for specific permission requests relating to site content, use the contact details in the footer.
Permitted use and user responsibilities
The site and its content are made available for personal, educational and informational use. You may view, download and print pages for such purposes, provided you keep any copyright or proprietary notices intact. You may not use site content for commercial resale, unauthorized distribution, or in a way that implies endorsement by the site maintainers. When interacting with content, refrain from submitting information that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, confidential or that infringes third-party rights. If you choose to submit personal contact information through the enquiry form, ensure accuracy and relevance to the request. You are responsible for maintaining security over any credentials you create or are assigned if the site implements interactive features. Abusive or harmful use of the site, including attempts to disrupt availability, access other users data, or to harvest content at scale, is prohibited. The site owner may restrict or suspend access for users who violate these terms or who engage in misuse affecting other users or site operation.
Intellectual property and reproductions
Unless otherwise noted, the site content, including text, layout, images and design elements, is protected by copyright and related rights. Trademarks and logos used on the site are owned by the respective rights holders. You may reproduce limited portions of the site for citation or non-commercial educational use provided you attribute the source and do not alter the content. Requests for wider reuse, republication or media use should be made in writing to the contact address in the footer and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Third-party images or content incorporated under license must be used in accordance with the applicable license terms. If you believe that your intellectual property rights are infringed by content on the site, follow the contact procedure in the Privacy Policy to request review or removal, and provide sufficient detail to identify the material and the grounds for your claim.
Disclaimer of warranties and limitation of liability
The site content is provided on an as-is basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. While efforts are made to ensure that information is factually accurate and current, the site does not guarantee that content is complete or free of errors. Users should verify critical facts by consulting primary sources, relevant federal or provincial agencies, or qualified professionals. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the site owner and its affiliates, contributors and agents disclaim liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages arising from access to, use of, or inability to use the site, reliance on site content, or actions taken in reliance on information presented. This limitation applies whether the claim is based in contract, tort, negligence or other legal theory. Nothing in these terms purports to exclude liability where prohibited by applicable law.
External links and third-party content
The site may reference public agencies, research institutions and stock imagery from verified sources. Links to external websites are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement. The site owner does not control third-party sites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or legal compliance. When you follow links to other sites you do so at your own risk. Before relying on external information for operational, legal or regulatory decisions, consult the source agency or a qualified professional. If you identify a broken or misleading external link, please report it using the contact form so the reference can be reviewed and, if necessary, corrected or removed.
Governing law and dispute resolution
These Terms of Service and any dispute arising out of or relating to them are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada that apply in that province, unless a different jurisdiction is required by mandatory law. Jurisdiction for legal proceedings is the courts located in the National Capital Region, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Parties are encouraged to seek to resolve disputes informally by contacting the site administration at the address or email provided in the footer before initiating formal legal proceedings. Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief in the courts where such relief is necessary to prevent irreparable harm.
Changes to these terms and contact details
The site may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in operations or legal requirements. Material changes will be reflected by updating the effective date and, where appropriate, posting a notice on the site. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the revised terms. For questions about these Terms of Service, requests for permission to reuse content, or to report concerns, contact us at: 150 Slater Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9, Canada; phone +1 (613) 555-0145; email [email protected]. For privacy matters, see the Privacy Policy and contact [email protected]. Thank you for reading these terms and for using the site responsibly for informational purposes only.