Terms of Use

Welcome to Ontario Vendors, operated by Ontario Vendors Inc. ("Ontario Vendors," "OV," "we," "us," or "our").

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of our website, business directory, and related services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.

Additional terms may apply to specific activities or services introduced by Ontario Vendors in the future.

Ontario Vendors is a business discovery and promotional platform that helps connect communities with independent vendors and service providers.

Our website allows visitors to:

• Discover businesses through our directory
• View business information, categories, and available contact details
• Access vendor websites and social media profiles
• Contact vendors directly through their provided communication channels

Ontario Vendors may also promote community initiatives, events, and business opportunities.

Ontario Vendors does not currently facilitate direct product purchases or payment transactions between customers and vendors through its business directory.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, products and services promoted by listed businesses are offered independently by those businesses.

Businesses featured on Ontario Vendors generally operate independently of Ontario Vendors Inc.

Ontario Vendors does not automatically become a party to purchases, bookings, agreements, or other transactions between visitors and listed businesses.

Independent vendors are responsible for their own operations, including:

• The accuracy of product and service descriptions
• Product quality, safety, pricing, and availability
• Order processing, payments, and fulfillment
• Delivery, shipping, and collection arrangements
• Returns, refunds, warranties, and customer support
• Compliance with applicable laws, licensing, and regulatory requirements

Visitors are encouraged to independently verify business information and confirm relevant terms before making purchases, sending payments, or entering into agreements with vendors.

Nothing in these Terms excludes any responsibility Ontario Vendors may have under applicable law.

Businesses may submit information for consideration for inclusion in the Ontario Vendors directory.

Submission of a vendor registration does not guarantee approval, publication, or continued inclusion in the directory.

Ontario Vendors Inc. reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion and subject to applicable law, to review, approve, decline, suspend, or remove any business listing.

Decisions may be based on factors including, but not limited to:

• Alignment with Ontario Vendors' mission, values, and community standards
• Relevance and suitability of the business, products, or services to the platform
• Accuracy, completeness, and authenticity of information provided
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Concerns relating to safety, fraud, misleading practices, or reputational risk
• Other legitimate operational or business considerations

Ontario Vendors is not obligated to provide a detailed explanation for declining, suspending, or removing a listing, except where required by applicable law or an applicable agreement.

All listing decisions will be made in accordance with applicable laws, including human rights legislation.

By registering a business, you confirm that:

• You are authorized to represent or act on behalf of the business.
• The information submitted is accurate and not knowingly misleading.
• You have the necessary rights or permissions to submit any logos, images, descriptions, or other materials.
• Your business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• You will make reasonable efforts to keep your business information accurate and up to date.

Approval or inclusion in the directory does not constitute certification, formal verification, endorsement, or a guarantee of the business, its products, or its services.

Vendors retain ownership of the business information, trademarks, logos, photographs, and other original materials they submit, subject to any applicable third-party rights.

By submitting content for publication, you grant Ontario Vendors a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, display, format, and reasonably adapt that content for the purposes of maintaining, displaying, and promoting your business listing and the Ontario Vendors directory.

This permission does not transfer ownership of the submitted materials to Ontario Vendors.

Vendors are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights to provide all submitted content.

You may request updates to or removal of your business listing by contacting Ontario Vendors. We will review and process such requests within a reasonable timeframe, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.

Ontario Vendors aims to provide useful and relevant business information.

However, much of the information displayed in our directory is submitted by independent vendors.

We do not guarantee that all directory information is complete, accurate, current, or free from errors.

Inclusion in the Ontario Vendors directory does not, by itself, constitute certification, formal verification, endorsement, or a guarantee of a business, its products, or its services.

Visitors are encouraged to exercise their own judgment and perform appropriate checks before engaging with any listed business.

If you identify inaccurate or misleading information, you may contact us so that we can review the listing.

Ontario Vendors may provide links to external websites, social media profiles, messaging services, and other third-party platforms.

These links are provided to help users connect directly with vendors and access additional business information.

External websites and services are operated independently and are not controlled by Ontario Vendors.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Ontario Vendors is not responsible for the independent content, privacy policies, security practices, products, services, or transactions of third-party platforms.

A link appearing in our directory does not necessarily imply endorsement or approval of the linked website or its offerings.

Users access external websites at their own discretion and should review the relevant terms, privacy practices, and transaction arrangements before proceeding.

By using Ontario Vendors, you agree not to:

• Submit false, fraudulent, misleading, or unlawful information
• Impersonate another individual, organization, or business
• Upload or distribute content that infringes intellectual property or privacy rights
• Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the website or its underlying systems
• Introduce malicious code or interfere with website security or functionality
• Use the website for fraudulent, abusive, or otherwise unlawful activities
• Collect, scrape, or misuse personal information in violation of applicable law
• Interfere with other users' ability to access or use the platform

Ontario Vendors may restrict access, remove content, or take other reasonable actions where necessary to address misuse, security concerns, or violations of these Terms.

The Ontario Vendors name, branding, logo, original website content, designs, and other materials owned by Ontario Vendors Inc. are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Unless permitted by law or authorized by Ontario Vendors, users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit Ontario Vendors-owned materials.

Business names, logos, trademarks, images, and other materials submitted by independent vendors remain the property of their respective owners or rights holders.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of third-party intellectual property to Ontario Vendors.

We aim to maintain a reliable, accessible, and useful platform.

However, we do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, or free from security risks.

From time to time, we may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue features for maintenance, security, operational, or business reasons.

We may also make reasonable changes to the structure, presentation, or functionality of the business directory.

The Ontario Vendors website and directory information are provided on an "as available" basis.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Ontario Vendors does not provide warranties or guarantees concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, or suitability of information supplied by independent vendors.

Ontario Vendors does not guarantee the quality, safety, legality, availability, or performance of products or services offered by independently operated businesses.

Where Ontario Vendors is not a party to a transaction between a visitor and an independent vendor, we are not responsible for fulfilling that vendor's contractual obligations.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Ontario Vendors excludes liability for losses arising from reliance on inaccurate third-party listing information, third-party transactions, or interruptions to website availability.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability, legal rights, or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including responsibilities arising from Ontario Vendors' own conduct.

Your privacy is important to us.

Our collection, use, disclosure, and handling of personal information are explained in our Privacy Policy.

We encourage users and registered vendors to review that policy to understand how their information is managed.

Ontario Vendors may update these Terms of Use to reflect changes in our services, operational requirements, or applicable laws.

The latest version will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

Where legally required, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before applying material changes.

Your continued use of the website after updated Terms become effective may constitute acceptance where permitted by applicable law.

These Terms of Use are governed by the applicable laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, subject to any mandatory legal rights, protections, or jurisdictional requirements that apply.

For questions about these Terms of Use, concerns about business listings, or general inquiries, please contact:

Ontario Vendors Inc.

Email: privacy@mail.ontariovendors.ca

Website: https://ontariovendors.ca