Terms of Service

2. Service description

Canadian Online Trends Today publishes general informational content about online topics and digital patterns observed across Canada. This includes articles, summaries, explainers, and resources intended to help readers understand how online tools, platforms, and common posting formats are discussed.

The site does not provide professional advice. Content is provided for general information only. We do not guarantee that any topic will remain accurate, current, or complete because platforms can change features, policies, and user interfaces without notice. We may also change the structure of the site, how content is organized, and which topics are covered.

Some pages may include practical checklists for privacy and safety settings. These are general suggestions and may not apply to every device, account type, or region. You are responsible for verifying settings directly within the relevant product, and for making decisions appropriate to your own circumstances.

3. User obligations

You agree to use the site lawfully and in a manner that does not interfere with the security, availability, or normal operation of the website. You are responsible for ensuring that your device and network connection allow you to access the site, and for taking reasonable steps to secure your own accounts and devices.

• Do not attempt to bypass access controls, rate limits, or security measures.
• Do not scrape, harvest, or copy site content using automated means without written permission.
• Do not impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with any organization.
• Do not introduce malware, malicious code, or harmful scripts.
• Do not use the site in a way that infringes third-party rights, including copyright or privacy rights.

The site may include forms on certain pages in the future. If you submit any information, you must ensure it is accurate and that you have the right to provide it. You must not submit sensitive personal data through the website.

4. Intellectual property

All content on this website, including text, layout, design elements, logos, graphics, and code, is owned by or licensed to Canadian Online Trends Today and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Canadian Online Trends Today and associated branding are trademarks or trade dress of the publisher.

Subject to these Terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the site for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not permit you to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit the site content without prior written permission.

If you would like to quote or reference our content in reporting or research, contact us using the details in Section 15 so we can confirm the requested use and attribution format.

5. Prohibited activities

You must not engage in any activity that could harm users, the website, or our operations. Prohibited activities include, without limitation:

• Spamming, sending unsolicited promotional messages, or using the site to distribute marketing lists.
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any systems, accounts, or data.
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to discover the source code of any part of the site except where allowed by law.
• Interfering with the functioning of the site, including denial-of-service attacks or overload attempts.
• Using the site to commit fraud, mislead others, or violate any law or regulation.
• Posting or transmitting unlawful, infringing, or privacy-violating content through any interactive functionality.
• Using any robot, spider, crawler, or automated tool to access the site in a way that sends more requests than a human can reasonably produce with a standard browser.

We may take steps to protect the site, including blocking traffic or suspending access where we reasonably believe prohibited activity is occurring.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

The site and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties and conditions, whether express, implied, or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of harmful components. We do not warrant that content will be accurate, complete, or current. Digital platforms and user interface elements change frequently, and summaries may become outdated.

Any reliance on the site is at your own risk. You should independently verify information that is important to you, including by reviewing official platform documentation and settings.

7. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Canadian Online Trends Today will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities, arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the site.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or the site will be limited to the amount you paid to us in the 12 months before the event giving rise to the claim, or €100, whichever is lower. If you have not paid any amount, our liability will be limited to €100.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so parts of this section may not apply to you. In that case, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Canadian Online Trends Today, its officers, directors, employees, and contractors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the site, (b) your violation of these Terms, or (c) your violation of any rights of another person or entity.

9. Third-party links and services

The website may reference or link to third-party websites, tools, or services for background reading or verification. Third-party services are not controlled by us. We are not responsible for their content, availability, accuracy, or privacy practices.

If you choose to access a third-party website, you do so at your own risk. You should review the third party’s terms and privacy policies before using their services.

10. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data, including the role of cookies and analytics. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the site, you acknowledge that you have read the Privacy Policy.

Cookie choices are presented through a banner on supported pages. If you reject cookies, certain analytics features may be disabled, but the core informational content remains available.

11. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable in Ontario, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Subject to Section 12 (Dispute resolution), you agree that the courts located in Toronto, Ontario will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the site, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

12. Dispute resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us and describing the issue. We will make a reasonable effort to respond and work with you to address the concern.

The informal resolution period is 30 days from the date we receive your notice. If the dispute is not resolved within that period, either party may commence a proceeding in the courts described in Section 11, unless applicable law provides otherwise.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the site at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or are using the site in a manner that could harm the site, other users, or our operations.

The following sections will survive termination: Intellectual property (Section 4), Prohibited activities (Section 5), Disclaimer of warranties (Section 6), Limitation of liability (Section 7), Indemnification (Section 8), Governing law and jurisdiction (Section 11), Dispute resolution (Section 12), and any other provisions that by their nature should survive.

14. Modifications to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in the site, legal requirements, or operational practices. Unless a change is required by law to take effect immediately, updated Terms will become effective 14 days after they are posted on this page.

Your continued use of the site after the effective date of the updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the site.

15. Contact and legal notices

Canadian Online Trends Today is operated by Canadian Online Trends Today Media Inc. For legal notices, questions about these Terms, or requests related to content use, contact us using the information below.