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Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 15, 2025
Version: 2.0

Welcome to All Things Wetaskiwin ("we", "us", "our", or the "Service"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at allthingswetaskiwin.com and all related services. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

All Things Wetaskiwin is a community platform that provides:

  • Local business directory and listings
  • Community event listings and calendar
  • Local news aggregation
  • Job postings and opportunities
  • Marketplace listings
  • Community information and resources

3. Eligibility and User Accounts

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 16 years old to use our Service. Users between 16-18 must have parental consent.

3.2 Account Creation

  • You may create an account to access additional features
  • You are responsible for maintaining account confidentiality
  • You must provide accurate and current information
  • One account per person; multiple accounts are prohibited
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activities
  • Inactive accounts (after 12 months of inactivity with notice)
  • Protection of the Service or other users

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for:

  • Accessing and viewing community information
  • Posting legitimate business listings (if authorized)
  • Submitting community events and news
  • Posting marketplace listings
  • Engaging with community content appropriately

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service for:

Illegal Activities:

  • Any activity that violates local, provincial, or federal laws
  • Fraud, scams, or deceptive practices
  • Harassment, stalking, or threatening behavior

Content Violations:

  • Posting false, misleading, or inaccurate information
  • Spam, advertising unrelated products/services
  • Adult content, pornography, or explicit material
  • Content promoting violence, hatred, or discrimination
  • Copyright or trademark infringement

Technical Violations:

  • Attempting to access unauthorized areas of the Service
  • Using automated tools to scrape or download content
  • Interfering with Service functionality or security
  • Reverse engineering or attempting to extract source code

Commercial Misuse:

  • Posting duplicate or excessive listings
  • Using the Service for unauthorized commercial purposes
  • Competing directly with our business model

5. Content and User Submissions

5.1 User-Generated Content

When you submit content to our Service, you:

  • Retain ownership of your original content
  • Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content on our Service
  • Represent that you have the right to share the content
  • Are responsible for the accuracy and legality of your content

5.2 Content Standards

All user content must:

  • Be accurate and not misleading
  • Respect others' rights and privacy
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Be relevant to our community focus
  • Meet our community guidelines

5.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

  • Review, edit, or remove any content at our discretion
  • Moderate user submissions for compliance
  • Take action against users who violate content standards
  • Implement automated content filtering

6. Business Listings and Services

6.1 Business Directory

  • Business listings are provided as a community service
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy of business information
  • Business owners may claim and manage their listings
  • Premium listing features may be available for a fee

6.2 Business Claims

  • Only authorized representatives may claim business listings
  • We may require verification of business ownership
  • Claimed businesses must maintain accurate information
  • We reserve the right to remove or modify listings

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

All content on our Service, including but not limited to:

  • Website design, layout, and functionality
  • Text, graphics, logos, and images
  • Software, code, and technical elements
  • Compilation and arrangement of user content

is owned by or licensed to All Things Wetaskiwin and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

7.3 Restrictions

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute our proprietary content
  • Create derivative works based on our Service
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
  • Remove or modify copyright or proprietary notices

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers and Service Availability

9.1 Service "As Is"

Our Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement of third-party rights
  • Continuous, uninterrupted, or error-free operation
  • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content

9.2 Service Availability

  • We do not guarantee continuous availability of our Service
  • We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time
  • Maintenance, updates, and technical issues may cause temporary unavailability
  • We will provide reasonable notice for planned maintenance when possible

9.3 Third-Party Content

  • Our Service may include content from third-party sources
  • We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of third-party content
  • Third-party websites and services are subject to their own terms

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

10.1 No Liability

We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
  • Loss of data or information
  • Business interruption or downtime
  • Reputational damage

10.2 Maximum Liability

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100 CAD, whichever is greater.

10.3 Essential Purpose

These limitations are essential elements of the agreement between you and us.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless All Things Wetaskiwin, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Content you submit to the Service

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

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

12.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta, Canada.

12.3 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at allthingswetaskiwin@gmail.com to resolve any disputes informally.

13. Modifications to Terms

13.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes:

  • We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of these Terms
  • We will provide notice through our website or email (for account holders)
  • Changes will take effect 30 days after notice

13.2 Continued Use

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13.3 Rejecting Changes

If you do not agree to modified Terms, you must stop using our Service and may close your account.

14. Severability and Waiver

14.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and All Things Wetaskiwin regarding your use of the Service.

16. Change Log

Version 2.0 (January 15, 2025):

  • Enhanced legal coverage and user responsibilities
  • Added detailed acceptable use policies
  • Expanded content submission guidelines
  • Added business listing terms and conditions
  • Enhanced dispute resolution and liability sections
  • Improved intellectual property protections
  • Added comprehensive disclaimers and limitations

Version 1.0 (July 10, 2025):

  • Initial terms of service

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service:

Email: allthingswetaskiwin@gmail.com
Subject Line: Terms of Service Inquiry
Response Time: Within 5 business days

Legal Inquiries: Available upon request

Address: All Things Wetaskiwin, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada

Thank you for being part of the All Things Wetaskiwin community!