Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using LoveTheNorth.ca ("the Website", "our Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Description of Service

LoveTheNorth.ca is a community-focused website providing:

• Information and articles about Northern Ontario communities
• Community polls and voting features
• User-generated content and comments
• Information about local events and businesses
• Access to partner services including business advertising and directory listings

User Accounts and Registration

To participate in polls and community features, you may create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes. You may not use the Service:

• To violate any applicable local, provincial, or federal laws
• To transmit harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content
• To impersonate another person or entity
• To distribute spam, viruses, or other harmful computer code
• To interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• To collect personal information about other users without consent
• To post content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• To engage in any form of harassment or discrimination

Content Guidelines

When submitting content (comments, poll responses, etc.), you agree that your content:

• Will be respectful and constructive
• Will not contain hate speech, threats, or discriminatory language
• Will be relevant to the community and topic at hand
• Will not contain false or misleading information
• Will respect the privacy of others
• Will not promote illegal activities

We reserve the right to remove content that violates these guidelines without notice.

Intellectual Property Rights

The content on LoveTheNorth.ca, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by LoveTheNorth.ca or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without explicit permission.

By submitting content to our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your content in connection with our Service.

Community Polls and Voting

Our polling features are designed for community engagement. When participating in polls:

• You may vote only once per poll
• Votes are anonymous but tracked to prevent duplicate voting
• Poll results are displayed publicly
• We reserve the right to remove polls that violate our guidelines
• Attempting to manipulate poll results is prohibited

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:

• SharedAdvertising.ca (business advertising platform)
• InfoInTheBox.ca (business directory)
• Social media platforms
• External information sources and websites

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. Key points include:

• We do not sell your personal information
• We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience
• We may use Google OAuth for secure authentication
• You have rights to access, correct, and delete your data

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or virus-free operation

In no event shall LoveTheNorth.ca be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Service.

Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these Terms of Service, including but not limited to:

• Posting inappropriate or harmful content
• Harassment of other users
• Attempting to manipulate polls or voting systems
• Violating applicable laws
• Misusing the Service for spam or commercial purposes

You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Service will be subject to the jurisdiction of Ontario courts.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: