Welcome to The Open Map (theopenmap.ca). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, including all content, features, and services offered through the site. By accessing or using The Open Map, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website.
Intellectual Property
All content published on The Open Map, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Open Map or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or transmit any content from our site without prior written consent.
User Contributions
The Open Map may allow users to post comments, articles, or other content. By submitting any content to our website, you grant The Open Map a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content in connection with our website. You are solely responsible for the content you post and must ensure it does not infringe on any third-party rights or violate any laws.
Prohibited Conduct
When using The Open Map, you agree not to:
- Post any content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate.
- Use our website for any unlawful purposes or in a way that could damage, disable, or impair the site.
- Engage in any conduct that could harm the reputation or interfere with the operations of The Open Map.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our website or any related systems or networks.
- Use automated means to access our site or collect data from it.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Open Map is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, and fitness for a particular purpose.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall The Open Map or its affiliates, partners, or contributors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of our website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the site shall not exceed the amount you paid, if any, for accessing our site.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Open Map, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of your use of our website or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
Changes to Terms and Conditions
The Open Map reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of The Open Map following the posting of revised Terms and Conditions means that you accept and agree to the changes.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of our website shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Ontario, Canada.