Terms of Service | Via Ottawa

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Via Ottawa ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Nature of Content

Via Ottawa provides news, information, and entertainment content about Ottawa, Canada. All content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, medical, or official advice.

Important: We are an independent publication and are NOT affiliated with the City of Ottawa, any government agency, or any official organization. Our content does not represent official government communications or policies.

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

The content will be accurate, complete, current, or error-free
The Website will be available at all times without interruption
Any errors or defects will be corrected
The Website is free of viruses or harmful components

Event dates, times, locations, and other details may change without notice. Always verify information with official sources before making plans or decisions.

4. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VIA OTTAWA, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
Damages resulting from your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website
Damages resulting from any content, products, or services obtained through the Website
Personal injury or property damage arising from your use of the Website
Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in any content

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

5. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Via Ottawa and its owners, operators, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another party
Any content you submit or share through the Website

6. Third-Party Content and Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or content. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Via Ottawa or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

8. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Website to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Infringe on the rights of others
Distribute malware or harmful code
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: info@viaottawa.ca