Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Custom Homes & Cottages website located at customhomesandcottages.ca (the "Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and all content, features, and functionality, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, articles, photographs, and software, are owned by Custom Homes & Cottages or its licensors and are protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and view the content on the Website for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from the Website without our prior written consent, except as follows:

• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages for your own personal, non-commercial use
• You may share links to content on the Website through social media or email
• You may quote brief excerpts from articles with proper attribution and a link back to the original source

Editorial Content Disclaimer

The content published on this Website, including articles, analyses, and expert interviews, is provided for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accuracy and currency in all published material, Custom Homes & Cottages makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about:

• The completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information
• The applicability of the information to specific projects or circumstances
• The currency of building codes, standards, or regulations referenced in content

The information provided should not be considered professional advice for specific construction projects. Readers should consult with licensed architects, engineers, contractors, and other qualified professionals before making construction decisions or implementing techniques discussed on this Website.

No Professional Relationship

Your use of the Website and any communication with our editorial team does not create a professional advisory relationship. We do not provide architectural, engineering, construction, legal, financial, or other professional services. Any reliance you place on information from this Website is strictly at your own risk.

Third-Party Links and Resources

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, products, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Custom Homes & Cottages. We provide these links for convenience and informational purposes only.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, practices, or opinions expressed on any third-party websites. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of information found on third-party sites. We are not responsible for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content available through third-party sites.

Your interactions with third-party websites, including payment transactions and delivery of goods or services, are solely between you and the third party. You should review the terms and policies of any third-party website before engaging with that site.

User Conduct

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, provincial, local, or international law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any systems or networks connected to the Website
• Use any automated system or software to extract data from the Website for commercial purposes ("screen scraping")
• Transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Custom Homes & Cottages, our employees, other users, or any other person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website

User Submissions

If you submit content to us, including project case studies, photographs, comments, questions, or other materials (collectively, "Submissions"), you grant Custom Homes & Cottages a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such Submissions in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or control all rights to the Submissions you provide
• The Submissions do not violate any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or other personal or proprietary rights
• The Submissions are accurate and not misleading

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove any Submissions at our sole discretion.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Custom Homes & Cottages, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
• Errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of content posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Website

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, or causes of action exceed one hundred Canadian dollars (CAD $100).

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Custom Homes & Cottages and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of any significant changes by posting the new Terms on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Toronto, Ontario for resolution of any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Custom Homes & Cottages regarding the use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements between you and Custom Homes & Cottages relating to your use of the Website.

Waiver

No waiver by Custom Homes & Cottages of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: