Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to hydro-ottawa.com. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website and services offered by Hydro Ottawa. Please read them carefully before using our website. By accessing or using hydro-ottawa.com, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use our website or services.
2. Definitions
– “Service” refers to all features, tools, content, and functionalities provided through hydro-ottawa.com.
– “User” refers to any individual or entity who visits, uses, or accesses the Service.
– “Content” includes all text, graphics, images, software, audio, video, data, and any other materials available through the Service.
– “Account” means any registered profile created by a User to access specific features of the Service.
3. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using hydro-ottawa.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organization.
4. Changes to Terms
Hydro Ottawa reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page. Continued use of hydro-ottawa.com following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
5. Use of Services
Eligibility:
You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement to use the Service.
Account:
Some features of the Service may require registration. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an Account and to maintain and promptly update your information. You are responsible for safeguarding your Account credentials and for all activities performed under your Account.
Prohibited Activities:
You agree not to engage in any activity that:
– Violates any applicable laws or regulations;
– Interferes with or disrupts the Service or servers;
– Harms or attempts to harm the security of hydro-ottawa.com;
– Uses automated systems (e.g., bots, spiders) without written permission;
– Infringes the intellectual property rights of Hydro Ottawa or any third party.
6. Intellectual Property
All Content and materials on hydro-ottawa.com, including but not limited to design, text, code, graphics, and logos, are the intellectual property of Hydro Ottawa or its licensors. The Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, display, distribute, or use any Content without prior written consent from Hydro Ottawa.
7. User-Generated Content
If you submit or upload any content to hydro-ottawa.com, including feedback, comments, or any materials (“User Content”), you grant Hydro Ottawa a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and non-exclusive right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, and publish your User Content. You represent and warrant that the submission of such content does not violate any rights of any third party and is not unlawful or offensive.
8. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Service is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and protected. Please review our Privacy Policy available on hydro-ottawa.com for more information.
9. Third-Party Services
hydro-ottawa.com may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience only. Hydro Ottawa does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites. Use of these third-party services is at your own risk and governed by their own terms and policies.
10. Disclaimers and Liability
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Hydro Ottawa does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. In no event shall Hydro Ottawa be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use or inability to use the Service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hydro Ottawa and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from and against all claims, liabilities, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable legal fees, arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
12. Termination
Hydro Ottawa reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
13. Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes related to your use of the Service are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
14. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement:
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Hydro Ottawa regarding use of the Service.
Severability:
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Waiver:
The failure by Hydro Ottawa to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
15. Contact Info
For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].