Terms and Conditions
Welcome to NorthStandCA (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) explain the conditions under which you may access and use northstandca.ca (the “Site”) and its related content and features (collectively, the “Services”). By continuing to browse or use the Site, you agree to comply with these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not accept these conditions, please discontinue use of the Services.
1) Who Can Use the Site
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services. If you are below the age of majority in your province or territory, you confirm that you have obtained permission from a parent or legal guardian.
2) Nature of Our Content
NorthStandCA provides football news, commentary, analysis, and projections aimed at Canadian readers, alongside coverage of global competitions. All material is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or betting advice. Predictions are based on opinion and analysis and should not be relied upon as guarantees.
3) Content Rights and Usage
All content published on the Site—including articles, text, graphics, images, logos, and layout—is owned by NorthStandCA or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may access and view content for personal, non-commercial use only.
You are free to share links to publicly accessible pages with proper attribution. However, copying, reproducing, scraping, distributing, or otherwise using content at scale without prior written permission is not permitted. Use of our trademarks or branding is also restricted.
4) Platform Availability and Features
At this time, the Site does not provide user accounts or interactive features such as commenting. If such features are introduced, they will be subject to these Terms and any future updates.
5) User-Submitted Content
If the Site introduces the ability to submit content (“Submissions”), you will retain ownership of your contributions. However, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content as part of operating and improving the Services. Submissions must comply with applicable laws and must not infringe on the rights of others. We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion.
6) External Links and Third Parties
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including affiliate partners and advertisers. We do not control or take responsibility for their content or practices. Any interaction with third-party services is governed by their own terms. We may receive compensation from affiliate links, but this does not affect our editorial independence.
7) Data Use and Cookies
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how personal information is collected and used. Where required by Canadian law, consent will be obtained before processing certain types of data.
8) Intellectual Property Complaints
If you believe that any material on the Site infringes your copyright, please provide the following:
- A description of the copyrighted work
- The exact location (URL) of the material in question
- Your contact information
- A statement confirming your good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized
- A declaration confirming the accuracy of your claim and your authority to act
Send notices to:
Email: [email protected]
We will review valid notices and may remove or restrict access to the content in accordance with Canadian law.
9) Acceptable Use of the Site
You agree not to misuse the Services, including violating laws, attempting unauthorized access, interfering with system operations, distributing harmful software, or misrepresenting your identity or affiliation.
10) Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee accuracy, reliability, or availability of the content. Football outcomes are inherently unpredictable, and we do not guarantee the accuracy of predictions.
11) Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, NorthStandCA and its contributors will not be liable for indirect or consequential damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill. Our total liability for any claim will not exceed CAD $100 or the amount you paid us (if any) in the three months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.
12) Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold NorthStandCA harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses resulting from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.
13) Updates to These Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the revised Terms. Where required, we will seek your consent.
14) Access Suspension
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site at our discretion, particularly in cases of misuse or violation of these Terms.
15) Applicable Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and applicable federal laws of Canada. Any disputes will be handled by courts located in Ontario.
16) Validity of Provisions
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain valid and enforceable.
17) Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, represent the complete agreement between you and NorthStandCA regarding use of the Services.
18) Contact Information
NorthStandCA
151 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4
Canada
Email (general): [email protected]
Email (legal): [email protected]