TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: 21 October 2025

Welcome to Arabic Canada. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using Arabic Canada (the “Website”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our Website.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Website. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Description of Services

Arabic Canada provides:

News and informational content about the Arab-Canadian community
Job listings and career resources
Business directory and service listings
Real estate and housing information
Community event listings
Settlement and immigration resources
Cultural and lifestyle content

4. User Accounts

Registration

Some features of our Website may require you to create an account. When you register, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
Keep your password secure and confidential
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in prohibited conduct.

5. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
Impersonate any person or entity
Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
Post spam, advertisements, or promotional content (unless authorized)
Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools without permission
Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
Infringe on intellectual property rights
Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website

6. Content Guidelines

User-Generated Content

You may post content including comments, job applications, business listings, and event submissions. By posting content, you:

Retain ownership of your content
Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content on our Website
Represent that you have the right to post such content
Agree that your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

Review, edit, or remove any content at our discretion
Refuse to publish content that violates our guidelines
Remove content that we deem inappropriate, offensive, or illegal

We are not responsible for user-generated content and do not endorse any opinions expressed by users.

7. Job Listings and Applications

For Job Seekers

Job listings are posted by third-party employers
We do not guarantee the accuracy of job information
We are not responsible for the hiring process or employment decisions
You apply for jobs at your own risk
Verify job details directly with employers

For Employers

You must provide accurate job information
You are responsible for your hiring process and compliance with employment laws
You agree to pay applicable fees for job postings (if any)
You may not post discriminatory job listings

8. Business Directory Listings

Listing Submissions

Business information must be accurate and current
You must have authorization to list the business
We reserve the right to approve, reject, or remove listings
Paid listings are non-refundable once published
Listings expire after the specified period

Disclaimer

Business listings are provided for informational purposes
We do not endorse or guarantee any businesses listed
We are not responsible for the quality of services provided by the listed businesses
Users should conduct their own due diligence

9. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on Arabic Canada, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Arabic Canada or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission
Modify or create derivative works
Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
Remove copyright or trademark notices

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We:

Do not control or endorse third-party content
Are not responsible for third-party practices or content
Make no warranties regarding third-party services
Recommend reviewing third-party terms and privacy policies

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
Warranties of accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service
Warranties regarding security or viruses

We do not guarantee that:

The Website will meet your requirements
Content is accurate, current, or complete
Services will be available at all times
Defects will be corrected

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARABIC CANADA AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Website
Damages from third-party content or conduct
Damages from unauthorized access to your information

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the past 12 months, or $100, whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Arabic Canada and its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
Content you post or submit
Your negligence or misconduct

14. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of [Your Province], Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your City/Province], Canada, for the resolution of any disputes.

Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal action, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at legal@arabic-canada.com.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

Posting the updated Terms on this page
Updating the “Last Updated” date
Sending email notifications (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

16. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without notice, for:

Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent or illegal activity
Harm to other users or our business
Any reason at our sole discretion

Upon termination:

Your right to use the Website ceases immediately
We may delete your account and content
Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

17. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Arabic Canada regarding use of the Website.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

No Agency

No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created by these Terms.

18. Contact Us

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

Email: legal@arabic-canada.com