Terms of Use
These terms explain how Ontario Pharmacy Finder may be used, what users and listing owners are responsible for, and the legal limitations that apply to the platform.
Quick summary
The platform is a pharmacy directory. Listings must be accurate, users should verify key information, and misuse or misleading content may be removed.
Independent directory
Ontario Pharmacy Finder helps people discover pharmacies, but it is not a regulator or licensing authority.
Verify important details
Users are responsible for confirming pharmacy services, hours, and other information before relying on them.
Ontario legal framework
These terms are governed by Ontario and Canadian law and apply to platform use and listing submissions.
1. Purpose & Nature of the Service
Ontario Pharmacy Finder operates as an independent directory of pharmacies in Ontario. We provide publicly available, user-submitted, or pharmacy-provided information such as names, addresses, services offered, and contact details.
We are not a regulatory body, a pharmacy licensing authority, or endorsed by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP). Inclusion on our directory does not constitute certification, approval, or endorsement by us or any government agency.
2. User Responsibility & "As-Is" Disclaimer
All content on the Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranty of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.
You are solely responsible for verifying any information before relying on it, such as a pharmacy's hours or services. We disclaim all liability for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, resulting from your use or reliance on the Site.
3. Pharmacy / Listing Owners: Obligations & Representations
Any person or entity, such as a pharmacy manager, who submits or claims a listing:
- Must ensure all information is truthful, accurate, lawful, and complete, including services offered, operating hours, and contact details.
- Must promptly update or correct any changes or inaccuracies.
- Must not use the listing to post content that violates legal or regulatory standards, such as false advertising, misleading claims, or unauthorized drug promotions.
- Grants us a non-exclusive license to display the listing on the Site.
- We have the right, but not the obligation, to review, refuse, remove, or suspend any listing or content that appears misleading, unlawful, or non-compliant with these Terms.
4. Prohibited Content & Compliance with Pharmacy Advertising Laws
You must not post or permit:
- Promotional content for prescription or controlled substances in a manner contrary to federal or provincial law.
- Claims that are false, misleading, deceptive, or that overstate services or outcomes.
- Inducements, gifts, referral fees, discounts, or loyalty programs used to influence pharmacy choice where prohibited by law or regulation.
- Content that implies endorsement or regulatory approval by OCP or government agencies unless legitimately permitted.
- Copyrighted material, logos, trademarks, including the OCP logo, or other proprietary intellectual property unless authorized.
- We may remove content that violates these rules or applicable regulatory guidance.
5. Intellectual Property & Ownership
All content on the Site, excluding listings provided by third parties, is owned or licensed by us and protected by copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property laws.
You may view, use, or share content only as permitted by these Terms. You may not reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit Site content without permission.
6. Links to External Sites
We may provide links to third-party websites or resources for convenience only. Those links do not constitute endorsement, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.
We disclaim liability arising from your use of any external site.
7. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- Our liability, and that of our owners, employees, and affiliates, for any claim related to the Site is limited to the lesser of direct damages up to the amount you paid us in the prior 12 months or CA$100.
- We are not liable for consequential, indirect, punitive, or special damages, including loss of profits, data, or business interruption.
- You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ontario Pharmacy Finder and its officers, employees, and agents from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or costs, including reasonable legal fees, arising from your listing, content, or use of the Site in violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
8. Modifications & Termination
We may modify or suspend the Site, or any part of it, and may update these Terms at any time without notice. Changes are effective when posted, and continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
We may also terminate or suspend your access at our discretion, including if you violate these Terms.
9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed under the laws of the Province of Ontario and Canada.
You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of Ontario courts for disputes relating to the Site.
10. Severability & Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable by a court, that provision will be severed and the remainder will remain valid.
Our failure to enforce any right does not waive our ability to enforce it later or to enforce other rights.
11. Notices & Contact
All legal notices shall be sent to our registered address or via email at info@ontariopharmacyfinder.ca.
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us in writing.
Continued use of the site means you accept these terms.
If you have questions about these terms or need to send a legal notice, contact us at info@ontariopharmacyfinder.ca.