1. Acceptance of terms
By accessing simplemarketco.org ("the site"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the site.
2. Nature of content
This site publishes informational content about zero-waste shopping and sustainable packaging in Canada. Content is provided for general reference only. It does not constitute professional environmental, legal, regulatory, or commercial advice.
Recycling programs, retailer policies, and environmental regulations change over time. Information on this site may not reflect the most current state of any particular program or regulation. Readers are responsible for verifying current details with the relevant authorities or businesses.
3. No warranties
Content is provided "as is" without any warranty of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. The site makes reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but cannot guarantee that all information is current or complete at any given time.
The site does not warrant that links to external sites are functional, that external sites maintain the content described, or that third-party services referenced on the site operate as described.
4. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the operators of this site are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of this site or reliance on its content.
5. External links
This site contains links to external websites including government agencies, recycling program operators, and retailers. These links are provided for reference only. The site does not control the content of external sites and is not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or content.
6. Intellectual property
Original written content on this site is the property of SimpleMarketCo. Images displayed on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Attribution is provided in image captions. Reuse of those images is subject to the terms of the applicable Creative Commons licence, not to these Terms of Service.
7. Permitted use
The content on this site may be read and referenced for personal, non-commercial research and informational purposes. Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of site content without permission is not permitted.
8. Changes to terms
These Terms of Service may be updated from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from use of this site are subject to Canadian jurisdiction.
10. Contact
Questions regarding these terms can be submitted through the contact form on the homepage.