Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using kitchenequipment.ca (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of such changes.

2. Description of Service

Kitchen Equipment Canada operates an independent directory and review platform for commercial kitchen equipment suppliers in Canada. The Site provides:

• A directory of commercial kitchen equipment suppliers with company profiles.
• Editorial rankings based on our proprietary scoring methodology.
• User-submitted reviews of listed suppliers.
• Service category comparisons and informational content.

3. User-Submitted Reviews

3.1 Review Guidelines

By submitting a review, you represent and warrant that:

• Your review is based on a genuine experience with the reviewed supplier.
• The information in your review is truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
• You are not an employee, owner, or competitor of the company you are reviewing, unless clearly disclosed.
• Your review does not contain defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable content.
• Your review does not infringe on any third party's intellectual property or privacy rights.

3.2 Moderation

All reviews are subject to moderation before publication. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to:

• Approve, reject, or remove any review for any reason.
• Edit reviews for clarity, formatting, or to remove personally identifiable information.
• Delay publication of reviews pending verification.
• Remove previously published reviews if they are found to violate these Terms.

3.3 License Grant

By submitting a review, you grant Kitchen Equipment Canada a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display your review in connection with the Site and our services.

4. Rankings and Editorial Content

4.1 Editorial Independence

Rankings displayed on the Site are editorial in nature and are determined by our proprietary scoring methodology. Ranking scores are calculated based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, service range, customer reviews, industry experience, response time, pricing transparency, and certifications.

4.2 No Endorsement

Rankings and scores do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of any supplier's services. They are provided as a comparative tool to assist users in evaluating suppliers. We encourage users to conduct their own due diligence before engaging any supplier.

5. Accuracy Disclaimer

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information on the Site, we do not warrant or guarantee that:

• Company profiles, contact information, or service listings are current or complete.
• Rankings reflect real-time performance of listed suppliers.
• User-submitted reviews are accurate or representative of typical experiences.
• The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Information on the Site is provided "as is" and should not be the sole basis for business decisions. Suppliers listed on the Site are independent businesses and are not affiliated with Kitchen Equipment Canada.

6. No Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

We do not warrant that the Site will meet your requirements, that results obtained from the Site will be accurate or reliable, or that the quality of any information obtained through the Site will meet your expectations.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT CANADA, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site, including user-submitted reviews.
• Any content obtained from the Site.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your submissions.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Site exceed one hundred Canadian dollars (CAD $100.00).

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kitchen Equipment Canada and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your submission of reviews, or your violation of these Terms.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, design, ranking methodology, and software, is the property of Kitchen Equipment Canada or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written consent.

Company names, logos, and trademarks displayed on the Site belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

10. Company Listings

Companies are listed based on publicly available information and editorial research. If you represent a listed company and wish to update your profile information, please contact us at info@kitchenequipment.ca or use our contact form.

11. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Site to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent reviews.
• Impersonate any person or entity.
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Site without our prior written consent.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's infrastructure or security.
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario, Canada.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: