Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Local Lens, Edmonton's trusted directory for connecting residents with exceptional local businesses. By accessing and using the Local Lens website (hereinafter referred to as "the Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. Please read these terms carefully before using the Site. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Local Lens, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. We may update these terms from time to time, and it is your responsibility to review them periodically. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

Local Lens is a directory that provides information about local businesses in Edmonton, Alberta. We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any business listing or review. We are not responsible for any interactions or transactions between users and businesses listed on the Site.

3. User Conduct

You agree to use Local Lens only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:

  • Posting or transmitting any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content.
  • Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.
  • Interfering with or disrupting the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site.
  • Collecting or storing personal data about other users without their express consent.
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site.
  • Using any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission.

4. Business Listings

Businesses listed on Local Lens are responsible for the accuracy and legality of their listings. We reserve the right to remove or modify any listing that violates these Terms and Conditions or our policies. We do not endorse any particular business listed on the Site and are not responsible for any damages or losses incurred as a result of using a business listed on the Site.

5. User Reviews and Content

Users may submit reviews, ratings, comments, and other content to the Site. By submitting content, you grant Local Lens a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content that you submit and that the content is accurate, not misleading, and does not violate these Terms and Conditions or the rights of any third party.

Local Lens reserves the right to remove or edit any content that violates these Terms and Conditions or our policies. We do not regularly review posted content, but we may do so at our discretion. We are not responsible for any content posted by users.

6. Intellectual Property

The content, design, and graphics on Local Lens are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or display any portion of the Site without our express written permission.

Local Lens and the Local Lens logo are trademarks of Innovate Edmonton Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, and logos used on the Site are the property of their respective owners.

7. Limitation of Liability

Local Lens is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site or its content, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. In no event shall Innovate Edmonton Inc., its affiliates, or their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Innovate Edmonton Inc., its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any rights of another.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your use of the Site.

10. Termination

We may terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Site.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Innovate Edmonton Inc.
10235 101 St NW #800
Edmonton, AB T5J 3G1
Email: legal@locallens.com
Phone: (780) 555-1212

12. Miscellaneous

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Innovate Edmonton Inc. with respect to your use of the Site. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. You may not assign these Terms and Conditions without our prior written consent, and any attempt to do so shall be void. We may assign these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice to you.