Terms of Use

By accessing or using YourSayOntario.ca (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site. These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

Your Say Ontario is an independent, community-centred information platform providing Ontario residents with expert-reviewed guides on civic engagement, housing, healthcare, environment, and provincial finance topics. The content on this Site is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

Nothing on this Site creates a professional-client relationship between you and any author, contributor, or editor. For legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice, you should consult a qualified Ontario-licensed professional.

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of information published on this Site, we make no warranties or representations as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any content. Ontario legislation, regulations, and government programs change frequently. Always verify important information directly with the relevant Ontario government source.

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By submitting content through our Community Voices form, you grant Your Say Ontario a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to publish, edit, and display your submission on this Site and its associated social media channels. You confirm that your submission is your own original, first-hand account, does not infringe any third-party rights, and complies with applicable Canadian law.

You may not submit content that is defamatory, harassing, hateful, obscene, fraudulent, commercially motivated, or in violation of any person's privacy. We reserve the right to decline, remove, or edit any submission at our sole discretion.

You may not use this Site to:

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To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Ontario law, Your Say Ontario, its editors, authors, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this Site or reliance on any content published herein. Your use of this Site is at your sole risk.

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Material changes will be announced on the Site with reasonable notice. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. The “last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected] or by mail at 123 Ontario St, Suite 456, Toronto, ON M1N 2P3, Canada.