Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using CanadaBidIntel ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

CanadaBidIntel provides procurement intelligence based on publicly available Canadian government contract data. The Service includes:

• Searchable database of government contract awards
• Company and department profiles
• Tender matching and alerts
• Competitor intelligence reports
• Email digests (with your consent)

3. Data Sources and Accuracy

Public Data

Our data is sourced from the Government of Canada under the Open Government Licence - Canada. We aggregate and present this public data but do not create or control the underlying information.

Data Limitations

Please note the following limitations:

• Winners Only: We show winning suppliers, not all bidders on a contract
• Incomplete Bid Counts: Bid counts are marked "Unknown" when not published in source data
• Canadian Companies: Company nationality is approximated from address information
• Likely Competitors: Competitor intelligence is inferred from co-occurrence in similar categories and departments — these are analytical insights, not definitive relationships

No Warranty

While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the data. The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

4. AI-Generated Content

Our Service may include AI-generated summaries and insights. These are:

• Clearly labeled as "AI-generated"
• Based on public procurement data
• Intended for informational purposes only
• Not a substitute for professional advice

You should verify any AI-generated information before making business decisions.

5. User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate information
• Maintaining the security of your account
• All activities under your account
• Notifying us of unauthorized use

Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Scrape, crawl, or systematically download data (use our API instead)
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the Service for illegal purposes
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Interfere with other users' access to the Service
• Resell or redistribute our data without permission

7. Intellectual Property

Our Content

The Service design, features, and our original content are protected by copyright and other laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute them without permission.

Government Data

Government procurement data is licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. When using this data, you must comply with the licence terms and provide appropriate attribution.

8. Government Relationship

CanadaBidIntel is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Government of Canada.

We are not a government procurement portal. For official information, visit AchatsCanada.ca.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months
• We are not responsible for missed opportunities, lost bids, or business decisions based on our Service

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
• Update these Terms (we will notify you of material changes)
• Change pricing with 30 days notice

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Canada and the province of Ontario. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: info@canadabidintel.com