These Terms of Use apply to your use of canadiansme.ca and related websites operated by Cmarketing Inc. By using the site, you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1.Using the site
You may browse, read and share our content for personal, non-commercial purposes or for use within your own business. You agree not to misuse the site — including attempting to gain unauthorised access, disrupting its operation, scraping content in bulk, or using it for unlawful purposes.
2.Content is for information only
Articles, guides, calculators, checklists and other resources are general information for Canadian small business owners. They are not legal, tax, accounting, financial or professional advice. Rules, rates, deadlines and government programmes change — always confirm details with the Canada Revenue Agency, the relevant government body or a qualified professional before acting.
3.Interviews and contributed content
Views expressed by interviewees, columnists and contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of CanadianSME Small Business Magazine or Cmarketing Inc.
4.Intellectual property
All content on the site — including text, images, logos, magazine issues, podcasts and design — is owned by Cmarketing Inc. or its licensors and is protected by Canadian and international copyright and trademark law. You may share links and short excerpts with attribution. Republishing whole articles requires written permission.
5.Partner logos and trademarks
Logos and trademarks of partners, sponsors and other companies shown on the site belong to their respective owners and are used with permission or for identification only.
6.Submissions and comments
When you submit a story, nomination, comment or other material, you confirm it is accurate and that you have the right to share it, and you give us a non-exclusive licence to edit, publish and promote it in any medium. We may decline, edit or remove submissions at our discretion.
7.Links to other websites
The site links to government programmes, partners and other third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for their content, accuracy or privacy practices.
8.Tools and calculators
Calculators and finders on the site provide estimates based on the information you enter and publicly available rates at the time of publishing. Results are not guaranteed and should be verified before you rely on them.
9.Disclaimer and limitation of liability
The site is provided “as is”. To the extent permitted by law, Cmarketing Inc. is not liable for any loss arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content.
10.Accessibility
We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have difficulty using any part of the site, please contact us and we will provide the information in another format.
11.Changes and governing law
We may update these terms at any time; continued use of the site means you accept the updated terms. These terms are governed by the laws of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada.
This page is provided for general information and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before publication.
