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Terms of Use

What you can expect from us, and what we ask of you.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to WellingtonAdvertiser.com. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, and digital services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. 

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing WellingtonAdvertiser.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We may update these Terms periodically, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any modifications. Material changes will be communicated through prominent notice on our website or via email to registered users.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

Wellington Advertiser provides digital journalism services including:

·        Local news reporting and editorial content

·        Community event listings and announcements

·        Digital advertising services

·        User commenting and engagement features

·        Email newsletters and alerts

·        Classified advertising platform

Our service may include third-party advertisements and sponsored content, which will be clearly labeled as such in accordance with journalism ethics standards.

3. USER REGISTRATION
AND ACCOUNT SECURITY

Registration Requirements

·        You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

·        You must provide accurate, current, and complete information

·        You are prohibited from creating multiple accounts

·        Business accounts must be authorized by appropriate representatives 


Account Security

·        You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials

·        You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized account access

·        We implement industry-standard security measures but cannot guarantee absolute security

·        You are liable for all activities under your account

4. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

Your privacy is important to us. Our comprehensive Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable privacy laws including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act). Key points include:

·        We collect only necessary information for service provision

·        We do not sell personal data to third parties

·        You have rights to access, correct, and delete your personal information

·        We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy

5. USER CONDUCT AND
COMMUNITY STANDARDS

Acceptable Use

Users must engage respectfully and constructively. We encourage robust debate on community issues while maintaining civility.

Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

·        Post false, misleading, or defamatory content

·        Engage in harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory behavior

·        Share content that violates others' privacy or intellectual property rights

·        Attempt to manipulate or spam our systems

·        Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity

·        Post content that violates applicable laws

·        Share graphic violence or adult content

·        Engage in commercial solicitation without authorization

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates these Terms. Our moderation decisions are guided by journalism ethics and community standards. Users may appeal moderation decisions through our established process.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Our Content

All original journalism, photography, graphics, and other content created by Wellington Advertiser staff is protected by copyright. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited except as permitted by fair dealing provisions.

User-Generated Content

By submitting content (comments, photos, letters to the editor), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and archive such content across our platforms. You retain ownership of your content and may request removal at any time.

Third-Party Content

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with copyright laws. If you believe your rights have been infringed, please contact us with details for prompt investigation.

7. DIGITAL ADVERTISING
AND COMMERCIAL USE

Advertising Standards

All advertising content must comply with Canadian advertising standards and will be clearly distinguished from editorial content. We reserve the right to reject advertising that conflicts with our editorial standards.

Prohibited Commercial Use

Users may not:

·        Scrape or systematically download our content for commercial purposes

·        Use our platform for unauthorized advertising or promotion

·        Resell access to our services

8. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS

Service Availability

We strive for continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend services for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

Content Accuracy

While we maintain high journalistic standards, we make no warranties about the completeness or accuracy of all content, particularly user-generated content and third-party information.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Wellington Advertiser's liability is limited to the amount paid by you for our services in the preceding 12 months. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages.

9. TERMINATION

By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features.

By Us

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

·        Violation of these Terms

·        Illegal activity

·        Extended inactivity

·        Technical or security concerns

Upon termination, your right to access our services ceases immediately, though certain provisions of these Terms survive termination.

10. ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION

We are committed to digital accessibility and strive to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us for assistance. We welcome feedback on improving accessibility.

11. LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Wellington County, Ontario.

Severability

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

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of our rights.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

For Terms of Use questions:
Email: editor@wellingtonadvertiser.com

For editorial matters:
Email: editor@wellingtonadvertiser.com

For technical support:
Email: classified@wellingtonadvertiser.com


Mailing Address:

Wellington Advertiser
905 Gartshore Street
PO Box 252, Fergus, ON N1M 2W8

Phone:
(519) 843-5410

13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
FOR JOURNALISM

Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is independent of commercial interests. Advertising relationships do not influence news coverage or editorial positions.

Corrections and Retractions

We are committed to accuracy and will promptly correct errors. Significant corrections will be prominently displayed.

Source Protection

We protect the confidentiality of sources as permitted by law and journalistic ethics.

Community Engagement

We encourage community participation in our democratic mission while maintaining professional journalism standards. 

Last Updated: July 1, 2025
Version: 2025.1

These Terms of Use reflect current legal standards for digital journalism platforms and community engagement. We encourage users to review these Terms periodically and contact us with any questions or concerns.