The rules for using TopDentals.ca.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using TopDentals.ca (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use the Site.

These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and TopDentals.ca. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these terms.

About the Platform

TopDentals.ca is an online dental directory that aggregates information about dental clinics and practitioners across Canada to help patients discover and compare providers. The Site does not provide dental care or any form of medical service.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice or liability.

Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these terms. You must not:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, provincial, or local laws or regulations.
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract listing data without our express written permission.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, its servers, or associated systems.
• Introduce malware, viruses, or any other harmful code.
• Impersonate another person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Use automated tools to create accounts or submit content in bulk.
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site.

Accounts and Practice Listings

Dental practices may register for an account to manage their listing. By creating an account, you represent that:

• All registration information you provide is accurate and complete.
• You are authorised to act on behalf of the dental practice.
• You will keep your account credentials confidential and are responsible for all activity under your account.
• You will promptly update your listing to keep information current and accurate.

We reserve the right to suspend or remove any account or listing that violates these terms, contains inaccurate information, or is otherwise deemed inappropriate at our sole discretion.

Listings and Content Accuracy

TopDentals.ca strives to provide accurate and current directory information, but we do not warrant that listing details — including addresses, phone numbers, services offered, hours of operation, or availability status — are complete, error-free, or up to date.

Listing information may be sourced from public records, third-party databases, or provided directly by the clinic. Patients should verify clinic details directly with the provider before making any healthcare decisions.

No Medical Advice

The content on TopDentals.ca — including clinic descriptions, service categories, and specialty information — is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute and must not be construed as medical, dental, or health advice.

Always seek the advice of a qualified dental or healthcare professional with respect to any dental condition or treatment. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.

Intellectual Property

The TopDentals.ca name, logo, design, software, database structure, and original site content are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by Canadian copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Site for its intended purpose. You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute any site content without our written permission.
• Create derivative works based on Site content or design.
• Use our trademarks or branding without express written consent.
• Frame or mirror any part of the Site on another website.

Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to external websites operated by dental clinics and other third parties. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over third-party sites, do not endorse them, and accept no responsibility for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their own terms.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties including, but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
• Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.
• Warranties that listing information is accurate, complete, or current.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, TopDentals.ca, its owners, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site.
• Reliance on any listing, directory, or informational content on the Site.
• Interactions with or services received from dental practitioners listed on the Site.
• Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the province in which TopDentals.ca operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that province, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date above. For material changes, we will provide reasonable advance notice where practicable (such as a notice on the Site or by email to registered users). Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.