Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms and Eligibility

Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of these Terms of Service and all policies linked in the footer, including the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. You must be at least 16 years of age to use this site. If you are between 16 and the age of majority in your province or territory, you confirm that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian. If you are using this site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to accept these terms on its behalf.

2. Service Description

Maple North Digital provides informational content focused on practical web design topics such as accessibility, usability, performance, and search fundamentals. The content is offered for general information and educational purposes. We do not provide legal, compliance, or professional consulting services through this website. At times, we may update, remove, or reorganize content to improve clarity or accuracy. Access to the site is provided on a temporary basis and may change without notice. We do not require account registration for browsing content. If account features are introduced in the future, additional terms may apply, and they will be presented at the time of registration.

3. User Obligations

You agree to use the website lawfully and responsibly. You will not attempt to circumvent security, access non-public areas, or interfere with normal operation. You agree not to scrape, harvest, or collect information at a scale or in a manner that could harm performance or violate the rights of others. You agree not to upload or transmit malware, unsolicited promotions, or content that infringes intellectual property or privacy rights. If account features are offered in the future, you agree to maintain accurate information, keep credentials secure, and limit yourself to one account per person unless explicitly authorized. You remain responsible for all activity under your account.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website including text, graphics, illustrations, icons, and design elements is owned by Maple North Digital Ltd. or its licensors and is protected by Canadian and international intellectual property laws. You receive a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, and non-transferable licence to access and use the site for personal or internal business purposes. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works without prior written permission. Any trademarks, logos, or service marks displayed are the property of their respective owners and may not be used without consent.

5. Prohibited Activities

You may not: engage in automated scraping that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure; attempt to decompile, reverse engineer, or otherwise obtain the source code of any part of the site except as permitted by law; bypass access controls or rate limits; introduce viruses, worms, or other harmful code; impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation; use the site to publish or distribute illegal, defamatory, or infringing material; or use the site for any activity that violates applicable laws, platform rules, or third party rights. We may investigate violations and cooperate with law enforcement where required.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content are provided on an as is and as available basis. While we aim for accuracy and clarity, we do not warrant that the content is complete, current, or error free. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, secure operation, or that the site is free of harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties and conditions, whether express, implied, or statutory, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. You are responsible for evaluating whether the information is appropriate for your specific needs.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Maple North Digital Ltd. and its directors, officers, employees, and contractors are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including loss of data, business interruption, or lost profits, arising from or related to your use of the site. Our total aggregate liability for any claim related to the site is limited to the greater of one hundred Canadian dollars (CAD 100) or the amount you paid to us in the twelve months prior to the event giving rise to the claim, whichever is lower. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so the above may not apply to you in full.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Maple North Digital Ltd. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from or related to your breach of these terms, your misuse of the site, or your violation of any law or third party right. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification, in which case you agree to cooperate with our reasonable requests.

9. Third Party Links and Services

The website may reference third party tools, standards, or resources to help you learn more about web design topics. These references do not imply endorsement and are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external websites. If you choose to follow a link to another site, you do so at your own discretion and subject to that site’s terms and policies.

10. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices. By using the site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy. You can review it at any time by visiting our Privacy Policy. If you contact us through the form on the site, we will use the information you provide to respond to your inquiry in line with that policy.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable in Ontario, without regard to conflict of laws principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Toronto, Ontario for any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms or the website, subject to the dispute resolution process described below.

12. Dispute Resolution

Before starting any legal action, you agree to contact us and allow thirty days for informal resolution. Send a written notice describing the dispute and your requested resolution to the contact address below. If we cannot resolve the matter within thirty days, either party may bring a claim in the courts identified in the governing law section. Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking interim injunctive relief where appropriate.

13. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the website, in whole or in part, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these terms, if we are required to do so by law, or if we are making material changes that affect the operation of the site. Upon termination, your right to use the site ends immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will continue to apply, including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and governing law.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these terms from time to time to reflect updates to our services, legal requirements, or best practices. Changes take effect fourteen days after posting the updated terms on this page unless a shorter period is required by law. Your continued use of the site after changes become effective means you accept the updated terms. We encourage you to check this page periodically for the most current version.

15. Contact Information

Legal entity: Maple North Digital Ltd. For questions about these terms or to provide dispute notices, contact us using the details below or through the form on our contact page.

• Address: 161 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2S1
• Phone: +1 (416) 794-5028
• Email: use our contact form or write to [email protected]

Effective date of this version: March 12, 2026.