Welcome to Urban Moose — your digital destination for thoughtful insights on design, development, and startups. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, content, and services provided by Urban Moose (“we”, “our”, or “us”). By using our site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use Urban Moose.
1. Use of the Website
Urban Moose is a Canada-based blog platform intended for individuals seeking informative and inspiring content in the fields of technology, software design, digital products, and entrepreneurship.
You may use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided that you comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
2. User Conduct
By accessing Urban Moose, you agree not to:
- Use the site in any unlawful or abusive manner
- Post or transmit any content that is misleading, defamatory, obscene, or infringing on third-party rights
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or related systems
- Use bots, spiders, or other automated tools to collect data from the site
- Interfere with the website’s performance or security
We reserve the right to terminate your access if you engage in behaviour that violates these Terms.
3. Intellectual Property
All content published on Urban Moose — including text, images, graphics, code snippets, articles, and logos — is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.
Unless otherwise stated:
- All original content is the property of Urban Moose
- You may share or quote content only with clear attribution and a link back to the original source
- You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works for commercial purposes without our written permission
Third-party trademarks or materials remain the property of their respective owners.
4. Submissions and Comments
Urban Moose may allow users to submit comments, feedback, or other forms of content. By submitting content to the site, you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content
- Confirm that the content does not violate any copyright, trademark, or privacy rights
- Understand that we may moderate, edit, or remove submitted content at our discretion
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
Urban Moose provides content “as is” and “as available.” While we strive for accuracy and relevance:
- We make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content
- We do not warrant that the site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted
- The information provided does not constitute professional advice (legal, financial, technical, etc.)
Use the content at your own discretion.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Urban Moose shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:
- Your use or inability to use the website
- Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
- Any actions taken based on information from this site
This limitation applies even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. Links to Third-Party Sites
Urban Moose may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or services of third-party sites. Visiting those links is at your own risk, and you should review their terms separately.
8. Modifications to the Service
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of the website, content, or features at any time without notice. These Terms may also be updated periodically, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in Toronto, Ontario.
