Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the DataHarbor website (dataharbor.ca), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our platform. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the service.
Use of Open Data
The municipal datasets, analyses, and platform features provided by DataHarbor are intended for civic, research, and educational purposes. You may access, download, and reuse the data in accordance with applicable open data licenses, provided you attribute the source. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any dataset.
User Responsibilities
You agree to use the platform lawfully and not to misuse or interfere with its operation. This includes refraining from automated data scraping that overloads our systems, attempting to breach security, or using the site to distribute malicious content. You are responsible for any content you submit or post.
Intellectual Property
The DataHarbor platform, its original content, features, functionality, and branding are the property of CivicData Canada and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. The underlying municipal data is subject to its own licensing terms, which are provided with each dataset.
Limitation of Liability
DataHarbor and CivicData Canada shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the service. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of data, profits, or business interruption arising from the use of our platform or datasets.
Modifications & Termination
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. The most current version will always be posted on this page. We may also suspend or terminate your access to the platform immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users.