Terms and Conditions
Last updated: April 21, 2026
Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") carefully before using Ottawa Times at https://otttimes.ca (the "Site"), operated by Ottawa Times ("we," "us," or "our").
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site.
Use of the Site
You may use the Site for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content from the Site without our prior written permission
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, provincial, or federal law
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems
- Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest content from the Site without our consent
- Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or spam through the Site
Intellectual Property
All content published on the Site — including articles, photographs, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of Ottawa Times or its respective contributors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may share links to our stories and quote brief excerpts (with attribution and a link back to the original article) for non-commercial purposes. Any other use of our content requires our explicit written consent.
User-Submitted Content
If you submit content to us — including news tips, letters, pitches, or comments — you grant Ottawa Times a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, edit, publish, and distribute that content in connection with our editorial operations. You represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.
Accuracy and Editorial Discretion
We strive to ensure that all content published on the Site is accurate and up to date. However, we make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information on the Site. We reserve the right to correct, update, or remove any content at our discretion without notice.
Content on the Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
Advertising
The Site displays third-party advertising. Advertisers are responsible for the content of their advertisements. Ottawa Times does not endorse any advertiser, product, or service featured in advertisements displayed on the Site.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ottawa Times 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 or its content.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: