Terms of Service

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Company Identity & Acceptance

These Terms of Service govern your use of LocalRank Ottawa and its services. By accessing and using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our website and services.

Scope of Services

We provide local map pack optimization services and neighbourhood search visibility solutions specifically designed for brick and mortar retail shops in Ottawa. Our services help Ottawa-based retailers improve their Google Business Profile presence, local search rankings, and visibility in map pack results within their service areas. We offer strategic optimization guidance, location-specific recommendations, and performance tracking to help your business connect with local customers searching for your products and services. Our platform delivers insights and strategies tailored to the Ottawa retail landscape.

User Obligations

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of our services. Prohibited behavior includes harassment or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our website, and attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any unauthorized access to your account resulting from your failure to protect your credentials.

Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of our company or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, or otherwise use any content from our website without our prior written permission. Your use of our services grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access our platform for your business purposes only. Any unauthorized use of our content or services may result in legal action and termination of your access.

Limitations of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount paid by you for our services in the preceding twelve months. We provide our services on an "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee specific results, rankings, or increases in customer engagement, as search engine algorithms and market conditions are beyond our control.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including if you breach these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. We may also discontinue or modify any part of our services at any time without notice or liability. Any provisions of these Terms of Service that by their nature should survive termination shall continue in effect, including limitations of liability, intellectual property rights, and governing law.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service and your use of our services are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, specifically the laws of the Province of Ontario, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ottawa, Ontario for the resolution of any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services. If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.