Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Buddee ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

Buddee is a discovery platform that aggregates pricing, availability, and delivery information from participating retailers. We provide comparison tools to help you make informed shopping decisions. We do not sell products, process payments, or handle fulfillment—all transactions occur directly with retailers.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information as necessary
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

4. Use of Service

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Service for lawful purposes only. You agree to:

  • Use the Service in accordance with these Terms
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use automated systems to scrape or extract data
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

5. Pricing and Availability

All prices, availability, and delivery information shown on Buddee are estimates provided by participating retailers. We do not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Final prices, availability, and delivery details are confirmed at checkout on the retailer's website or app.

Prices and availability may change without notice. We are not responsible for pricing errors, out-of-stock items, or changes made by retailers after we display their information.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service contains links to third-party websites and services, including retailer websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these third parties. Your interactions with retailers are governed by their respective terms and policies.

When you click through to a retailer's website, you leave our Service and are subject to the retailer's terms of service and privacy policy.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Buddee or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our Service without our express written permission.

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information provided by retailers.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BUDDEE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Buddee and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Canada.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at our contact page.