Introduction

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Zealty (operated by Zealty Online Search Inc.) By engaging with Zealty.ca (the “Website”), you, the user, hereby affirm your acceptance of and agreement to these Terms of Use ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. This acceptance is considered binding upon your access or use of any part of our Website, services, or content. It's important to carefully review these Terms, as they form a legally binding contract between you and Zealty regarding your use of our services.

If at any point you find yourself in disagreement with any portion of these Terms, we respectfully request that you cease use of the Website immediately. Continued use of our services signifies ongoing acceptance of these Terms and any future amendments or updates thereto, which may be made from time to time with or without direct notification to you.

We encourage users to regularly review the Terms to stay informed about their rights and obligations. Your continued engagement with Zealty following any modifications to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes and your agreement to be bound by the updated Terms.

Eligibility Criteria

Age and Legal Competence: To access and use the Website, you must be at least 19 years old, or the age of majority in your province/territory, whichever is greater, granting you the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements. By using our services, you affirm that you meet this age requirement and possess the mental and legal competence to adhere to these Terms.

Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms. We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for your personal or internal business use related to real estate.

You must not:

• Scrape, crawl, spider, harvest, or extract any data from the Website, manually or via automated means
• Reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from any part of the Website without written permission
• Use bots or scripts to access, monitor, or interact with the Website
• Impersonate any person or entity or provide false information
• Interfere with or compromise the Website’s security, performance, or functionality
• Resell or offer services that compete with Zealty using Website data

Ownership and Intellectual Property

All content and technology on the Website including listings, data, design, layout, software, graphics, and trademarks, is owned or licensed by Zealty and protected by Canadian and international IP laws. You may not use Zealty’s name, logo, or content without prior written consent.

Data Usage and Aggregation

Zealty may use both identifiable and anonymized data:

• Identifiable data (e.g., name, phone number, email, property interests) may be shared with our partners, including but not limited to real estate agents, mortgage brokers and lawyers to help you with real estate services.
• Anonymized or aggregated data (e.g., page views, search trends) may be shared or sold for analytics, marketing, or benchmarking.

We may receive financial or other benefits from referring you to such partners. You may opt out of identifiable data sharing by contacting support@zealty.ca.

Third-Party Services and Content

Zealty may link to or integrate with third-party services. Your interactions with these third parties are governed by their terms. We do not control and are not liable for third-party services or their use of your data. We may receive financial or other benefits from referring you to such partners.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to improve functionality, personalize content, and analyze traffic. By using Zealty, you consent to our use of cookies as described in the Privacy Policy.

Enforcement and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms or applicable law. We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations and take appropriate action, including legal enforcement.

Disclaimers

The Website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Zealty makes no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or availability of the Website or content.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent allowed by law, Zealty will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of data, profits, or goodwill, arising from your use of the Platform.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Zealty, its affiliates, officers, and agents from any claim, liability, or expense arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

Dispute Resolution

All disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Vancouver, British Columbia, under the rules of the British Columbia Arbitration Act. Each party shall bear their own costs unless otherwise awarded.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada. Any dispute not resolved through arbitration will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Vancouver, BC.

Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on the Website. Continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the revised Terms.