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Terms of Use

Last updated: November 21, 2025

near me® is a voice-first local discovery platform for brick-and-mortar businesses, providing offers and merchant-direct ordering. These Terms of Use explain the conditions under which you may access and use our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

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

1. Who we are

In these Terms, "near me®", "we", "us", and "our" refer to the company that operates the near me® local discovery and commerce platform. "You" and "your" refer to any person who accesses or uses the Service.

Our Service is designed to help users discover nearby brick-and-mortar businesses, view exclusive deals and discounts, and in some cases access direct ordering or booking options provided by those businesses or third-party providers.

2. Eligibility and acceptance

2.1 Eligibility

You may use the Service only if you:

  • are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction; and
  • have the legal authority to enter into a binding agreement with near me®.

If you are using the Service on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2.2 Acceptance of the Terms

By accessing or using the Service in any way, including browsing the website, installing or using the mobile app, or redeeming a deal or discount, you agree to these Terms and to any additional terms incorporated by reference (such as our Privacy Policy).

3. The Service

3.1 Local discovery and commerce

The Service enables users to:

  • discover nearby brick-and-mortar businesses;
  • view business information, such as location and contact details;
  • access exclusive deals and discounts where available; and
  • in some cases, use direct ordering or booking links provided by those businesses or third-party platforms.

3.2 Word-bubble and tap-based discovery

The Service may present "word bubbles" or similar interactive elements that allow you to tap or select categories, preferences, or queries in a simple manner. These features are intended to make local discovery fast and intuitive.

3.3 Third-party businesses and services

near me® does not own or operate the brick-and-mortar businesses listed on the Service. Each business is responsible for its own operations, products, services, pricing, availability, and compliance with applicable laws.

Some ordering, booking, payment, or reservation functions may be provided through third-party platforms. Those third parties are solely responsible for their services and terms.

4. Deals, discounts, and offers

4.1 Nature of deals and discounts

The Service may display exclusive deals, discounts, vouchers, or promotional offers (collectively, "Offers") for certain businesses. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, Offers are created, controlled, and fulfilled by the relevant business or third-party provider, not by near me®.

4.2 Availability and conditions

Offers may be subject to conditions such as:

  • limited quantities;
  • time-limited availability;
  • specific locations;
  • particular products or services; or
  • other restrictions as set by the business.

You are responsible for reviewing any terms or conditions associated with an Offer before redeeming it. near me® does not guarantee that any Offer will be available or honoured at any specific time.

4.3 No warranty on Offers

near me® does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or value of any Offer and is not responsible if a business declines, modifies, or honours an Offer in a different manner than you expected. Any dispute about an Offer is between you and the business or third-party provider.

5. Accounts and security

5.1 Creating an account

Some features of the Service may require you to create an account or provide certain information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information, and to keep it updated.

5.2 Account security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials associated with your account and for all activities that occur under your account. If you believe your account has been compromised, you must notify us promptly. near me® is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account.

6. Location and device data

6.1 Location-based features

The Service may use your device's location data to provide hyperlocal discovery, including showing businesses, deals, discounts, and Offers that are near you. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of location data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and your device settings.

6.2 Accuracy of location data

The accuracy of location-based features depends on various factors, such as network connectivity and device settings. near me® does not guarantee precise location accuracy and is not responsible for any inaccuracies in location data.

7. Payments and third-party platforms

7.1 Payments to businesses

Purchases, bookings, or other transactions facilitated through the Service are generally made directly with the relevant business or via a third-party platform. near me® is not a party to those transactions unless explicitly stated otherwise.

7.2 Third-party terms

If you are redirected from the Service to a third-party website, application, or payment processor, your use of that third-party service is governed by its own terms and policies. near me® is not responsible for the content, security, or performance of third-party services.

8. Acceptable use and restrictions

8.1 Acceptable use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms.

8.2 Prohibited activities

You must not:

  • use the Service in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation;
  • access or attempt to access any part of the Service using automated means (such as bots or scrapers) without our prior written consent;
  • interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Service or the servers or networks used to provide it;
  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to any accounts, systems, or networks;
  • use the Service to publish or transmit any unlawful, harmful, defamatory, harassing, or otherwise objectionable content;
  • misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity; or
  • reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service, except where permitted by law.

9. Intellectual property

9.1 Ownership

The Service, including all content, features, design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by or licensed to near me® and is protected by intellectual property and other laws.

9.2 Limited licence

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, near me® grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use (or, if you are a business, for your internal business purposes in connection with listing or managing your presence on the Service).

9.3 No implied rights

Except for the limited licence expressly granted above, nothing in these Terms gives you any rights in or to the Service or any content or intellectual property of near me® or its licensors.

10. User content and feedback

10.1 User content

If you submit, upload, or share any content through the Service (such as reviews, comments, or feedback), you grant near me® a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable licence to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, and perform that content in connection with operating and improving the Service.

You are solely responsible for any content you submit and must ensure that it does not infringe any rights of others or violate any applicable law.

10.2 Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Service, you agree that near me® may use that feedback without restriction or compensation to you.

11. Disclaimers

11.1 Service provided "as is"

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, near me® disclaims all warranties, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

11.2 No guarantee of accuracy or availability

near me® does not warrant that:

  • the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;
  • information about businesses, deals, discounts, Offers, or locations will be accurate, complete, or current; or
  • any Offer, product, or service displayed on the Service will be available or suitable for your needs.

12. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, near me® and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenues, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with:

  • your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Service;
  • any conduct or content of any business, user, or third party; or
  • any content obtained from the Service.

To the extent liability cannot be excluded, our total liability for any claims arising out of or relating to the Service or these Terms is limited to the amount, if any, that you paid to near me® for use of the Service in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless near me® and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • your access to or use of the Service;
  • your violation of these Terms; or
  • your violation of any third-party rights.

14. Changes to the Service and these Terms

14.1 Changes to the Service

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you.

14.2 Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after the updated Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

15. Governing law and disputes

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to the Service will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ontario, Canada to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service, except where applicable law provides otherwise.

16. General provisions

16.1 Entire agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and near me® regarding your use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements or understandings relating to the Service.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16.3 No waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms at any time, without restriction.

17. Contact us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use or the Service, you may contact us using the details provided on the Contact page of the near me® website or app.

This Terms of Use template is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should seek independent legal advice to ensure that these Terms are appropriate for your specific circumstances and jurisdiction.