IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE - READ BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.
By accessing or using ottawapaintcontractors.com (the "Website"), including the Paint IQ Q&A feature and all other features, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not use this Website.
These Terms include important limitations on our liability, disclaimers regarding AI-generated content, arbitration provisions, and class action waivers. Your use of this Website constitutes your acceptance of these provisions.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE ALL USE OF THIS WEBSITE.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using this Website in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Ottawa Paint Contractors, a division of Justyn Rook Contracting, a sole proprietorship operated by Justyn Rook ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company").
IMPORTANT: OTTAWA PAINT CONTRACTORS and Justyn Rook Contracting are sole proprietorships operated by Justyn Rook. All references to "the Company," "we," "us," or "our" include Justyn Rook as an individual. All liability protections, indemnification provisions, disclaimers, and limitations in these Terms apply equally to and protect Justyn Rook personally, in his individual capacity, and all personal assets.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.
2. Nature of Services and Content
2.1 Informational Purposes Only
ALL CONTENT ON THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Nothing on this Website constitutes professional contracting advice. Always consult with qualified professionals for your specific situation.
2.2 No Professional-Client Relationship
Use of this Website does not create any professional-client, contractor-client, fiduciary, or advisory relationship between you and Ottawa Paint Contractors or Justyn Rook Contracting.
2.3 Building and Safety Disclaimer
PAINTING WORK INVOLVES BUILDING CODE AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS. Information provided on this website or through Paint IQ is not a substitute for professional assessment. Interior and exterior painting must comply with the Ontario Building Code and applicable regulations and be performed by qualified professionals. Improper surface preparation or product selection can result in peeling, bubbling, mould growth, or structural damage. Always obtain proper assessments and use appropriate safety equipment for painting projects.
2.4 Additional Painting Safety Disclaimer
PAINTING SERVICES REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE. Surface conditions, moisture levels, substrate materials, and environmental exposure vary significantly across properties in Ottawa. Information on this website regarding interior painting, exterior painting, or specialty finishes is general in nature and must not be used as a substitute for site-specific professional assessment. Projects involving lead paint removal, high-elevation work, or heritage properties require qualified contractors. Failure to obtain proper professional assessment can result in health hazards, property damage, or building code violations.
3. Paint IQ (AI-Generated Content)
CRITICAL AI DISCLAIMER
Paint IQ uses artificial intelligence to generate responses. AI-generated content may be inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, misleading, or entirely fabricated. NEVER rely on AI content for safety, structural, legal, financial, or construction decisions.
By using Paint IQ or any AI features, you expressly acknowledge and agree that you use AI-generated content entirely at your own risk and will not rely on AI content for any decision without independent professional verification.
4. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL OTTAWA PAINT CONTRACTORS, JUSTYN ROOK CONTRACTING, JUSTYN ROOK (INDIVIDUALLY), OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, CONTRACTORS, INTERNS, SUPPLIERS, OR SUCCESSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed CAD $100.00.
5. Intellectual Property
"Ottawa Paint Contractors," "Justyn Rook Contracting," "Paint IQ," and related logos and marks are trademarks of Justyn Rook Contracting. All content on this Website is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.
6. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
7. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our contact page.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USE OF THIS WEBSITE.