Terms of Use

The terms that apply when you use the EcoCity Ottawa (OBEC) website.

Last updated: September 2026

Acceptance of these terms

These terms apply to your use of this website, operated by EcoCity Ottawa (formerly Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City, OBEC), a registered Canadian charity. By browsing this site, submitting a form, or donating through it, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Using this site

You may browse, read, and share content from this site for personal, non-commercial, and educational purposes. You agree not to use the site to submit false or misleading information, attempt to disrupt or gain unauthorized access to it, or use it for any unlawful purpose.

Content and intellectual property

Text, images, logos, and materials on this site belong to OBEC or are used with permission, unless otherwise noted. You are welcome to share our published content with attribution to EcoCity Ottawa; please contact us before reproducing it for commercial purposes.

Donations

Donations made through this site are processed by third-party platforms (currently Zeffy and CanadaHelps) under their own terms and refund policies. Official tax receipts are issued in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements for registered charities.

Links to other sites

This site links to partner organizations, resources, and third-party services (such as our donation platforms and embedded maps). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external sites.

No warranty

This site and its content are provided "as is," without warranty of any kind. While we work to keep information accurate and current, OBEC does not guarantee the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or fit for a particular purpose.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, OBEC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable within it.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Any update will be posted on this page with a new "last updated" date. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

Questions about these terms

If you have questions about these terms, contact us at 108 Equestrian Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2M 1H6, or through our contact page.