Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of terms

By creating an account or using WinBasketBuddy, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.

2. What WinBasketBuddy is

WinBasketBuddy is a community-driven grocery price-comparison platform for Windsor, Ontario. Prices are submitted by WinBuddies (shoppers) and Merchants (grocers), and are not verified by us before publication.

3. Accounts

• You must provide accurate information when registering as a WinBuddy or Merchant.
• You are responsible for keeping your password secure and for all activity under your account.
• Merchant accounts must be created by someone authorized to represent that store.

4. Reporting prices

• Price reports must be submitted in good faith and reflect a real price you observed at that store.
• We verify you are physically near a store (via GPS) before accepting a report for it, to deter fake submissions.
• To keep the platform usable for everyone, report submissions are rate-limited per account.
• We may remove reports or suspend accounts that submit false, spam, or abusive content.

5. Rewards points and referrals

Points, leaderboard rank, and referral bonuses are for engagement and recognition only. They have no cash value, cannot be redeemed, transferred, or exchanged, and we may adjust the rules, values, or existence of the rewards program at any time.

6. Accuracy disclaimer

Prices shown on WinBasketBuddy are submitted by shoppers and merchants and can change, be reported incorrectly, or become outdated. We do not guarantee any price is currently accurate. Always confirm the price in-store before making a purchase decision based on it.

7. Merchant responsibilities

Merchants are responsible for the accuracy of prices they submit for their own store. Merchants may not submit false pricing for competitor stores or otherwise misuse the platform to disadvantage other businesses.

8. Prohibited conduct

• Submitting false, fraudulent, or spam price reports.
• Attempting to circumvent location verification or report rate limits.
• Creating multiple accounts to abuse the referral or rewards program.
• Using the platform to harass, harm, or disadvantage any person or business.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. You may stop using the platform and request account deletion at any time.

10. Disclaimer of warranties

WinBasketBuddy is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any price data is accurate or current.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, WinBasketBuddy is not liable for any losses or damages arising from your use of the platform, including reliance on inaccurate price information.

12. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.

13. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms as the platform evolves. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated terms.

14. Contact

Questions about these terms? Email us at buddy@winbasketbuddy.com.