IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE - READ BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.
By accessing or using ottawaadditions.com (the "Website"), including the Addition 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 Additions, a division of Justyn Rook Contracting, a sole proprietorship operated by Justyn Rook ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company").
IMPORTANT: OTTAWA ADDITIONS 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 Additions or Justyn Rook Contracting.
2.3 Building and Safety Disclaimer
POST-CONSTRUCTION CLEANING INVOLVES CHEMICAL HANDLING, DUST CONTROL, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AWARENESS, AND SURFACE-SPECIFIC TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS. Information provided on this website or through Addition IQ is not a substitute for professional assessment. Improper cleaning methods can lead to surface damage, chemical exposure hazards, or inadequate dust removal. Always ensure proper safety protocols and hire qualified home addition professionals.
2.4 Additional Home Addition Disclaimer
HOME ADDITIONS REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE. Home addition projects involve structural engineering, foundation work, and building code compliance that vary significantly across Ottawa properties. Information on this website regarding construction methods, materials, or costs is general in nature and must not be used as a substitute for site-specific professional assessment. Projects involving load-bearing modifications, heritage properties, or zoning variances require qualified contractors with appropriate experience. Failure to obtain proper professional assessment can result in structural issues, permit violations, or code non-compliance.
3. Addition IQ (AI-Generated Content)
CRITICAL AI DISCLAIMER
Addition 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 Addition 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 ADDITIONS, 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 Additions," "Justyn Rook Contracting," "Addition 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.