Legal Information

Last Updated: October 9, 2024

Regulatory Compliance

GiftElan.org operates in compliance with Canadian laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
Competition Act (consumer protection provisions)
Ontario consumer protection regulations
Federal and provincial privacy laws

Business Purpose

GiftElan.org is an educational information website that provides consumers with comprehensive resources about gift cards. Our purpose is strictly educational - we help consumers understand gift card usage, safety practices, and related information.

We do NOT sell gift cards, process payments, or facilitate any transactions. We are not affiliated with any gift card issuers or retailers. Our sole function is to provide unbiased, educational content to help consumers make informed decisions.

Copyright Notice

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of GiftElan Information Services Ltd. or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.

Fair Use

You may use the materials on this site for informational and educational purposes, including:

Viewing the website and its content
Printing or downloading one copy of limited portions for personal, non-commercial use
Sharing links to our content

Prohibited Use

You may not, without our express written permission:

Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, download, display, post, or transmit any portion in any form
Sell, resell, or make commercial use of the website or its content
Compile a collection of content from the website
Mirror or frame the website or any portion
Modify, create derivative works, reverse engineer, or decompile any content
Use the website or content for any unlawful purpose

Trademark Information

The name "GiftElan.org" and our logo are trademarks of GiftElan Information Services Ltd. All other trademarks, service marks, logos, and brand names mentioned on our website are the property of their respective owners. We do not claim ownership of such marks, and our use of these names is for educational and reference purposes only.

Any use of our trademarks without our express written permission is strictly prohibited.

DMCA Compliance

GiftElan.org respects the intellectual property rights of others. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with applicable law.

If you believe your content has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our copyright agent with:

Electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or authorized person
Identification of the copyrighted work
Identification of the infringing material and its location
Your contact information
Statement of good faith belief
Statement made under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate

Copyright Agent:
GiftElan Information Services Ltd.
123 Front Street West, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5J 2M2
Canada
Email: [email protected]

Legal Disclaimers

Please review our full Disclaimer, which provides detailed information about liability limitations, accuracy of information, and other important legal notices.

Privacy and Data Protection

For information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Terms of Service

By using our website, you agree to our Terms of Service, which outline the rules and obligations related to your use of our website.

Applicable Law

This website is operated from Canada. The laws of the Province of Ontario govern these terms and your use of the website, without regard to conflict of laws provisions. Legal actions relating to the website shall be instituted in courts located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Changes to Legal Information

We reserve the right to update our legal information at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. The date at the top indicates when information was last updated.

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Contact Information for Legal Matters

For legal questions, concerns, or inquiries, please contact:

Legal Department
GiftElan Information Services Ltd.
123 Front Street West, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5J 2M2
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 847-5523