Last Updated: August 1, 2023
Welcome to SparkleClean Pro. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at sparklecleanpro.ca ("Website") and the cleaning services we provide ("Services"). By accessing our Website or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Website or Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing the Website, booking a cleaning service, or using any other functionalities offered through our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using the Website or Services on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.
These Terms include our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated by reference.
2. Cleaning Services
2.1 Service Description
SparkleClean Pro provides residential and commercial cleaning services as described on our Website. Specific cleaning tasks included in each service package are outlined on our Services page. Any additional services requested may incur extra charges.
2.2 Service Bookings
When booking a cleaning service, you must provide accurate and complete information. We reserve the right to refuse service if the information provided is inaccurate or if the conditions at the service location present health, safety, or other concerns for our staff.
2.3 Service Access
You are responsible for ensuring that our cleaning staff can access your property at the scheduled time. If our staff cannot gain entry, you may be subject to a cancellation fee as outlined in our Cancellation Policy.
2.4 Service Satisfaction
We strive to provide high-quality cleaning services. If you are not satisfied with any aspect of our service, please notify us within 24 hours of service completion, and we will address your concerns according to our satisfaction guarantee policy.
3. Website Use
3.1 License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our Website for personal use, subject to these Terms.
3.2 Restrictions
You agree not to:
- Use the Website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks
- Access the Website by any means other than through the interfaces we provide
- Engage in any data mining, data harvesting, or web scraping
- Use the Website for any unlawful or prohibited purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
4. Accounts and Registration
4.1 Account Creation
Some features of our Website may require you to create an account. When you create an account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
4.2 Account Security
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these account security obligations.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Content
The Website and its content, features, and functionality, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, videos, and software, are owned by SparkleClean Pro and are protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Use Limitations
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from our Website without our prior written consent, except for:
- Temporary storage in your computer's memory incidental to your personal, non-commercial use of the Website
- Storage of files automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes
- Printing or downloading one copy of a reasonable number of pages for your personal, non-commercial use
6. User Content
6.1 Submission of Content
Our Website may allow you to submit content such as reviews, comments, or feedback ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but by submitting it, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with our services and business operations.
6.2 Content Restrictions
You agree that your User Content will not:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe on the rights of any third party
- Contain material that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, or otherwise objectionable
- Contain malware, viruses, or other harmful content
- Advertise or promote third-party products or services
6.3 Content Monitoring
We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor and edit or remove any User Content. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any User Content that you or any other user or third party posts or submits.
7. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Using the Website for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, provincial, national, or international law
- Harassing, threatening, or intimidating any other users of our Website or Services
- Impersonating SparkleClean Pro, our employees, or other users
- Engaging in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website
- Attempting to reverse engineer any portion of the Website
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Website, user accounts, or computer systems or networks connected to the Website
- Using the Website in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it
8. Payment Terms
8.1 Pricing
The prices for our cleaning services are as listed on our Website or as quoted to you directly. Prices are subject to change, but changes will not affect existing confirmed bookings unless agreed upon by both parties.
8.2 Payment Methods
We accept payment via credit card, debit card, e-transfer, and other methods as indicated during the booking process. By providing payment information, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the designated payment method.
8.3 Billing
For one-time services, we will charge your payment method at the time of booking or upon service completion, as specified during booking. For recurring services, we will charge your payment method according to the schedule agreed upon during booking.
8.4 Late Payments
For invoiced amounts, payment is due within 15 days of the invoice date. Late payments may incur additional fees and/or interest charges at a rate of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower.
9. Cancellation Policy
9.1 Client Cancellations
If you need to cancel a scheduled cleaning service, please notify us as soon as possible. Our cancellation policy is as follows:
- Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the scheduled service: No charge
- Cancellations made between 24-48 hours before the scheduled service: 50% of the service fee may be charged
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled service: 100% of the service fee may be charged
9.2 Rescheduling
Rescheduling is subject to availability. If you need to reschedule a service, please contact us as soon as possible. Rescheduling with less than 24 hours' notice may be treated as a late cancellation.
9.3 Company Cancellations
In rare circumstances, we may need to cancel or reschedule a service due to emergencies, severe weather, or other unforeseen events. In such cases, we will notify you as soon as possible and reschedule your service at no additional cost or provide a full refund if rescheduling is not possible.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, SparkleClean Pro and its directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website or Services
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
- Any content obtained from the Website
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
Our total liability to you for any damages shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for the Services in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the liability, or CAD $100 if you have not paid us for any Services.
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SparkleClean Pro, its directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website or Services.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website or Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Website and Services will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Website and Services.
All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website or Services shall be exclusively brought in the courts located in Vancouver, British Columbia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our Website or Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, please stop using the Website and Services.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
SparkleClean Pro
123 Clean Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (604) 555-1234