Terms of Service
Last Updated: 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Soft Market Lane. By accessing or using our website, which provides specialized guidance on the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and related state-funded child assistance programs, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must immediately cease all use of our services. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User") and Soft Market Lane, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.
2. Description of Services
Soft Market Lane provides an informational guide and structural manual regarding the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). Our services include:
- Educational content regarding eligibility parameters for child benefits in Canada.
- Benefit calculation logic and estimation tools based on publicly available CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) data.
- Integration procedures and step-by-step application guidance.
- Technical definitions and glossary of terms related to Canadian social security.
Soft Market Lane is a private entity and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official representative of the Government of Canada or the Canada Revenue Agency.
3. Rules of Use and Prohibitions
Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access information for personal, non-commercial use. You agree NOT to:
- Decompile, reverse engineer, or attempt to extract the source code of our benefit calculation logic.
- Use automated systems (bots, spiders, scrapers) to collect data from the site.
- Provide false or misleading information when using our interactive eligibility tools.
- Reproduce, duplicate, or sell any portion of the "Structural Manual" or "Technical Definitions" without express written consent.
- Use the website for any purpose that violates the laws of Alberta or the federal laws of Canada.
4. Intellectual Property
All content, including text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, and software, is the property of Soft Market Lane or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of Soft Market Lane.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." Soft Market Lane makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the site or the information, content, or materials included.
While we strive for accuracy, benefit rates and government policies change frequently. We do not warrant that the information on this website is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
6. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Soft Market Lane, its directors, employees, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use or inability to use the website.
This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, loss of profits, or any financial discrepancy resulting from the use of our benefit calculators or informational guides. You are solely responsible for verifying all figures with the Canada Revenue Agency before making financial decisions.
7. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service and your use of the website are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
Any dispute arising from these terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Calgary, Alberta. By using this site, you waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact Soft Market Lane via the following channels: