Terms of Use

Effective date: August 1 2025

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) form a legally binding contract between you (“you” or “User”) and Bakers AI Inc. (“Bakers AI,” “we,” “us”). Bakers Search is our property-data search tool. By accessing or using Bakers Search (including bakerssearch.com and any related applications, collectively, the “Service”), you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. DEFINITIONS

• “Content” – all data, reports, text, graphics, maps, and other material displayed in or downloaded from the Service.

• “Property Data” – any information we collect, aggregate, or display about properties or related context from various sources, including open-data portals of Canadian municipalities (e.g., Toronto and Mississauga).

• “User Data” – information you submit to the Service (e.g., account details, phone number, work address, searched addresses, notes, uploaded files, client/transaction information).
  

2. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION & SECURITY

• You must be the age of majority in your province (18 or 19) and able to form a binding contract.

• Keep your login credentials confidential; you are responsible for all activity under your account.
  

3. SERVICE DESCRIPTION & LICENCE

Bakers Search aggregates Property Data from multiple sources (including municipal open data) and presents it on an interactive map.

We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the Service for your own professional or internal business purposes within Canada. All other rights are reserved.

4. FEES (FREE TODAY; OPT-IN LATER)

Bakers Search is free today. If we introduce paid features in the future, you will first have to accept pricing and enter payment details before being charged or accessing any paid feature.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & OPEN-DATA PASS-THROUGH

• Our IP. The Service (software, design, branding) is owned by Bakers AI and protected by law.

• Open-Data Sources — Your Obligations. Some Property Data is subject to third-party open-data licences. You must comply with those licences when you view, download, share, or reuse that data.

  • City of Toronto — Open Government Licence: https://open.toronto.ca/open-data-licence/

  • City of Mississauga — Open Data Terms of Use: http://www5.mississauga.ca/research_catalogue/CityofMississauga_TermsofUse.pdf
    These licences may require attribution, no-endorsement statements, and other conditions.

• Feedback. Any feedback you send us may be used freely and without obligation.
  
  

6. ACCEPTABLE USE

You must comply with all laws and may not:

a. Scrape / harvest the Service or Property Data (except through any official API we provide).

b. Interfere with the Service’s security or functionality (e.g., reverse-engineering, disabling, disrupting).

c. Misrepresent the source, accuracy, or completeness of Property Data, or present it as legal advice.

d. Upload malware / breach security or test vulnerabilities without written permission.

e. Violate IP or privacy rights. Only upload or share content if you have all necessary rights and lawful authority. Do not

  (i) infringe IP;

  (ii) disclose or process personal data without a lawful basis;

  (iii) attempt to re-identify individuals from de-identified/open datasets; or

  (iv) breach privacy or professional-conduct obligations (including PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws).

f. Use unlawfully or infringe third-party rights.

g. Mass-export Property Data or reports via bots/scripts without our written consent.

7. PRIVACY & THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS

Our handling of personal information will be described in our Privacy Policy (coming soon). We use reputable third-party providers (e.g., Google Workspace, Firebase, AWS, Zapier, Airtable, and similar tools) to host, process, and store data. Providers may change over time.

8. REPORTS & EXPORTS

You may view, download, print, and share reports generated by the Service. You are responsible for their use and for complying with the open-data licences referenced in Section 5.

9. DISCLAIMERS

• No Legal Advice. The Service is informational only and not legal advice. Verify information and consult counsel.

• “AS-IS” Data. Property Data may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated. The Service is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties (express, implied, or statutory).
  
  

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bakers AI and its affiliates will not be liable for any damages (direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or otherwise) or for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business interruption arising from the Service or these Terms. If liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the minimum amount required by law.

11. INDEMNITY

You will indemnify and hold harmless Bakers AI and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: (a) your breach of these Terms; (b) your misuse of the Service or Property Data; (c) your violation of law or third-party rights; or (d) your failure to comply with the open-data licences in Section 5.

12. MODIFICATIONS & TERMINATION

We may update these Terms or the Service at any time and may suspend or terminate access for misuse or security reasons. If paid features are introduced, you must opt in and provide payment details before being charged (see Section 4).

13. GOVERNING LAW & VENUE

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and applicable Canadian federal laws. Disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Toronto, Ontario.

14. GENERAL

• Entire Agreement. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

• Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.

• No Waiver. Failure to enforce a right is not a waiver

• Assignment. You may not assign these Terms; we may assign them without notice.
  

CONTACT

Bakers AI Inc.

100 King Street West, Suite 6200

1 First Canadian Place

Toronto, ON M5X 1B8

Email: info@bakerssearch.com

Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 1 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it when you use Bakers Search (our property-data search tool) or interact with us in any other way.

1. Scope

This policy covers personal information collected by:

Bakers AI Inc.
100 King Street West, Suite 6200
1 First Canadian Place
Toronto, ON M5X 1B8

It applies to our website (bakerssearch.com), any sub-domains or web apps, email communications, and customer-support channels.

2. The information we collect

Account & contact details

Examples: Name, email, phone, job title, employer, password

Source: Provided by you or obtained from public sources (e.g., company sites, LinkedIn)

Professional details

Examples: Work address, firm name

Source: Provided by you or obtained from public sources (e.g., company sites, LinkedIn)

Search activity

Examples: Property addresses you look up, filters applied, types of searches performed, features used

Source: Generated automatically as you use the Service

Client / matter info (optional)

Examples: Notes or reference numbers you attach to a search

Source: Provided by you

Usage data

Examples: Device type, browser, pages viewed, time on page, clicks, feature engagement

Source: Collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools

Support interactions

Examples: Emails or in-app messages with our team

Source: Provided by you

We do not collect government-issued IDs, payment-card numbers (the Service is free today), or sensitive personal information unless you choose to upload it.

3. Why we collect it

Purpose: Provide and secure the Service (create accounts, authenticate you, deliver search results, prevent fraud)

Legal basis under PIPEDA: Consent and contractual necessity

Purpose: Improve and debug (diagnose errors, analyze traffic patterns, enhance features)

Legal basis under PIPEDA: Legitimate interest

Purpose: Customer support (respond to questions, troubleshoot issues)

Legal basis under PIPEDA: Consent

Purpose: Communications (service announcements, privacy or terms updates)

Legal basis under PIPEDA: Legitimate interest / legal obligation

Purpose: Future billing (if we launch paid features, with notice)

Legal basis under PIPEDA: Consent

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

4. Cookies & analytics

We use:

• Functional cookies – keep you logged in and remember settings

• Analytics cookies – help us understand how people use the Service

Our analytics providers are Firebase Analytics and Google Analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

5. Who we share it with

Type: Hosting & infrastructure

Examples: AWS, Firebase

Safeguards: Data stored in Canada or the U.S.

Type: Productivity tools

Examples: Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets), Airtable

Safeguards: Access limited to staff on a need-to-know basis

Type: Automation / integration

Examples: Zapier

Safeguards: Moves data between systems; data encrypted

Type: Analytics

Examples: Firebase, Google Analytics

Safeguards: Receives aggregated usage metrics

Type: Legal / regulators

Examples: Law-enforcement or regulators

Safeguards: Only when required by law or court order

Third-party providers may access data solely to perform services for us and must keep it confidential.

6. Retention

We keep personal information for as long as it is reasonably necessary for our business and legal purposes:

• Account records – while your account is active (plus a reasonable period for backup, audit, or dispute-resolution)

• Search logs – retained indefinitely unless you ask us to delete them

• Support emails – retained indefinitely for reference and audit
  

You can request deletion at any time (see Section 8). We will comply unless we must keep data to meet legal or regulatory obligations.

7. How we keep your information safe

• Secure connections on the internet. Data travelling between your browser and our servers is protected by TLS (Transport Layer Security)—the technology behind the padlock icon in your address bar.
  

• Limited staff access. Only a small, trained group of employees can unlock your information, and only when their job requires it.
  

No online service is 100 % hack-proof, but we follow widely accepted industry standards to protect your personal information.

8. Your choices & rights

Under PIPEDA you can:

1. Access the personal information we hold about you

2. Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

3. Delete your information or close your account

4. Withdraw consent (we’ll stop processing, unless required by law)
   

Email info@bakerssearch.com and we’ll respond within 30 days.

9. Children’s privacy

Bakers Search is intended for adult professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of majority in their province.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We’ll post the new version here and change the “Effective date.” If changes are significant, we’ll provide additional notice (for example, an in-app banner or email).

11. Contact us

Questions or concerns?

Email info@bakerssearch.com or write to the address at the top of this policy.

If you’re not satisfied, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (opc.gc.ca).

12. Glossary

PIPEDA - Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

Cookie - A small text file stored on your device by your browser

Legitimate interest - A reasonable business purpose that does not override your privacy rights

Service - Use by you of the Bakers Search tool (including bakerssearch.com and any related applications