CalgaryPermits

TERMS OF SERVICE

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CalgaryPermits, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

Service Description

CalgaryPermit publishes guides and community summaries of City of Calgary building permit open data, plus a dashboard for searching the stored copy. The guides, community pages, FAQ, about, and contact pages do not require an account.

  • Open-data copy of Calgary building permits from the City of Calgary Open Data Portal, refreshed by a daily sync
  • Guides and community pages that explain the fields and count the rows stored on this site
  • Dashboard tools for filtering stored permits, saving records, and optional email alerts when an account is in use

Subscription and Pricing

MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION

Paid checkout is currently paused. While it is paused, reading the public pages or opening the dashboard does not by itself start a subscription and does not charge a fee. The site has listed a $29 monthly plan for when billing is on. If paid plans are offered again, the price and the renewal terms will be shown before you are charged. A paused checkout does not cancel a subscription that was already started in Stripe. Manage an existing subscription from account settings, or email contact@calgarypermit.ca.

WHEN BILLING IS ON

A paid subscription, if you choose one after checkout is available, renews each billing cycle until you cancel. A free trial, if one is offered, will say so before it converts to a paid plan. It does not convert silently while payments are paused.

CANCELLATION POLICY

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle. No refunds are provided for partial months.

Your Responsibilities

As a subscriber to CalgaryPermits, you agree to:

  • Comply with all applicable laws including CASL for email marketing, PIPA for privacy protection, and Alberta Consumer Protection Act
  • Obtain necessary licenses to conduct business in Calgary (e.g., General Contractor License from Service Alberta)
  • Use permit information ethically — respect property owners' contact preferences and do not harass
  • Secure your account credentials and not share them with others
  • Provide accurate information when creating your account

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Using automated scripts to scrape or harvest data beyond normal usage
  • Sharing account credentials with unauthorized third parties
  • Reselling or redistributing permit data without permission
  • Harassing permit holders or using data for fraudulent purposes
  • Attempting to bypass subscription restrictions or payment processing

VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE ACCOUNT TERMINATION WITHOUT REFUND.

Data Accuracy and Availability

CalgaryPermits provides access to information from the City of Calgary's Open Data Portal. We make reasonable efforts to ensure data accuracy, but:

  • The City of Calgary updates data with potential delays or errors
  • Permit information may change after initial publication
  • We do not guarantee the availability or completeness of permit data
  • Users should verify permit details directly with the City of Calgary when necessary

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CalgaryPermits shall not be liable for:

  • Direct or indirect damages arising from your use of the service
  • Lost business opportunities or revenue
  • Decisions made based on inaccurate or incomplete permit data
  • Third-party service interruptions (Google Auth, Stripe, email providers)

TOTAL LIABILITY shall not exceed the amount you have paid for your subscription in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Modifications to Terms

CalgaryPermits reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We will notify subscribers of material changes via email.

Termination

Either party may terminate the subscription at any time:

BY USER

Cancel through account settings. Access continues until billing cycle ends.

BY CALGARYPERMITS

For violations or with 30 days notice for non-violation termination.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Calgary, Alberta.

Contact Information

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