Terms of Service

Welcome to the Greater Victoria Dog Guide (the "Site"), located at www.victoriadogs.com. The Site is curated and operated by the Happy Homes Team – eXp Realty, a Victoria, BC real estate team (referred to as "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site.

1. About This Site

The Greater Victoria Dog Guide is a community resource dedicated to dog owners in Greater Victoria, British Columbia. We provide curated information about dog-friendly patios, parks, beaches, trails, bylaws, events, and local services across Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt, Langford, and surrounding areas.

The Site is maintained by Anna Hakim and Perry Fanthorpe, licensed real estate professionals with the Happy Homes Team at eXp Realty in Victoria, BC. Our goal is to help dog owners navigate the region with confidence — and have a great time doing it.

2. Website Usage Terms

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Violate any applicable federal, provincial, or local law or regulation in Canada or British Columbia
• Infringe on the rights of any third party, including intellectual property rights
• Transmit any harmful, deceptive, or malicious code, including viruses or malware
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or connected systems
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to extract content without our written permission
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or resell any portion of the Site's content for commercial purposes without explicit authorization

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, images, layout design, icons, and digital downloads — is the property of the Happy Homes Team – eXp Realty or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian copyright law and international intellectual property treaties.

You may view, download, or print pages from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not:

• Republish, distribute, or broadcast any Site content publicly
• Modify or create derivative works from Site content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Remove or alter any copyright notice, trademark, or attribution

"Greater Victoria Dog Guide," the Happy Homes Team name, and associated logos are trademarks of the Happy Homes Team – eXp Realty. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited.

4. User-Generated Content

If you submit a comment, review, suggestion, or other content through the Site (including via contact forms or email), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, display, and reproduce that content in connection with operating the Site.

You represent that any content you submit is original, does not infringe on third-party rights, and does not contain unlawful material. We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion.

5. Accuracy of Information

We take pride in keeping our guides current and accurate. However, information on this Site — including business listings, patio policies, beach access rules, bylaws, and seasonal regulations — may change without notice. We encourage you to confirm details directly with the relevant business, municipality, or authority before making decisions based on Site content.

The information provided on this Site is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal, veterinary, or professional advice.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

This Site contains links to third-party websites, including local businesses, municipal government pages, partner platforms, and our brokerage website (happyhomesvictoria.com). We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site.

When you click a link to a third-party site, you leave our Site and do so at your own risk. We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policy of every external website you visit.

7. Disclaimer of Liability

The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind — express or implied — including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, the Happy Homes Team – eXp Realty and its agents, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, the Site
• Any errors or omissions in Site content
• Any decisions made or actions taken based on Site content
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Site

This includes any liability related to dog bites, injuries, property damage, or incidents occurring at or near any dog-friendly location listed on the Site. You are solely responsible for the safety and behaviour of your dog(s) in public spaces.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Happy Homes Team – eXp Realty, its agents, employees, and affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

9. Privacy

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time by updating this page. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Happy Homes Team – eXp Realty
301-3450 Uptown Blvd
Victoria, BC V8Z 0B9

Email: info@happyhomesvictoria.com
Phone: +1 (250) 885-7399

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These Terms of Service were last updated on July 8, 2026.