Terms of Service

Last updated: January 31, 2025

Quick Summary: YieldHacker provides rate comparison information for educational purposes. Always verify rates with financial institutions before making decisions. We're not financial advisors.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using YieldHacker ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

YieldHacker is a financial rate comparison platform that provides:

  • Interest rate information for Canadian savings accounts, TFSAs, and GICs
  • Filtering and comparison tools
  • Educational content about savings and investing
  • Email alerts for rate changes (Pro users)
  • Historical rate data and analysis (Pro users)

3. Important Disclaimers

⚠️ Not Financial Advice

  • YieldHacker provides information only, not financial advice
  • We are not licensed financial advisors or planners
  • Always consult qualified professionals for financial decisions
  • Past performance does not guarantee future results

📊 Rate Information Accuracy

  • Rates are provided for informational purposes only
  • Always verify current rates directly with financial institutions
  • Rates may change without notice
  • We are not responsible for rate accuracy or availability

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Use Lawfully: Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
  • Verify Information: Independently verify all rate information before making financial decisions
  • No Misuse: Not attempt to interfere with, damage, or disrupt the Service
  • Accurate Information: Provide accurate information when required (Pro users)
  • Respect Rights: Respect intellectual property and privacy rights

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Service:

  • For any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful acts
  • To violate any international, federal, provincial, or local regulations or laws
  • To transmit or procure sending of any advertising or promotional material
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the company, employees, or other users
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the Service
  • To scrape or extract data without permission

6. Pro Subscription Terms

Payment and Billing

  • YieldHacker Pro is a one-time payment for lifetime access
  • Payment is processed securely through Stripe
  • All fees are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) plus applicable taxes
  • No recurring charges or hidden fees

Refund Policy

  • 30-day money-back guarantee from date of purchase
  • Refunds processed to original payment method
  • Contact support@yieldhacker.ca for refund requests
  • Refunds may take 5-10 business days to process

7. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of YieldHacker and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Service without prior written consent.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

  • YieldHacker shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Service in the past 12 months
  • We make no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Service
  • Financial decisions based on our information are made at your own risk

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless YieldHacker from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

14. Contact Information

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

Email: support@yieldhacker.ca
Response Time: Within 48 hours

By using YieldHacker, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.