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Copyright & Terms of Use – Local-Biz.net

Effective Date: 2025-04-01

Welcome to Local-Biz.net – a multi-vendor eCommerce platform dedicated to empowering local small businesses. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

1. Platform Purpose

Local-Biz.net is a digital marketplace that allows approved vendors to list and sell products that do not require special licenses or permissions. The platform is designed to support and facilitate local commerce by offering a centralized space for buyers and sellers to connect.


2. Vendor Responsibilities

  • Vendors are fully responsible for shipping purchased items directly to buyers in a timely manner.

  • Vendors must handle all disputes, returns, and product-related complaints with their buyers.

  • Vendors are expected to comply with all applicable local laws and regulations when listing and selling items.


3. Payment Handling

  • Local-Biz.net manages all payment transactions made through the platform to ensure a secure and streamlined experience.

  • Payments received from buyers will be held for a minimum number of days to allow resolution of potential disputes or return requests.

  • Local-Biz.net is not responsible for any transactions conducted outside the platform, including direct payments between buyers and sellers. Such transactions are strictly at the parties’ own risk, and we will not mediate or assist in any related disputes.


4. Complaints & Support

  • Buyers and sellers may submit any complaints, disputes, or feedback by contacting us via email at:  comments@local-biz.net

  • Our team will respond to all inquiries in a timely and professional manner.


5. Vendor Approval

  • Local-Biz.net retains the sole discretion to approve or decline vendor applications.

  • We reserve the right to reject or remove any vendor without notice or justification, as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy platform.


6. Copyright Notice

© 2025-2028 Local-Biz.net. All rights reserved.

All content, including but not limited to text, images, logos, software, and design elements on Local-Biz.net, is the intellectual property of Local-Biz.net or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any material from this website without explicit permission is strictly prohibited.


By continuing to use Local-Biz.net, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms.


In Canada, certain items are prohibited or restricted from being sold due to legal, health, safety, or environmental concerns. Below is a list of items that generally cannot be sold in Canada:

1. Prohibited Weapons & Firearms

  • Illegal Firearms (unregistered handguns, automatic weapons, sawed-off shotguns)

  • Prohibited Weapons (brass knuckles, switchblades, butterfly knives, push daggers)

  • Stun Guns & Tasers (restricted to law enforcement)

  • Certain Replica Firearms (if they resemble real firearms too closely)

2. Controlled Substances & Drugs

  • Illegal Drugs (heroin, cocaine, LSD, ecstasy/MDMA without authorization)

  • Unprescribed Prescription Drugs (selling without a license is illegal)

  • Certain Cannabis Products (if not compliant with the Cannabis Act)

3. Hazardous & Restricted Chemicals

  • Toxic Substances (as listed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act)

  • Certain Pesticides (banned for public sale)

  • Explosive Materials (without proper licensing)

4. Counterfeit & Pirated Goods

  • Fake Branded Items (counterfeit clothing, electronics, etc.)

  • Pirated Media (bootleg DVDs, illegal streaming devices, unauthorized software)

5. Endangered Species & Wildlife Products

  • Ivory & Rhino Horn (banned under CITES regulations)

  • Products from Endangered Animals (seal fur, shark fins in some provinces)

  • Certain Exotic Pets (without permits)

6. Unsafe Consumer Products

  • Recalled Items (toys with choking hazards, defective electronics)

  • Lead-Containing Products (certain jewelry, paints)

  • Asbestos-Containing Materials (banned for sale)

7. Offensive & Illegal Materials

  • Hate Propaganda (promoting genocide or hatred)

  • Child Exploitation Material (strictly prohibited)

  • Non-Consensual Intimate Images (revenge porn)

8. Certain Food & Health Products

  • Unpasteurized Dairy (restricted in some provinces)

  • Health Products with False Claims (unauthorized medical devices or supplements)

  • Baby Walkers (banned due to safety risks)

9. Tobacco & Vaping Products (Restricted Sales)

  • Flavored Vaping Products (some restrictions apply)

  • Tobacco to Minors (illegal nationwide)

10. Currency & Financial Instruments

  • Counterfeit Money (obviously illegal)

  • Unauthorized Lottery Tickets (only government-approved ones are legal)

Key Regulations to Check:

  • Criminal Code of Canada (weapons, counterfeit goods)

  • Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (drug restrictions)

  • Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (unsafe products)

  • Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA) (endangered species)