What do these terms cover?
These Terms of Use cover every aspect of your access to and use of BuzzLayer (buzzlayer.org), including all content, features, and services available on our website. They form a legally binding agreement between you and Northern Beacon Media Inc., the company that owns and operates BuzzLayer. Please read them carefully before using the site.
By accessing BuzzLayer, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please stop using our website immediately. We may update these terms from time to time; the latest version will always be posted on this page. Your continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Who owns BuzzLayer and who runs it?
BuzzLayer is owned and operated by Northern Beacon Media Inc., an Ontario corporation registered under business number 1003194827, with its registered office at Unit 12, 95 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4, Canada. Our Editor‑in‑Chief, Alex Nguyen, is responsible for editorial standards and publication decisions, and our team of editors and correspondents—including Maya Singh, David Kim, Laura Martinez, Chris O’Brien, and Priya Sharma—ensures every story meets our rigorous journalistic standards.
For a full list of our team members and their roles, please see our team page. Details about our ownership and funding model are available on our ownership and funding page. BuzzLayer’s commercial relationships—including display advertising, affiliate links, and sponsored content—are disclosed clearly and never influence editorial conclusions, as explained in our advertising and affiliate disclosure.
How can I use the content on BuzzLayer?
All content on BuzzLayer—including articles, photographs, graphics, videos, and data—is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws, and you may use it only for personal, non‑commercial purposes unless you have our written permission. You may share links to our articles, quote short excerpts with attribution, and discuss them on social media. Republishing full articles, copying large portions, or using our content for commercial gain requires a licence from us.
If you believe your copyright has been infringed by material on BuzzLayer, please see our copyright and takedown policy for instructions on how to submit a notice. Our editorial content may be supported by AI‑assisted tools for research or drafting, but every piece is reviewed and approved by a human editor. Our AI and automation policy explains how we use these tools responsibly.
What about links to other websites?
BuzzLayer contains links to third‑party websites and services that are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. When you click an external link, you leave our site and are subject to the terms and privacy policies of that third party.
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any site you visit. For information about how BuzzLayer collects and handles your personal data, please read our privacy policy and cookie policy. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of information found on linked external sites.
What are my responsibilities when using BuzzLayer?
You agree to use BuzzLayer only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or interfere with the operation of the site. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of BuzzLayer, introduce malicious code, scrape our content, or use automated tools to extract data without our express permission.
You are responsible for any content you submit to BuzzLayer—such as comments, tips, or feedback—and you warrant that it does not violate any law or third‑party rights. We reserve the right to remove or edit user‑generated content at our discretion. If you have a tip or wish to share information with our newsroom, please use our tip‑us form.
What is BuzzLayer’s liability?
BuzzLayer provides its content for general informational and journalism purposes only, and we disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law. Our articles, analysis, and commentary are not intended to be—and must not be relied upon as—medical, financial, legal, or professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for advice tailored to your circumstances.
To the maximum extent permitted by the laws of Ontario and Canada, BuzzLayer, its owners, editors, and contributors shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of or reliance on the content on this site. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, and consequential damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our editorial policy and fact‑checking policy explain how we strive for accuracy, but we cannot guarantee that every article is error‑free at the time of publication.
How are disputes handled?
Any disputes arising from your use of BuzzLayer will be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. You agree that any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of BuzzLayer shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Before initiating legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact our legal team at legal@buzzlayer.org to resolve the matter informally. If you have a complaint about editorial content, please refer to our complaints procedure for a structured process.
How this works in practice
Suppose you read an article on BuzzLayer about a new Canadian cybersecurity regulation. You may share the link on social media, quote a short excerpt, and discuss it with colleagues. However, you cannot republish the full article on your own website without permission. If you believe the article contains an error, you can contact our Standards & Fact‑Checking Lead Priya Sharma at priya.sharma@buzzlayer.org or submit a correction request via our corrections policy. If you want to license the article for commercial use—for example, in a newsletter or training material—please contact our legal team at legal@buzzlayer.org to arrange a licence. This example illustrates how the terms apply to a typical scenario and highlights the importance of respecting copyright and using our content responsibly.
In short
BuzzLayer is committed to trustworthy Canadian journalism that helps you understand complex issues. By using our site, you agree to respect our copyright, use the content responsibly, and accept that we are not liable for any losses arising from your reliance on our articles. If you ever have questions or concerns, our legal team is just an email away at legal@buzzlayer.org.