Terms of Use
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website www.hearingempowered.ca (the “Website”). This Website is owned and operated by Best Ever Lifestyle Guide Inc., a company incorporated in British Columbia, Canada.
By using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.
1. Ownership and Scope
Hearing Empowered is a property of Best Ever Lifestyle Guide Inc. References in these Terms to “Hearing Empowered,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to Best Ever Lifestyle Guide Inc. in its operation of the Hearing Empowered platform.
This Website provides educational content, referral pathways, and awareness campaigns related to hearing care and hearing aid technology. It is intended for use by individuals seeking general information about hearing wellness and independent audiology clinics.
2. Not a Healthcare Provider
Hearing Empowered is not a healthcare provider and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All clinical decisions, services, or care are the responsibility of the independent audiologists or clinics to which you may be referred.
Please do not submit personal health information (PHI) through this Website. If such information is required, you will be asked to provide it directly to the clinic or audiologist under their own privacy policy and professional regulation.
3. Referral Disclaimers
We may connect you to independent hearing care providers based on your location, preferences, or the availability of participating clinics. These clinics:
- Operate independently from Hearing Empowered and Best Ever Lifestyle Guide Inc.
- Are responsible for their own professional licensing, privacy compliance, and patient care
- May have their own terms, privacy policies, and intake processes
We do not guarantee outcomes, pricing, or service quality provided by any third-party clinic or brand.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Website lawfully and respectfully. You must not:
- Upload or submit false, misleading, or unauthorized content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
- Disrupt or interfere with the operation of the Website
- Submit any malicious software, scripts, or code
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
- We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access at our discretion.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website—including logos, text, photography, videos, and design—is the property of Best Ever Lifestyle Guide Inc. or its partners and is protected by Canadian intellectual property laws.
You may view or share public-facing pages for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or otherwise exploit any content without express written permission.
6. Third-Party Content and Links
This Website may feature third-party clinics, brands, or creator content. These third parties are solely responsible for their own accuracy, conduct, and obligations. We do not guarantee the truthfulness or effectiveness of any third-party claims or content.
Links to external websites are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or services of any linked site.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Website is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
You use the Website at your own risk. We make no representation that any information provided is suitable for your individual health situation. Always consult a licensed hearing care professional before making decisions about hearing aids or treatment.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Best Ever Lifestyle Guide Inc., its affiliates, directors, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use or inability to use this Website or your interaction with any third-party clinic or advertiser.
9. Privacy
Your use of this Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how personal information is collected, used, and protected in accordance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and applicable laws of Canada. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of British Columbia.
11. Contact Information
This Website is operated by:
Best Ever Lifestyle Guide Inc.
Email: michelle@hearingempowered,ca
Website: https://hearingempowered.ca