Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of thedailyeconomist.com (the "Website") operated by Clean Pipeline. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the Website following such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

Clean Pipeline provides technical information, analysis, and commentary on pipeline safety, integrity management, leak detection technologies, corrosion protection, predictive maintenance, and sustainable operations. The Website offers articles, case studies, technical reports, expert commentary, and industry news for informational and educational purposes.

3. Intended Audience

The Website content is intended for pipeline engineers, safety managers, environmental compliance professionals, researchers, and other qualified personnel with technical expertise in pipeline operations. Content assumes technical knowledge and professional context. The Website is not intended for general public advice or consumer guidance.

4. Content Usage Rights

4.1 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website content for personal, informational, and educational purposes. This license does not include any rights to:

• Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content obtained from the Website for commercial purposes without written authorization
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or download content except with explicit permission
• Remove copyright notices, trademarks, or proprietary markings from content
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from the Website

4.2 Attribution Requirements

When referencing or quoting Website content in professional or academic contexts, provide appropriate attribution including article title, author (if applicable), Clean Pipeline, publication date, and URL. Example: "Article Title, Clean Pipeline, January 2025, https://thedailyeconomist.com/article-url"

5. Intellectual Property

All Website content including text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, and software is the property of Clean Pipeline or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. "Clean Pipeline" and associated logos are trademarks and may not be used without written permission.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

6.1 No Professional Advice

Website content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional engineering advice, safety recommendations, or regulatory guidance. Content should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified professionals. Pipeline operations involve complex technical, safety, and regulatory considerations requiring expert assessment specific to individual circumstances.

6.2 Accuracy and Currency

While we strive to provide accurate, current information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of Website content. Technical information, regulatory requirements, and best practices evolve continuously. Users are responsible for verifying information currency and applicability to their specific situations.

6.3 Third-Party Content

The Website may include information from third-party sources, expert commentary, and case studies provided by external contributors. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for accuracy, reliability, or completeness of third-party content. References to specific products, services, companies, or technologies do not constitute endorsements.

6.4 External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites for user convenience. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for content, privacy policies, or practices of linked websites. Accessing external links is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CLEAN PIPELINE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Clean Pipeline, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your implementation of technologies, practices, or procedures discussed on the Website without appropriate professional consultation and validation

9. User Submissions

If you submit content to the Website (including contact forms, comments, suggestions, case studies, or expert commentary), you grant Clean Pipeline a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media. You represent that you have necessary rights to grant this license and that submitted content does not violate any third-party rights.

10. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Website to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or these Terms
• Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful components
• Interfere with or disrupt Website functionality or servers
• Attempt unauthorized access to Website systems or user accounts
• Collect personal information about other users without consent
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent affiliation
• Engage in activities harmful to Website reputation or operations

11. Regulatory Compliance

Website content discusses regulatory requirements including Canada Energy Regulator rules, provincial regulations, and industry standards. While we strive for accuracy, regulatory requirements change frequently and vary by jurisdiction. Content should not be relied upon as definitive interpretation of regulatory obligations. Consult appropriate regulatory authorities and legal counsel for compliance guidance.

12. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our data collection and usage practices.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website ceases immediately.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or Website use shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Vancouver, British Columbia, in accordance with the rules of the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Invalid provisions shall be modified to achieve their intended purpose to the maximum extent permitted by law.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Clean Pipeline regarding Website use and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.

17. Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms should be directed to: