Terms of Service, Privacy & Information Security Policy
Legal Entity: Social Master (Operating as "Boost Local Business")
Last Revised: March 31, 2026
This Agreement is a legal contract between Social Master (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), a registered business entity operating under the brand name Boost Local Business, and any individual or entity (“Client”, “you”, or “your”) accessing our website, utilizing our digital onboarding tools, or purchasing our professional services.
By using this website or submitting information through our digital tools, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.
1. SERVICE & SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
1.1 Service Provision: Social Master provides digital marketing, local SEO, and business growth services. Access to these services is contingent upon the submission of required business data and successful payment processing.
1.2 Taxation: All fees for services and recurring subscriptions are exclusive of applicable taxes. Purchases are subject to local taxation, including the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) or Goods and Services Tax (GST) for residents of Canada, based on the billing jurisdiction.
1.3 No-Refund Policy: Due to the technical and proprietary nature of our digital deliverables:
- All payments for one-time services are final once the deliverable is provided.
- For subscription-based services, once a billing cycle has commenced and deliverables (including but not limited to reports, code, or marketing deployments) have been issued, no refunds shall be granted.
- Clients may cancel subscriptions at any time to prevent future billing, but no prorated refunds will be issued for the current cycle.
2. PRIVACY POLICY & DATA GOVERNANCE
2.1 Compliance: Social Master operates in strict accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
2.2 Information Collection: We collect personal and business information necessary to execute our services. This includes:
- Identity & Contact Data: Name, business title, email, and phone number.
- Financial & Payment Information: We collect credit card details and billing addresses to fulfill service purchases and subscriptions.
- Technical & Business Data: Website URLs, access credentials (where required for service), and performance metrics.
2.3 Third-Party Processing: To maintain website functionality and process secure transactions, we utilize third-party tools, plugins, and payment gateways. You acknowledge that these third parties may process your personal and financial data on their independent secure infrastructure.
2.4 Data Non-Disclosure: Social Master does not sell, rent, or lease client lists to third parties. Data is shared only when necessary to fulfill a service request or as required by law.
3. INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY
3.1 Security Standards: Managed by a certified Information Security professional, we maintain high-integrity safeguards to protect your proprietary business and financial data.
3.2 Technical Safeguards:
- Encryption: All data, including sensitive payment information, is encrypted in transit using Industry-Standard SSL/TLS encryption.
- Financial Compliance: Financial data is handled through secure processors to ensure your sensitive payment information is never stored directly on our web servers.
- Access Control: We enforce the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP). Access to Client data is restricted to personnel strictly required for service execution.
- Infrastructure Integrity: We perform periodic vulnerability assessments of our web plugins and infrastructure to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access or data breaches.
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & USAGE
4.1 Ownership: All proprietary methodologies, website content, and original code displayed on this site remain the intellectual property of Social Master.
4.2 Limited License: Upon full payment, Clients are granted a non-exclusive license to use deliverables created specifically for their business.
5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
5.1 Performance Disclaimer: While we utilize data-driven strategies to increase local visibility, results are subject to the independent algorithms of third-party platforms (e.g., Google, Meta). Social Master cannot guarantee specific financial returns or rankings.
5.2 Liability Cap: To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of Ontario, our total liability for any claim arising out of these terms shall not exceed the total amount paid by the Client to the Company during the three (3) months preceding the claim.
6. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada. Any legal action shall be instituted in the courts of Ontario.
7. CONTACT
For inquiries regarding these terms or your data privacy, please contact:
Social Master Phone: +1 (647) 472-7823
Email: compliance@boostlocalbusiness.ca
Location: New Tecumseth, Ontario, Canada