Privacy & Terms

Last updated: [December 2025]

1. Overview

8thave.ca is a local discovery and events platform designed to showcase places, experiences, and events along Calgary’s 8th Avenue (Stephen Avenue corridor). The platform connects visitors with independent businesses and event organizers but does not operate, manage, or deliver the listed services or events.

By using this website, creating an account, submitting a listing, or making a booking or purchase, you agree to the terms outlined on this page.

2. Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We may collect limited personal information when you:

  • Create an account
  • Submit a place or event listing
  • Make a booking or purchase
  • Contact us for support

This information may include your name, email address, business details, and transaction-related data.

Payments

Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers (such as Stripe).
8thave.ca does not store or process credit card information directly.

How We Use Information

We use collected information only to:

  • Operate and improve the platform
  • Facilitate listings, bookings, and payments
  • Communicate important updates or support responses

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

3. Platform Role & Responsibility

8thave.ca acts solely as a listing and booking facilitator.

  • Businesses and event organizers are fully responsible for:
    • The accuracy of their listings
    • Service delivery
    • Event execution
    • Cancellations, refunds, and customer communication
  • 8thave.ca does not guarantee:
    • Attendance
    • Quality of service
    • Availability
    • Outcomes of events or appointments

4. Bookings, Tickets & Payments

Some listings may offer:

  • Free bookings (pay at the business)
  • Paid bookings or ticket sales processed through the platform

Where payments are enabled:

  • A platform service fee or commission may apply
  • Applicable taxes may be collected at checkout
  • Payment features may be limited to specific packages

All pricing, availability, and policies are defined by the listing owner.

5. Cancellations & Refunds

Cancellation and refund terms for services, appointments, and events are set by each listing owner or event organizer.

If a cancellation or refund policy is displayed on a listing or during booking, the owner is solely responsible for honoring that policy. Refunds (if applicable) are processed in accordance with the owner’s stated terms and the applicable payment provider’s rules.

8thave.ca does not issue refunds on behalf of businesses or organizers unless required by law.

Owner Listings & Package Purchases

Listing packages, event packages, and platform-related fees purchased by owners are non-refundable, unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase or required by law.

If an owner chooses to cancel, downgrade, or discontinue a listing or event package:

  • The listing or event will remain active until the end of the current billing or package period.
  • No partial refunds or prorated credits are issued for unused time.
  • Promotional placements or platform benefits included with a package are forfeited upon cancellation.

Contact & Responsibility

For questions regarding cancellations or refunds related to services or events, customers must contact the listing owner or organizer directly.

For questions related to listing packages, billing, or platform access, owners may contact 8thave.ca using the support information provided below.

6. Content & Listings

By submitting content to the platform, listing owners confirm that:

  • All information is accurate and lawful
  • They have the right to publish submitted content
  • Listings comply with applicable laws and platform guidelines

8thave.ca reserves the right to review, modify, or remove listings that violate platform standards or legal requirements.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • 8thave.ca is not liable for losses, damages, or disputes arising from interactions between users and listing owners.
  • All services and events are provided by independent third parties.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update this page periodically to reflect platform changes or legal requirements. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Contact

For questions related to privacy, terms, or platform use, please contact:

Email: info@8thave.ca