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Legal Notice

Effective Date: March 1st 2026

This website is operated by Cider Canada / Cidre Canada, the national association representing Canadian cider producers. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.


1. Website Ownership

This website and its contents are owned and administered by:

Cider Canada / Cidre Canada
National Association for Canadian Cider Producers
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Email: info@cidercanada.ca

All content, materials, and intellectual property on this website are protected under Canadian copyright and applicable intellectual property laws.


2. Awards Program Disclaimer

The Canadian Cider Awards program is administered by Cider Canada / Cidre Canada in partnership with independent judging organizations and reviewers.

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure fairness, transparency, and professional evaluation:

•All judging decisions are final
•Scores and awards are based on submitted samples only
•No guarantee of award or recognition is implied by entry
•Eligibility and participation requirements are subject to change

Cider Canada reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel any award category or submission stream at its discretion.


3. Use of Names, Logos & Awards

Producers and recipients may reference awards received through the Canadian Cider Awards, subject to the following:

•Official award logos must not be altered
•Medal references must accurately reflect the award year and category
•Unauthorized use of award branding is prohibited

Cider Canada reserves the right to revoke use of award marks if misrepresented.


4. Third-Party Competitions & Review Platforms

The Canadian Cider Awards recognize submissions entered through partner platforms, including but not limited to:

•Canada Beer Cup
•WineAlign
•Cider Connect Program

Each platform maintains its own terms, judging processes, and submission requirements. Cider Canada is not responsible for operational decisions, timelines, or independent judging outcomes of third-party partners.


5. Limitation of Liability

Cider Canada / Cidre Canada shall not be liable for:

•Loss or damage of submitted samples
•Shipping delays or errors
•Technical issues with online submission platforms
•Indirect or consequential damages arising from participation

Participation in the Awards program is undertaken at the entrant’s own risk.


6. Intellectual Property

All website content including text, graphics, logos, award marks, documents, and images are the property of Cider Canada / Cidre Canada unless otherwise noted.

No material may be reproduced, distributed, or modified without written permission.


7. Privacy

Personal and business information collected through award submissions or website contact forms is used solely for program administration and communication purposes.

Cider Canada does not sell or distribute participant information to third parties except where required for judging coordination or legal compliance.

For privacy-related inquiries, contact: info@cidercanada.ca


8. Governing Law

This website and awards program are governed by the laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario.

Any disputes arising from participation shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Ontario courts.


9. Changes to This Notice

Cider Canada / Cidre Canada reserves the right to update this Legal Notice at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.

Cider Canada / Cidre Canada

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