Terms of Service
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Nova Essentials and the permit lead platform at leads.novaessentials.ca (the "Service"). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms.
1. The Service
Nova Essentials aggregates building permit data from official city open data portals — including the City of Toronto Open Data portal and the NYC Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) — and presents it in a searchable dashboard for contractors and construction professionals.
All permit records displayed are public documents sourced from government open data. We do not create, alter, or fabricate permit records.
2. Data Sources & Attribution
Permit data is sourced from:
- Toronto: City of Toronto Open Data, published under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
- New York City: NYC Department of Buildings via NYC Open Data, published under the NYC Open Data Terms of Use (CC0 public domain).
We make reasonable efforts to keep data current but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Always verify permit details directly with the relevant municipal authority before making business decisions.
3. Subscriptions & Billing
- The Service costs $29 CAD/month (or the price shown at checkout), billed monthly via Stripe.
- New accounts receive a 7-day free trial. You will not be charged until the trial ends.
- You may cancel anytime. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period — no refunds for partial months.
- We may change pricing with 30 days' notice to your registered email address.
4. Acceptable Use
You must not:
- Resell, redistribute, or sublicense permit data obtained through the Service to third parties.
- Use automated tools or scrapers to extract data from the Service in bulk.
- Share your account credentials with others.
- Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
5. Contractor Outreach Compliance
Nova Essentials provides permit lead data to help you identify work opportunities. We do not send outreach on your behalf. You are solely responsible for how you contact property owners identified through the Service.
Depending on your location and contact method, you may be subject to:
- Canada: Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
- United States: CAN-SPAM Act; Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
- Applicable provincial, state, or local solicitation laws
Building permit records are public documents. Referencing them does not, by itself, create a legal right to contact a property owner in any particular way. Consult a lawyer if you are unsure whether your outreach practices comply with applicable law.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Lead scores and estimated project values are algorithmic estimates for informational purposes only — they are not appraisals, guarantees, or professional advice.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nova Essentials shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 3 months preceding any claim.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario.
9. Changes
We may update these Terms. Material changes will be communicated by email at least 14 days before taking effect. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact
Questions? Email leads@novaessentials.ca.