Acceptable Use Policy
Effective Date: August 24, 2026
This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the prohibited conduct on BidNeeds™. By using our platform, you agree to abide by these rules. Violations may result in immediate account removal, permanent ban, and cooperation with law enforcement where applicable.
Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited on BidNeeds:
Fraud
Any attempt to deceive, defraud, or mislead other users or the platform.
Spam
Sending unsolicited, repetitive, or promotional messages through the platform.
Harassment
Targeting another user with unwanted, intimidating, or abusive conduct.
Threats
Making threats of violence, harm, or any form of intimidation toward any person.
Fake Reviews
Posting, soliciting, or paying for reviews that do not reflect genuine experiences.
Fake Accounts
Creating accounts under false identities or impersonating another person or business.
Data Scraping
Automated extraction, harvesting, or collection of data from the platform.
Circumventing Rules
Attempting to bypass lead credit requirements, verification, or safety mechanisms.
Illegal Activities
Using the platform for any activity that violates Canadian federal or provincial law.
Consequences of Violation
Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate account suspension or permanent termination without notice. Serious violations — including fraud, harassment, threats, hate speech, identity theft, impersonation, extortion, blackmail, criminal activity, money laundering, and review manipulation — fall under our Zero-Tolerance Policy and will result in immediate permanent removal. BidNeeds reserves the right to cooperate with Canadian law enforcement agencies when required by law.
Reporting Violations
If you encounter any prohibited activity on BidNeeds, please report it through our Safety Center. Our trust and safety team reviews all reports within 24 hours and takes appropriate action.
This policy is part of our Terms & Conditions. For questions, contact safety@bidneeds.ca.