Legal Disclaimer & Independent Non-Affiliation Notice

1. Purpose and scope of this notice

This page explains the nature and limits of Sobeyscommysobeys.com (the "Website"). It applies to visitors who browse, read, link to, or otherwise use the Website, including its pages, articles, explanations, and navigation suggestions. Please read it together with our Privacy Policy and any other terms displayed on the Website. If you do not agree with this notice, discontinue use of the Website.

The Website is an independent publication intended to provide general educational and informational material. It is not an official Sobeys employee portal, customer service channel, corporate system, recruitment service, or online account. Nothing on the Website creates an agency, employment, partnership, fiduciary, or other representative relationship between the Website operator and a visitor or any company mentioned here.

2. No corporate affiliation or endorsement

Sobeyscommysobeys.com is not affiliated with, authorized by, maintained by, sponsored by, or endorsed by Sobeys Inc., Empire Company Limited, or any of their parent, subsidiary, or affiliated companies. This statement applies to references to Sobeys, MySobeys, Empire Company Limited, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drugs, as well as any other businesses, programs, stores, services, or systems associated with those organizations. A reference to a company or banner does not imply that it reviewed, approved, or is responsible for this Website or its content.

Any references, tutorials, navigation tips, or login guides are published strictly for general informational and navigational assistance for web users. They are not official instructions, a substitute for employer communications, or a representation that the Website can access, operate, or troubleshoot a corporate service. The Website operator has no authority to speak for the named companies and does not act on their behalf.

For official information, use a channel independently verified as belonging to the relevant company. Do not rely on this Website to authenticate a corporate destination or account.

3. Trademarks and intellectual property

"Sobeys," "MySobeys," the names of related banners, corporate logos, service marks, trade names, product names, visual identities, and trade dress belong exclusively to their respective owners, including Sobeys Inc. and Empire Company Limited where applicable. All rights not expressly granted by the owner remain with that owner. No statement on this Website transfers, licenses, or claims ownership of any third-party intellectual property.

Brand names are used only to identify and discuss the subject matter accurately, under the doctrine commonly described as nominative fair use. Such references are intended to identify the relevant company, brand, or system without suggesting sponsorship, approval, or a commercial relationship and without intentionally causing consumer confusion. The Website does not claim any proprietary rights over a Sobeys trademark or any other third-party mark.

Any logos or other third-party material appearing on the Website remain the property of their respective owners. Their appearance should not be interpreted as permission to reuse them. If you believe material on this Website infringes rights you own or are authorized to represent, follow the contact protocol in Section 12 and include enough detail for the operator to identify the material and assess the request.

4. Employee portal security and credentials

This Website DOES NOT provide employee portal login authentication. NEVER enter your employee login credentials, Sobeys employee ID, corporate network password, Social Insurance Number (SIN), payroll details, banking information, or other sensitive personal information on this Website.

Sobeyscommysobeys.com does not provide a sign-in form for company systems and does not possess, operate, or maintain a database storing employee records or corporate login sessions. Do not send credentials or sensitive information through a contact form, email, comment, or other communication to this Website. The Website cannot verify an employee's identity or reset, unlock, or secure an employer account.

Employees seeking access to schedules, T4 slips, pay stubs, benefits, or other employment records must navigate exclusively to infrastructure verified through official Sobeys corporate communications, such as sobeys.com or the company's corporate single sign-on system. Type a known official address yourself or use a trusted bookmark supplied by your employer. Check the domain carefully before signing in, and contact your manager or the company's authorized IT/HR team if you are unsure whether a page is genuine. A link or explanation on this Website is not proof that a destination is official.

If you entered credentials on a page you now suspect was not official, contact your employer's authorized IT/security team promptly using a verified channel and follow its instructions for changing credentials and protecting your account. Do not send those credentials to us.

5. No human resources, payroll, or management services

The Website is not a Sobeys human resources department, payroll administrator, store manager, corporate office, recruiter, benefits provider, or employee representative. We cannot access internal systems, employment files, or company decision-makers. We cannot arrange or approve shift swaps, change store schedules, answer wage or payroll inquiries, address disciplinary matters, enroll anyone in benefits, process employment applications, confirm employment, or resolve workplace complaints.

For employment, scheduling, compensation, benefits, workplace, or application matters, contact your manager or the appropriate Sobeys department through a channel provided by your employer. Never include confidential employee information in a public or unverified message. A general informational article on this Website should not be treated as a statement of company policy or as advice about an individual employment situation.

6. Informational content, changing systems, and accuracy

Corporate procedures, portal URLs, eligibility rules, employment policies, program details, and employee system interfaces may change without notice. Content on the Website may therefore become incomplete, outdated, or inapplicable. We may revise, remove, or add material at any time, but we do not promise to update every page on a particular schedule or to notify readers when content changes.

All guides, FAQs, articles, illustrations, examples, and navigation suggestions are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website operator disclaims express and implied warranties, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, currency, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that content will meet your needs, that a link will remain available, or that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

We take reasonable care in preparing informational material, but a statement that information is believed to be useful is not a guarantee. Readers are responsible for checking material facts, dates, instructions, and current official requirements with the relevant organization before acting. Where the Website conflicts with an official company communication, the verified official communication controls for that company's process.

7. No professional or individualized advice

Website content is general information, not legal, tax, financial, employment, human resources, cybersecurity, or other professional advice. It is not tailored to your circumstances and does not create a professional-client relationship. Do not make a consequential decision solely on the basis of an article, checklist, or example here. For advice about your own situation, consult a qualified professional or the appropriate official company resource.

Any examples are illustrative only. They do not promise a particular result, benefit, prize, schedule, payment, response time, or employment outcome. Participation requirements and outcomes, where relevant, are determined by the responsible organization under its current official terms and procedures.

8. Third-party websites and resources

The Website may refer to or link to third-party websites, including corporate websites and services. Those sites are not under our control. We do not control their availability, security, content, privacy practices, accessibility, terms, or accuracy, and a link does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee. A third-party site may change its address or content after a link is published.

When you leave this Website, the third party's policies and terms govern your use of its service. Review the destination's domain, security indicators, privacy notice, and terms before sharing information or taking action. You access third-party websites at your own discretion and risk. We are not responsible for loss or harm caused by a third-party site, its operator, or an interaction you have with it.

9. Official corporate resources

For authoritative corporate information, use these official starting points and verify the destination before sharing any personal or employment information:

• Official corporate site: https://www.sobeys.com
• Parent company: https://www.empireco.ca

These links are provided as navigational references only. The Website operator does not control the linked services or guarantee that any particular employee resource is available from them. For internal access, follow directions supplied directly by your employer through verified channels.

10. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website operator and its owners, contributors, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or consequential loss or damage; loss of profits, revenue, data, opportunity, goodwill, or anticipated savings; business interruption; network or hosting downtime; inability to access a page or external service; malware or security incidents originating outside our reasonable control; reliance on inaccurate or outdated material; third-party content or links; or actions you take or do not take after reading Website material.

This limitation applies whether a claim is framed in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, statute, or another legal theory, and whether or not the possibility of loss was known. Nothing in this notice excludes or limits liability where applicable law does not permit that exclusion or limitation, including liability that cannot lawfully be waived. If a court finds one part unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

You are responsible for your own device, internet connection, security practices, and decisions. You should maintain appropriate backups and use current security software. We do not guarantee continuous availability or uninterrupted transmission of information over public networks.

11. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to be responsible for reasonable losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) incurred by the Website operator arising from your unlawful use of the Website, your material breach of this notice, or your infringement of another person's rights. This provision does not require you to indemnify the operator for the operator's own negligence, misconduct, or liability that cannot legally be shifted to you. The operator will provide reasonable notice of a claim where practicable and will not settle a claim in a way that imposes a non-monetary obligation on you without your consent.

12. Disputes, correction, and takedown requests

For a question about this notice, a correction request, a rights concern, or a takedown request, use the contact details on our Contact Us page. The Website does not currently publish a verified legal email address; do not assume that an email address mentioned elsewhere is monitored or authorized. The operator should publish a monitored legal contact address here once one is confirmed. Do not include passwords, SINs, banking information, or unnecessary personal data in a request.

To help us review a request, identify the specific page and passage, explain the concern and requested action, and provide a reliable way to contact you. For an intellectual-property notice, include the material's location, the right you believe is affected, your authority to act, and any supporting details needed to evaluate the claim. We may request additional information, remove or restrict access to material while reviewing a credible request, or refer the matter to the relevant rights holder. Submission of a request does not guarantee a particular outcome or response time.

Any dispute concerning this Website or this notice is subject to applicable law and the jurisdiction determined under that law. Nothing here prevents a visitor from exercising a right that cannot be waived or restricted by agreement.

13. Changes to this disclaimer

We may update this notice to reflect changes to the Website, relevant practices, or applicable requirements. The "Last reviewed" date near the top indicates the date shown for the current version; it is not a promise that every statement has been independently verified as of that date. Continued use after a revised notice is posted means you have had an opportunity to review it, but does not waive rights that cannot be waived under applicable law.

14. Severability and interpretation

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, it will be limited or removed only to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in effect where legally permitted. Headings are included for readability and do not change the meaning of the text. Words such as "including" are illustrative and do not limit the general meaning of the preceding words. This notice should be interpreted consistently with applicable law.

15. No waiver or transfer of rights

A delay or failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of that provision or any other right. A waiver must be clearly expressed by the party granting it and applies only to the specific circumstance stated. You may not transfer rights or obligations relating to your use of the Website in a manner that conflicts with this notice. The Website operator may reorganize or transfer operation of the Website subject to applicable law and any required notice.

16. Contact and official channels

For general Website questions or requests, visit Contact Us. For official Sobeys employment, payroll, scheduling, benefits, or account issues, contact the company directly using a verified corporate or workplace channel. This independent Website cannot forward a request to Sobeys or guarantee that a company will receive or respond to a message sent to us.

This disclaimer is intended to make the Website's independent status and limitations clear. It is not a substitute for advice from a qualified lawyer, and it cannot guarantee how a court or regulator will treat any particular term. The operator should obtain legal review before relying on this notice as a complete statement of its rights or obligations.