Terms and conditions

Terms and Conditions

OVERVIEW

This website is operated by Social Health Canada. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Social Health Canada. By using or accessing our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms”), including any additional terms and conditions and policies referenced or linked within. These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the site, including those who browse, provide feedback, or contribute content.

Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using the website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, you may not access the website or use any of its services.

SECTION 1 - WEBSITE USE TERMS

By agreeing to these Terms, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or that you have provided consent for any of your minor dependents to use this website.

You may not use the site or its content for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose, including the transmission of viruses, worms, or any harmful code.

Violation of any of the Terms may result in immediate termination of your use of the site.

SECTION 2 - USER-GENERATED CONTENT

Users of the site are invited to provide feedback on social connection guidelines or share ideas for promoting social connection. By submitting ideas, feedback, or other content (“Submissions”), you agree that Social Health Canada may use, reproduce, distribute, and publicly display your Submissions on the site or in other formats, with or without attribution. You also agree that Social Health Canada may modify your Submissions to align with its standards and requirements.

You agree that your Submissions will not:

  • Violate any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights.
  • Contain unlawful, offensive, or inappropriate material.
  • Include malicious code, viruses, or any content that could harm the website or its users.

You agree that you will not impersonate others or misrepresent the origin of your Submissions. Social Health Canada is not responsible for the accuracy of any user-generated content and reserves the right to monitor, remove, or edit Submissions deemed inappropriate.

SECTION 3 - ACCURACY OF INFORMATION

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on the website. However, we are not responsible if any information provided is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon without consulting more accurate or up-to-date sources.

SECTION 4 - MODIFICATIONS TO THE SITE

Social Health Canada reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site or its services at any time without prior notice. We will not be liable for any damages or losses arising from these changes.

SECTION 5 - PROHIBITED USES

In addition to the prohibitions set out in these Terms, users are prohibited from using the site:

  • To engage in any unlawful or harmful activity.
  • To infringe on the intellectual property rights of Social Health Canada or others.
  • To harass, intimidate, or discriminate against others based on gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or other personal characteristics.
  • To engage in spamming, phishing, or other malicious activities.
  • To interfere with the website's security features or functionality.

We reserve the right to terminate any user's access to the site for violating these prohibited uses.

SECTION 6 - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Your use of the website is at your sole risk. The site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind. Social Health Canada does not guarantee that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free from viruses or harmful components.

We are not liable for any damages or losses resulting from your use of the site, including any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

SECTION 7 - INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold Social Health Canada harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement on any third-party rights.

SECTION 8 - THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Social Health Canada is not responsible for the content or accuracy of these third-party sites and does not endorse any products, services, or information provided by them. Your interactions with third-party websites are at your own risk.

SECTION 9 - CHANGES TO TERMS

Social Health Canada reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and it is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

SECTION 10 - CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at kcard@sfu.ca.