Terms of Use – Calgary Civic News

By accessing or using the Calgary Civic News website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use or access the site.
Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any updates to these Terms of Use.
These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the site.
You affirm that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction or possess legal parental or guardian consent to use this site.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use periodically for any changes.
Use of the site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these terms.

All content published on Calgary Civic News, including but not limited to articles, text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the exclusive property of Calgary Civic News or its content suppliers and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The Calgary Civic News name, logo, and related marks are trademarks of Calgary Civic News and may not be used without prior written consent.
You may view, print, and download content from the site for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not modify or remove any copyright or proprietary notices.
Any user-submitted content, such as comments or contributions, is licensed to Calgary Civic News on a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable basis for use, reproduction, modification, publication, translation, distribution, and display in any media.
By submitting content, you affirm that you own or have the necessary rights to grant this license to Calgary Civic News.
You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the site for commercial purposes without express written permission from Calgary Civic News.
Unauthorized use of the site content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws and may result in legal action.

You agree not to use Calgary Civic News for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to the site, user accounts, or computer systems connected to the site through hacking, password mining, or other means.
You may not use the site to transmit or post any false, misleading, defamatory, harassing, abusive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content.
The use of the site to distribute unsolicited advertising, spam, chain letters, or any form of unauthorized solicitation is strictly forbidden.
You shall not upload, post, or transmit any material that contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code intended to disrupt or damage the site or the computers of other users.
You may not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity while using the site.
Interfering with or disrupting the operation of the site or the servers and networks connected to it is strictly prohibited.

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of Calgary Civic News shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Calgary Civic News makes no representation that the site or its content is appropriate or available for use outside Canada; users access the site at their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Any claim or cause of action you may have with respect to your use of the site must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises.
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Your use of the site may also be subject to other local, provincial, or federal laws.
By using the site, you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Calgary Civic News, its affiliates, directors, employees, agents, or licensors will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the site or any content therein.
In no event shall Calgary Civic News’s total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount, if any, paid by you for accessing the site.
Calgary Civic News assumes no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or any other deficiencies in the site or its content.
You expressly agree that your use of the site is at your sole risk, and you assume full responsibility for any damages that result from your use of the site.
Calgary Civic News is not liable for any loss or damage caused by viruses or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment due to your use of the site.
Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Calgary Civic News from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms of Use.

Calgary Civic News provides the site and all content on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
Calgary Civic News expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, non-infringement, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.
Calgary Civic News does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
No advice or information obtained from Calgary Civic News, whether oral or written, shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms of Use.
You are solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data resulting from your use of the site.
Calgary Civic News does not guarantee the completeness, timeliness, or accuracy of any information on the site.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above disclaimers may not apply to you.

Calgary Civic News reserves the right to amend, modify, or update these Terms of Use at any time and at its sole discretion.
Any changes to these Terms of Use will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes.
Your continued use of the site following the posting of revised terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
If you do not agree to the modified terms, you must discontinue use of the site immediately.
Calgary Civic News may, at its discretion, notify users of material changes via email or by prominent notice on the site, but is not obligated to do so.
The most current version of these Terms of Use will always be available on the site for your reference.