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Katimavik does not guarantee that the functions contained on its Web site(s) or the third party hyperlinked Websites will be error-free or accessible on an uninterrupted basis, that defects will be corrected, including discussion groups or bulletin boards, or that the server that makes the Web site(s) available are free of viruses or other harmful components. Katimavik reminds you to check this user agreement from time to time as it may change without notice. BY CONTINUING TO USE KATIMAVIK WEB SITE(S), YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THIS SECTION. WEB SITE GUIDELINES AND POLICIES Scope of the policy 1.1 This policy shall apply to all Katimavik Web properties. Purpose of the Katimavik Web site 2.1 The purpose of the Katimavik Web site is to provide information on volunteer service for youth in Canada. The Web site serves as a resource that contains general information, public relations, current news and links to other organization’s Web sites. Web site responsibilities 3.1 Technical maintenance of the Katimavik Web site and operating systems shall be the responsibility of Katimavik. 3.2 Policies for the Katimavik Web site shall be set by Katimavik. 3.3 Creation and maintenance of the software, files and core content of the Web site shall be the responsibility of the webmaster of Katimavik. The webmaster shall administer all server accounts, enforce all Web policies, maintain a high standard of quality for pages on the site and be responsible for the Web site. Web site content policies and guidelines 4.1 Katimavik recognizes the value and potential of creating files of electronic information on the Internet. All users are encouraged to publish and submit information consistent with the mission, interest, standards and policies of Katimavik. Information placed on the Katimavik Web site plays an important role in developing and maintaining the strong reputation and image of Katimavik. The Web site is an open public document available to anyone, anywhere in the world. Those who place information on the site must realize the responsibilities inherent in this form of electronic publishing. 4.2 Content of all electronic pages must comply with local, provincial and federal laws including, but not limited to copyright, libel and indecency statutes. Photographs and personal information about an individual must not be included without appropriate written permission. 4.3 The use of Katimavik Internet resources for private business, commercial activities, fund-raising, merchandising, solicitation, or advertising shall be prohibited. 4.4 Katimavik reserves the right to remove any content from its servers at any time without prior notification to the creator of the content. The creator of the content will be notified of this action, and appeal of the removal of a content may be made to the Katimavik webmaster. 4.5 Violation of Web site policies may result in immediate revocation of Katimavik Web site personal content publishing privileges, and possible further disciplinary action against the person responsible for the violation. All Katimavik disciplinary policies and penalties apply to violations of Web site policies.4.6 Users are not permitted to publish personal pages, resumes, or links to resumes. 4.6 Users are not permitted to publish personal pages, resumes, or links to resume 4.7 All uses of the Katimavik Web site or Katimavik graphic identity must be linked to the official Web site images. No other use of the Katimavik Web site or Katimavik logo or trademark is allowed. 4.8 All documents, images, photographs, graphic designs such as a logo, once posted to Katimavik’s Internet server remain the property of Katimavik. KATIMAVIK’S COPYRIGHT POLICY All rights to material on this Web site are reserved by Katimavik or by the authors For information about obtaining rights for other uses, contact: Katimavik Attn: Webmaster Port of Montreal Building
Wing 3, suite 2160
Cité du Havre, Montréal, Québec H3C 3R5
Telephone : 1 888 525-1503 or (514) 868-0898
Fax : (514) 868-0901
Email : info@katimavik.org GENERAL ACCEPTABLE USE POLICIES You are prohibited to conduct activities on Katimavik that include, but are not limited to: Transmitting unsolicited messages that, in the sole judgement of Katimavik, cause significant disruption or elicits complaints from other Internet users. Harassing users or groups in any way. Impersonating users from any Internet service providers in any way. Uploading or downloading, transmitting, posting, publishing, receiving, retrieving, storing or otherwise reproducing, distributing or providing access to information, software or other material which is (i) confidential or is protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights, without prior authorization from the rights holder(s); (ii) is defamatory, obscene, pornography or hate literature; or (iii) constitutes invasion of privacy, appropriation of personality, or unauthorized linking or framing. Transmitting, posting, receiving, retrieving, storing or otherwise reproducing, distributing or providing access to any program or information designed to assist users in defeating copy-protection, registration and any other anti-theft mechanisms associated with commercial or shareware programs. Transmitting, posting, receiving, retrieving, storing or otherwise reproducing, distributing or providing access to any program or information designed to assist in the fraudulent use of telecommunications services. Using an Internet host’s resources in a manner not authorized by its administrators. This includes mail relaying, transmitting chain letters, make-money-fast or pyramid style schemes of any sort. Posting or transmitting any information or software which contains a virus, “cancelbot,” “trojan horse,” “worm” or other harmful or disruptive component. It is the responsibility of everyone who uses Katimavik to protect the Web site and other users from virus infections. Katimavik does not condone any lewd, defamatory, offensive or discriminatory submissions from its users. Katimavik periodically reviews the contents of its chatrooms, discussion groups and bulletin boards and reserves the right to pull any submissions from the site at its sole discretion. PRIVACY STATEMENT This privacy statement discloses the privacy practices for Katimavik. Katimavik respects your privacy. Any personal information you provide to us — including your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address — will not be released, sold, or rented to any entities or individuals outside of Katimavik. Katimavik shares Web site usage and generic statistical information about visitors to our Web site and membership in general with reputable third parties for the purpose of securing operational funding. However, no direct or personal information that can be associated with any individual is provided to anyone outside Katimavik. At any time you may request to be removed from our electronic mailing list by clicking on the appropriate link at the bottom of the email. If you would like to be removed from our regular mailing list, please contact info@katimavik.org or mail your request to: Katimavik Attn: The Webmaster Port of Montreal Building
Wing 3, suite 2160
Cité du Havre, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3R5
Telephone: 1 888 525-1503 or (514) 868-0898
Fax: (514) 868-0901
Email: info@katimavik.org In both instances we require your name, address and e-mail address. Information Collection and Use Katimavik is the sole owner of the information collected on this site. We will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement. Information is collected from our users at several different points on our Web site. Katimavik Registration In order to use some features of this Web site, users must first complete the registration form. During registration, users are required to give their contact information (name and email address). This information is used to contact users about the topics on our site for which they have expressed interest and for users to receive lost passwords. It is optional for the user to provide demographic information. You should be aware that when you share personal information in public areas of our Web site(s), such as chat rooms, discussion groups or bulletin boards, this information might be seen and used by other members of the public. We urge you to exercise good judgment when sharing personal information in these forums. Cookies Katimavik may use cookies to remember if a user has logged in while he/she is on our site. This allows the users to avoid logging in more than once, thereby saving time. Users have the option of disabling or not accepting cookies by changing the preferences on their browsers*. If a user opts not to enable cookies, he/she will still be able to use our Web site. However, he/she will not be able to use the Katimavik Web site functionality or post to the message boards. No personally identifiable information (email address, name, etc.) is collected with the cookies that we set, and accepting cookies while on the Katimavik site will not put the user at risk for marketing to other sites. *Different browsers have different cookie settings. With Netscape you can ask the browser to allow, warn you, or completely disable cookies. Internet Explorer has an additional feature where you can specify different settings for different security zones. You can choose to allow Web sites to create cookies for you in your “trusted sites” (like the Katimavik site), to warn you before you create them in your local Intranet zone, and to give you an option to never allow them in a “restricted zone.” See the “Help” section of your particular browser for more information on working with cookies. Web Statistics We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use for reporting and sponsorship purposes. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information. Sharing We will share aggregated demographic information with our partners, sponsors and donors. This is not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person. We only share this information so that we can secure funding to continue providing this site free of charge. Links This Web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that Katimavik does not claim any responsibility for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site. Security This Web site takes every precaution to protect our users' information, and we have security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information. Correction/Updating Personal Information If a user’s personally identifiable information changes (such as postal code or email address), or if a user no longer desires our service, we will endeavor to provide a way to correct, update, or remove that user’s personal data provided to us. Users can use the “Edit My Profile” link on the registration form via the Katimavik site homepage or they can email us at info@katimavik.org to change, correct, or remove information. Choice/Opt-in Our users are given the opportunity to “opt-in” to newsletters and site update emails, for example, to receive notification of new programs or services. To unsubscribe from these, please see that section above. To unsubscribe from any updates, users can follow the directions at the bottom of any email received from Katimavik regarding the Web site. Notification of Changes If at any point we decide to use personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, we will notify users by way of an email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not we use their information in this different manner. We will use information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected. Questions or Comments If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Web site, you can contact: comments@katimavik.org. TERMS OF USE POLICY Agreement to Terms Katimavik provides access and use of this site (“Site”) subject to your agreement to the following “Terms of Use” (the “Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. The Terms, as well as the Site (and information contained within the Site) may be updated or revised from time to time without notice to you. You agree to periodically review these Terms, and your continued access to or use of the Site shall constitute your acceptance of the updated or revised Terms. Registration and Contact Information Registration is optional with Katimavik to download materials. If asked to provide your e-mail address and telephone number during your use of the site, please provide an accurate and complete e-mail address and telephone number. Katimavik will not release your information. See privacy statement. Users may unsubscribe from this service at any time and at no cost. Use of Information and Services. Third parties may provide certain information displayed on the Site. Although Katimavik believes that such information comes from trustworthy sources, the third-party information is not necessarily sponsored, endorsed, recommended or licensed by Katimavik. You should directly contact the third parties and/or their references for the most accurate information. Liability Under no circumstances will Katimavik be liable for any consequence relating directly or indirectly to any action or inaction you take based on the information, services or other material on the Site. While Katimavik will attempt to keep its Site current, accurate, and complete, Katimavik and its suppliers cannot guarantee, and will not be responsible for any damage or loss related to, the timeliness, accuracy or completeness of the information, services, or other material on the Site. Site Conduct When using the Site, you agree to abide by the following rules: (a) you may not post or transmit content (information, data, text, software, graphics, sound, photographs, video, messages, etc.) (“Content”) that is unlawful, harassing, libelous, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, harmful, threatening, abusive, hateful, that violates the property rights of others (including without limitation infringing use of a copyright or trademark), that violates the privacy or publicity right of others, or is otherwise objectionable; (b) you may not interfere with other users’ use of the Site; (c) you may not use the Site to conduct any activity that is illegal or that violates the rights of others; (d) you may not use the Site to advertise or sell products or services to others; (e) you may not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity; (f) you may not post or transmit Content that you do not have a right to transmit under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, confidential information, etc.); (g) you may not post Content to the Site unless the Content is freely owned by you or used with the permission of all other persons with any rights in the Content; and (h) you may not use the Site to collect or store personal data about other users. Removal of Content Katimavik does not do a prior review of Content posted by any party other than Katimavik and has no responsibility for Content posted by any party other than Katimavik to the Site. However, Katimavik reserves the right in its sole discretion to delete any Content submitted to or appearing on the Site. Message boards, and/or other information sharing locations on the Site may contain the opinions and views of other users. Katimavik is not responsible for the accuracy of any messages or postings on the Site. If you believe that any Content posted on the Site is infringing, defamatory or otherwise violate the letter or spirit of these Terms, please contact Katimavik immediately. Submissions and Use of Content If you submit Content to the site, you must select a publishing license type for the content that you submit. If you submit Content to the Site, you grant to Katimavik, or guarantee that the person who uploaded of such Content has expressly granted to Katimavik, a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, non-exclusive and fully sub-licensable right and license to use and reproduce that Content. There is no limit to the number of uploads a user can submit to the site. If you download Content from the site, you will abide by the publishing license type of the Content downloaded from the site. There is no limit to the number of downloads a user can access. Internet Links The Site may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other Internet sites. Katimavik has no control over such sites; Katimavik does not endorse, and is not responsible for, any such sites or the information, material, products or services contained on or accessible through those sites. You acknowledge that Katimavik shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance upon any such information, material, products or services. Third Parties Your correspondence or business transactions with, or participation in promotions of, third parties found on, or e-commerce through, the Site and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such third party. You agree that Katimavik shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such transactions or as the result of the presence of such third parties on the Site. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Katimavik, its affiliates, governing board, officers, agents, employees, partners, funders and suppliers from any liability, loss, claim, demand and expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) related to (a) your use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your posting of Content to the Site. Modifications to Site Katimavik reserves the right to, from time to time, discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the information, services, products, and/or other Content on the Site with or without notice. Use and Storage of Content on the Site Katimavik may establish general practices and limits concerning the use of the Site, including without limitation, the maximum number of days that Content will be available on, or retained by, the Site. Katimavik, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to change these general practices and limits at any time. Disclaimer of Warranty You expressly understand and agree that this site, and all information and content on the site, is provided on an “as is” AND “as available” basis. Katimavik and its information suppliers disclaim all express and implied warranties with regards to the site and all information services, and materials contained on the site, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Katimavik makes no warranty that (A) the site will meet your requirements or that the results that may be obtained from the site will be satisfactory; (B) The site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; (C) The quality of any products. Services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you through the site will meet your expectations, and; (D) any errors in the site will be corrected. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from Katimavik or through the site shall create any warranty not expressly stated in the terms. Limitation of Liability In no event shall Katimavik or its affiliates, governing board, officers, agents, employees, partners, suppliers, funders or volunteers be liable for any special, indirect, punitive, incidental, exemplary or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, business, data, or profits, litigation and the like, whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), product liability or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. With respect to goods or services purchased directly from Katimavik through the site, Katimavik’s liability, in any case, is expressly limited to replacement of defective goods, or, at Katimavik’s election, to the repayment or crediting to you of an amount equal to the purchase price of the goods. You acknowledge and agree that the limitations set forth above are fundamental elements of these Terms of Use and the site would not be provided to your absent such limitations. If any jurisdictions do not allow the foregoing limitations of liability, the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. Termination Katimavik may, in its sole discretion, with or without notice, suspend or terminate your use of this Site, and remove and discard any Content on the Site, for any reason, including, without limitation if you violate these Terms. Katimavik may also bar you from any future access to the Site. Katimavik will not be liable to you for any such suspension, termination or prohibition on future access. Should you object to any subsequent modifications of the terms and conditions of these Terms, your sole recourse will be to immediately notify Katimavik of your termination of these Terms, which termination will be effective immediately. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the terms and conditions of these Terms will survive any termination of these Terms. Notices. Any notices to you by Katimavik may be made by either e-mail or phone. General Provisions These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Katimavik and govern your use of the Site, and supercede any prior agreements between you and Katimavik regarding the Site (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of these Terms). These Terms and the resolution of any dispute related to these Terms or the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Katimavik's failure to insist upon strict enforcement of any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of these Terms will be enforced in accordance with their terms. The section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. Regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, you hereby waive your right to bring any claim against Katimavik more than 1 year after such claim first arose. Arbitration Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms will be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the Canadian Arbitration Association. Any such controversy or claim will be arbitrated on an individual basis, and will not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party. You consent to the arbitration being conducted in the city of Montreal, Quebec. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Either you or Katimavik may seek any interim or preliminary equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction in the city of Montreal, Quebec, necessary to protect the rights or property of you or Katimavik pending the completion of arbitration. “Katimavik” is a trademark of Katimavik. All other trademarks are the property of the people and organizations that uploaded the respective materials.
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