Terms of Use for The Vancouver Standard

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Vancouver Standard website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the website immediately.
These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use this website.
Your continued use of The Vancouver Standard constitutes ongoing acceptance of these Terms and any updates or modifications.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any changes.
Use of certain services or features may be subject to additional terms, which will be incorporated by reference into these Terms of Use.
If you are using this website on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
You affirm that you are of legal age to enter into these Terms or have obtained parental or guardian consent to do so.

2. Limitation of Liability

The Vancouver Standard and its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or related to your use or inability to use the website.
This limitation applies even if The Vancouver Standard has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
The Vancouver Standard assumes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, or losses resulting from the use of, or inability to use, the website.
Any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the website is at your own discretion and risk, and you are solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data resulting from such material.
No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from The Vancouver Standard shall create any warranty or liability not expressly made in these Terms.
The Vancouver Standard is not liable for any third-party content, advertisements, or services linked from or integrated into the website.
The limitations in this section apply to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages; in such cases, The Vancouver Standard’s liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

3. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use The Vancouver Standard for any unlawful purpose or to engage in any activity that violates local, provincial, national, or international law or regulation.
Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to: hacking, attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, or interfering with the website’s operation or security.
You must not use the website to transmit, distribute, or store material that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
Spamming, phishing, or transmitting unsolicited advertisements or promotional materials via the website is strictly forbidden.
You may not use the website to harass, stalk, or otherwise harm another individual or entity.
Impersonation of any person or entity, including employees or representatives of The Vancouver Standard, is prohibited.
You may not use any automated means (such as bots or scrapers) to access or collect information from the website without prior written consent.
Any use of the website that could disable, overburden, or impair the proper functioning or appearance of The Vancouver Standard is not permitted.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Vancouver Standard is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied.
The Vancouver Standard does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
No warranty is made regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or quality of any information or content available on the website.
The Vancouver Standard expressly disclaims any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
The Vancouver Standard makes no assurances that the website or its servers are free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components.
Any reliance you place on information obtained from the website is strictly at your own risk.
The Vancouver Standard is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in linked third-party sites.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties; in such cases, some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on The Vancouver Standard, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the exclusive property of The Vancouver Standard or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
The Vancouver Standard name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of The Vancouver Standard and may not be used without prior written permission.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from the website without express written consent from The Vancouver Standard.
If you submit or post any content to the website (e.g., comments, letters to the editor), you grant The Vancouver Standard a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media.
You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to any content you submit and that such content does not infringe the rights of any third party.
The Vancouver Standard reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in these Terms.
Unauthorized use of any content or materials from The Vancouver Standard may result in civil or criminal penalties.

6. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any disputes arising out of or relating to your use of The Vancouver Standard are governed by the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Canada for any legal proceedings related to these Terms or your use of the website.
You waive any objection to jurisdiction or venue in such courts based on lack of personal jurisdiction or forum non conveniens.
The Vancouver Standard makes no representation that materials on the website are appropriate or available for use in locations outside Canada, and accessing them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under Canadian law, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
The failure of The Vancouver Standard to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
You are responsible for complying with all local laws and regulations applicable to your use of the website.
Any cause of action arising out of or relating to the website must commence within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues, otherwise such cause of action is permanently barred.

7. Changes to Terms

The Vancouver Standard reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms of Use at any time, at its sole discretion.
Notice of changes to these Terms will be provided by posting the updated version on the website and updating the effective date at the top of this document.
It is your responsibility to review the Terms regularly to stay informed of any changes.
Your continued use of The Vancouver Standard after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue using the website immediately.
The Vancouver Standard may, at its discretion, notify users of significant changes via email or other reasonable means if such contact information has been provided.
Changes to these Terms will not have retroactive effect unless expressly stated.
If any changes to these Terms are found to be invalid or unenforceable, such changes shall be severed without affecting the remainder of the Terms.