By accessing or using the Yorkville Civic News website, you signify your agreement to these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms of Use, you must not use the site.
Continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of any updates or modifications to these Terms.
These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, registered users, and contributors of content.
You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the site complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Your acceptance of these Terms creates a legally binding agreement between you and Yorkville Civic News.
You acknowledge that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction or have obtained parental consent to use the site.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Yorkville Civic News provides the site and its content on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
No warranty is given regarding the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, or completeness of any information on the site.
Yorkville Civic News does not guarantee that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or harmful components.
No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from Yorkville Civic News or through the site, shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.
You use the site at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for any damage to your device or loss of data resulting from your use of the site.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Yorkville Civic News disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on Yorkville Civic News, including articles, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to Yorkville Civic News and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The name 'Yorkville Civic News' and its logo are registered trademarks and may not be used without prior written consent.
You may access and view content for personal, non-commercial use only; any reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content without explicit permission is prohibited.
User-submitted content (such as comments or letters to the editor) remains the property of the user, but by submitting such content, you grant Yorkville Civic News a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such content on the site and in related media.
You represent and warrant that you have the right to submit any content you provide and that such content does not infringe on any third-party rights.
Yorkville Civic News reserves the right to remove or edit any user-submitted content at its sole discretion and without notice.
Any unauthorized use of the site’s content or trademarks is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of Yorkville Civic News shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Canada.
You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts in Canada for the purpose of litigating any such claims or disputes.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you may have under mandatory provisions of Canadian law.
Yorkville Civic News makes no representations that the site or its content is appropriate or available for use in other locations; users access the site at their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Yorkville Civic News, its directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising out of or related to your use of the site or reliance on any content.
This limitation applies to damages resulting from loss of data, profits, business interruption, or other intangible losses, even if Yorkville Civic News has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Yorkville Civic News does not assume responsibility for the conduct, content, or privacy practices of any third-party websites or services linked to from the site.
You expressly acknowledge and agree that your use of the site is at your sole risk and that Yorkville Civic News’s total liability for any claims related to your use of the site shall not exceed one hundred Canadian dollars (CAD $100), regardless of the cause of action.
No information or advice obtained from Yorkville Civic News, whether oral or written, shall create any warranty or liability not expressly stated in these Terms.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of certain liabilities, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use Yorkville Civic News for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purposes.
Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, hacking, introducing viruses or other harmful code, or attempting to gain unauthorized access to the site or its related systems.
You must not use the site to harass, abuse, defame, threaten, or otherwise violate the legal rights of others, including privacy and publicity rights.
Spamming, phishing, or sending unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, or chain letters through the site is strictly forbidden.
You may not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity while using the site.
The use of automated systems or software to extract data from the site for commercial purposes without prior written consent is prohibited.
You must not use the site to post or transmit any content that is obscene, offensive, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable as determined by Yorkville Civic News in its sole discretion.
Changes to Terms
Yorkville Civic News reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice.
Any changes to the Terms will be effective immediately upon posting on this page unless otherwise specified.
Your continued use of the site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to ensure you are aware of any updates or modifications.
If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the site immediately.
Yorkville Civic News may, at its discretion, provide additional notice of significant changes to these Terms via email or a prominent notice on the site.
