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Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: September 16, 2024


Welcome to www.refugeecanada.org (the “Website”), operated by Refugee Pathways & Integration Canada ("RefPIC," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Website.


1. Acceptance of Terms


By using this Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms, along with any additional guidelines or rules posted on the Website. RefPIC reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.


2. Nonprofit Purpose


RefPIC is a nonprofit organization incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. Our mission is to support refugees, displaced persons, and host communities through programs in education, employment, legal aid, health services, and more. This Website is designed to provide information about our initiatives, programs, and opportunities for engagement.


3. Intellectual Property and Licensing


All content on the Website, including text, images, videos, logos, and other materials (the "Content"), is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License unless otherwise specified.


Under this license, you are free to:


  • Share: Copy and redistribute the Content in any medium or format.

  • Adapt: Remix, transform, or build upon the Content for any purpose, even commercially.


Provided that:


  • Attribution: You give appropriate credit, link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.

  • No Additional Restrictions: You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that restrict others from doing anything the license permits.


For more details, visit Creative Commons BY 4.0.


4. Permitted Use of the Website


You agree to use the Website for lawful purposes only. Prohibited activities include:


  • Damaging, disabling, or interfering with the Website’s functionality.

  • Collecting or storing personal data of other users without their consent.

  • Using the Website for unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purposes.


5. Links to Third-Party Websites


The Website may include links to third-party websites for your convenience. RefPIC does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Users are encouraged to review the terms and policies of any third-party site they visit.


6. Disclaimer of Warranties


The Website and its Content are provided “as-is” and “as-available.” RefPIC disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Website.


7. Limitation of Liability


RefPIC, including its directors, officers, employees, and agents, shall not be liable for:


  • Any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

  • Loss of data, use, goodwill, or profits arising from your use or inability to use the Website.

  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.


8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction


These Terms are governed by the laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario. Any disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Ontario, Canada.


9. International Use


Users accessing the Website from outside Canada are responsible for compliance with local laws. RefPIC makes no representation that Content on the Website is appropriate or available for use in other jurisdictions.


10. Termination


RefPIC may suspend or terminate your access to the Website without notice for violations of these Terms or at our discretion.


11. Privacy Policy


Your use of the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review the Privacy Policy for details.


12. Indemnification


You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RefPIC and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:


  • Your use of the Website.

  • Your violation of these Terms.

  • Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of third parties.


13. Changes to the Terms


RefPIC reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically.


14. Contact Information


If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Refugee Pathways & Integration Canada (RefPIC)


1645 Simcoe St NOshawa, ON L1G 4X8, Canada

Email: admin@refugeecanada.org

Phone: +1 289 240-6522


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