Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the website. It is the goal of the LGBTQ Parenting Network to provide up-to-date information on current research, advocacy and policy initiatives with regards to LGBTQ parenting and families in Canada, and beyond, to our LGBTQ parents, prospective parents and families, as well as service providers, researchers, policy makers and the general public in Ontario, through this website, www.lgbtqparentingconnection.ca
The LGBTQ Parenting Connection does not advertise or accept advertising on any content located on this website. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the current version of the terms of use provided in the paragraphs below or any amendments later made to them.
1. Disclaimers
The LGBTQ Parenting Connection website is referred to herein as "the Connection." Although the information provided on this website is obtained or compiled from sources we believe to be reliable, the Connection makes no warranty as to the accuracy, validity, timeliness or completeness of any information on this website or on any third party websites that may be accessed through this website. The Connection may update information or make any changes in the content of this website at any time without notice.
The content provided on the Connection website is for informational purposes only and does not render medical advice or professional services. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Connection website.
Any third party websites that may be accessed through this website are the sole responsibility of the third party who is posting the website and are not under the control of the Connection. These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement, authorization, sponsorship or affiliation by the Connection of any third party websites and the content thereof. Users wishing to rely upon this information should consult directly with the source of the information.
INFORMATION ON THIS WEB SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON INFRINGEMENT OR TITLE.
THE CONNECTION ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR OTHER DATA ON YOUR INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER BROUGHT IN CONTRACT OR TORT, ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS WEB SITE, THE INABILITY TO USE THIS WEB SITE OR THE USE, RELIANCE UPON OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY MATERIAL CONTAINED IN OR ACCESSED FROM THIS WEB SITE OR ANY LINKED WEB SITE, EVEN IF THE CONNECTION IS EXPRESSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
You acknowledge and agree that your access and use of this website and the content is entirely at your own risk and liability.
2. Copyright and use of materials
All content included on the Connection website is protected by copyright law and is the property of the Connection or the party accredited as the provider of the content.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement, you are hereby granted the right to access, view and use the website and the content for your personal, non-commercial and informational use. You may download, store and/or print copies of items comprising the content for noncommercial and educational use, provided that you maintain all copyright and other notices contained in such content. Any copies that you make of the material must bear any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices that pertain to the material being copied.
3. User Content
The Connection website allows you to submit content for inclusion in designated areas on the website. You agree that you will not upload or transmit any communications or content of any type to this website that infringe or violate any rights of any party. By submitting communications or content to the Connection website, you agree that such submission is non-confidential for all purposes.
By submitting communications or content to this website, you automatically grant - or warrant that the owner of such content or intellectual property has expressly granted - Connection a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, store, make derivative works from, modify, publish, edit, translate, distribute, perform, or display the communication or content in any media or medium, or any form, format, or forum now known or hereafter developed.
You acknowledge that you are responsible for whatever material you submit, and you, not Connection, have full responsibility for the message, including its legality, reliability, appropriateness, originality, and copyright.
If you submit personal information, you agree to provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself. The Connection’s use of any personally identifying information you provide to this website is governed by the terms of our Privacy Policy.
The Connection reserves the right to refuse any content submission which it considers inappropriate and inconsistent with our standards of providing a LGBT-positive website.
4. Your Registration Account
If you subscribe to the LGBTQ Parenting Network’s eNewsletter on the Connection website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. If you are accessing and using the Connection website on someone else's behalf, you represent that you have the authority to bind that person as a principal to all the Terms of Use provided herein, and you agree to accept liability for harm caused by any wrongful use of the Connection website resulting from such access or use. We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or remove or edit content, for any reason, in our sole discretion without prior notice. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, we will refuse service to and terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe the rights of others.
5. Linking to the website
The Connection encourages links to this website. If you would like to link to the Connection website, we ask that you link to the website home page instead of specific pages within the website. The permission to link to the Connection website is based on agreement with the following conditions:
(a) The Connection grants you the right to use the Connection logo and tagline solely for the purpose of serving as a link from the applicable website to this website. You must not alter the appearance of any Connection logo or tagline without written authorization from the Connection.
(b) The Connection shall have no responsibility or liability for any content appearing on the linked website. You will not use the Connection name, logo, or link in a way that implies sponsorship or endorsement by the Connection.
(c) The linked website will not contain material that is offensive, libelous, or defamatory; infringes any other entity's intellectual property rights; infringes upon or violates any applicable law; or makes negative or disparaging references to the Connection.
(d) The Connection reserves the right to prohibit or refuse to accept any link to this website and may immediately terminate any right to link to this website, at any time, for any reason, by written notice, to take effect as soon as you receive it.
6. Privacy
Please review our Privacy Policy which also governs your visit to the Connection website, so that you may understand our privacy practices.
7. Advertising Policy
This website does not accept or display any commercial advertisements.
8. Jurisdiction
This agreement between you, the user and the Connection shall be governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. You hereby consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the province of Ontario in any proceeding related to this agreement.
9. Entire Agreement
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Connection relating to your access and use of the Website. There are no representations, warranties, forms, conditions, undertakings or collateral agreements, express, implied or statutory between the parties other than as expressly set forth in this agreement.
Thanks for your cooperation. If you have questions or comments regarding this website, please contact us.
