Terms of Use – Calgary City Journal

Acceptance of Terms

  • By accessing or using Calgary City Journal, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations.
  • If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must refrain from using the website.
  • Your continued use of Calgary City Journal after any changes to these terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
  • These Terms of Use form a legally binding agreement between you and Calgary City Journal regarding your use of the site.
  • You represent that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction or have obtained parental consent to access the site.

Intellectual Property Rights

  • All content published on Calgary City Journal, including but not limited to articles, images, graphics, logos, and the site’s design, are the exclusive property of Calgary City Journal or its licensors and are protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  • The name 'Calgary City Journal' and its associated logos are registered trademarks and may not be used without prior written permission from Calgary City Journal.
  • You may not copy, reproduce, republish, transmit, distribute, or otherwise exploit any content from Calgary City Journal without the express written consent of the site, except as permitted by law.
  • If you submit content to Calgary City Journal, you grant Calgary City Journal a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media.
  • You represent and warrant that any content you submit does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party.

Limitation of Liability

  • Calgary City Journal, its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the site.
  • This limitation applies to all damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if Calgary City Journal has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Calgary City Journal does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, and is not liable for any interruptions or errors.
  • In jurisdictions where limitations of liability are not permitted, Calgary City Journal’s liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
  • Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the site is to stop using Calgary City Journal.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

  • These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the Province of Alberta, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
  • Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of Calgary City Journal will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Alberta, Canada.
  • You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts for the purpose of litigating any such disputes.
  • These provisions apply regardless of where you access the site from.
  • If any provision of these Terms is found invalid under applicable law, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Disclaimer of Warranties

  • Calgary City Journal is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis without any warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind, either express or implied.
  • Calgary City Journal expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  • No advice or information obtained by you from Calgary City Journal shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms of Use.
  • Calgary City Journal does not warrant that the site, its content, or any services provided will be accurate, reliable, error-free, or meet your expectations.
  • You assume full responsibility and risk for your use of Calgary City Journal and any reliance on information provided through the site.

Prohibited Uses

  • You agree not to use Calgary City Journal for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, provincial, national, or international law or regulation.
  • You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the site, or any other systems or networks connected to the site, by hacking, password mining, or any other illegitimate means.
  • You may not use the site to transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, junk mail, chain letters, or any other form of solicitation.
  • Harassment, abuse, defamation, stalking, threatening, or otherwise violating the legal rights of others through Calgary City Journal is strictly prohibited.
  • You may not introduce any viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the site, or interfere with the operation of the site in any manner.
  • Impersonation of any person or entity or misrepresentation of your affiliation with any person or entity is not allowed.
  • You must not collect or harvest any personal information from other users without their consent.
  • Use of any automated system or software to extract data from Calgary City Journal for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden.

Changes to Terms

  • Calgary City Journal reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms of Use at any time, at its sole discretion.
  • Any changes to the Terms of Use will become effective immediately upon posting on the website.
  • It is your responsibility to review the Terms of Use regularly for any changes.
  • Your continued use of Calgary City Journal following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
  • If you do not agree to the modified terms, you must discontinue your use of Calgary City Journal.
  • Calgary City Journal may notify users of substantial changes to these Terms by posting a notice on the site or by other reasonable means.
  • No amendment to these Terms will apply unless posted by Calgary City Journal or agreed in writing by both parties.