Calgary Ledger

Terms of Use – Calgary Ledger

Acceptance of Terms

  • By accessing or using Calgary Ledger, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
  • If you do not agree to these Terms of Use in their entirety, you must not access or use Calgary Ledger.
  • These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use Calgary Ledger.
  • Your continued use of Calgary Ledger constitutes your acceptance of any updates or changes to these Terms of Use.
  • You represent that you are at least the age of majority in your province or territory of residence, or you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use Calgary Ledger.
  • Calgary Ledger reserves the right to deny access to any user who violates these Terms of Use.
  • It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Use periodically for changes.
  • Accessing Calgary Ledger from outside Canada may subject you to additional laws; you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

  • These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the province of Alberta, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
  • You agree that any disputes, claims, or legal proceedings arising out of or relating to your use of Calgary Ledger will be exclusively subject to the courts located within Alberta, Canada.
  • By using Calgary Ledger, you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue.
  • Calgary Ledger makes no representations that materials on the site are appropriate or available for use in other jurisdictions.
  • If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
  • You are responsible for compliance with all local laws if you access Calgary Ledger from outside Canada.
  • The failure of Calgary Ledger to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Limitation of Liability

  • Calgary Ledger, its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, Calgary Ledger.
  • This limitation of liability applies to any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, communication line failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access to, alteration of, or use of record.
  • Calgary Ledger does not warrant that the site, its content, or any services provided will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.
  • You expressly acknowledge and agree that your use of Calgary Ledger is at your sole risk and discretion.
  • Under no circumstances will Calgary Ledger be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information obtained through the site.
  • The total liability of Calgary Ledger for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of Calgary Ledger will not exceed any amount you paid, if any, to access the site.
  • Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Intellectual Property Rights

  • All content on Calgary Ledger, including articles, text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software, is the exclusive property of Calgary Ledger or its licensors and is protected by applicable Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  • The name "Calgary Ledger," its logo, and all related names, design marks, and slogans are trademarks of Calgary Ledger and may not be used without prior written permission.
  • You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or otherwise use any content from Calgary Ledger for commercial purposes without express written consent from Calgary Ledger.
  • If you submit content to Calgary Ledger (such as comments or letters to the editor), you grant Calgary Ledger a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.
  • You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit and that such content does not infringe on any third party's rights.
  • Calgary Ledger reserves the right to remove or edit any user-submitted content at its sole discretion and without notice.
  • Except as expressly authorized by Calgary Ledger, you may not use, copy, or adapt any portion of the site or its content for any purpose.

Disclaimer of Warranties

  • Calgary Ledger is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
  • Calgary Ledger expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy of information.
  • No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from Calgary Ledger or through the site shall create any warranty not expressly stated herein.
  • Calgary Ledger does not warrant that the site or any content will be accurate, reliable, uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
  • Calgary Ledger does not guarantee that the site will be free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components.
  • You are solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data resulting from your use of Calgary Ledger.
  • Calgary Ledger makes no guarantees regarding the availability or continued operation of any part of the site.

Prohibited Uses

  • You agree not to use Calgary Ledger for any unlawful or prohibited purpose under these Terms of Use or applicable law.
  • You may not use the site to harass, abuse, threaten, impersonate, or intimidate others, or to post or transmit any offensive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content.
  • You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to the site, user accounts, or computer systems or networks connected to the site through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
  • You may not use Calgary Ledger to distribute unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, spam, promotional materials, chain letters, or any other form of solicitation.
  • You must not upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code that may harm, disrupt, or interfere with the operation of Calgary Ledger or any user's experience.
  • You may not use any automated means, including robots, spiders, or data mining tools, to access, monitor, or copy any part of Calgary Ledger without prior written consent.
  • You agree not to interfere with or disrupt the security or integrity of Calgary Ledger, its servers, or networks connected to the site.
  • Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your access to Calgary Ledger and may subject you to civil and criminal penalties.

Changes to Terms

  • Calgary Ledger reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms of Use at any time at its sole discretion.
  • Any changes to these Terms of Use will be posted on this page with an updated effective date at the top of the document.
  • We encourage you to review these Terms of Use periodically to stay informed of any changes.
  • Your continued use of Calgary Ledger after any modification signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.
  • If you do not agree to any amended Terms of Use, you must discontinue use of Calgary Ledger immediately.
  • Calgary Ledger may, but is not required to, provide additional notice of material changes by email or other means.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand and comply with the most current version of these Terms of Use.