Terms and Conditions of Use

Welcome to BCtalk.ca British Columbia community website where you can find discussion forum, small ads listings and news.

Please read the following Terms and Conditions of Use carefully before using the website. You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use if you decide to use the website. However, if you do not agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use after you have read it, please leave the website.

The website is designed for informational purposes only. We would like to see our users and members to exchange information through which they can grow and learn from each other and build better community in the Province of British Columbia in Canada.

To ensure this, we ask every user of the website to strictly abide by these Terms and Conditions of Use. Our goal is to protect our users and our rights to provide you with access to valuable and violent free content at this website where users treat each other with respect. Every user is responsible for any violations and in case of any violation we have right to take steps we consider to be appropriate to enforce mentioned rules.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions of Use at any time without giving a prior notice. You can find the link to most recent version of this document in the footer of this website. Therefore you should visit this page frequently.

Use of a BCtalk.ca discussion forum for commercial purposes of any kind is strictly prohibited. Please note that we reserve the right to refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, that, in its sole discretion, are unacceptable, undesirable, or in violation of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

Please never assume that people are who they say they are, know what they say they know, or are affiliated with whom they say they are affiliated.

If you are a minor, you must have a permission from your parent or a guardian to use our service and to post or upload any materials to BCtalk.ca.

  1. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability.

We work to ensure that information on our website is accurate and reliable, however, content is provided to you “as is” and without warranty or condition of any kind, whether express or implied. We cannot fully control and verify the content posted by users. This is why we make no representation or warranty whatsoever regarding the accuracy of the information accessible on or through the website. Furthermore, to the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, BCtalk.ca community disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement of third party rights, freedom from computer virus, and warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance. We cannot guarantee that operation of the website will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected or that the website or the server which makes it available are free from viruses or other harmful components. In no event shall the BCtalk.ca be liable for any damages whatsoever, including direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the website or any other site you may access while using the website or your use of the content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Please use caution and common sense when using the website.

You understand and acknowledge that BCtalk.ca reserves the right to change, pause, or abandon the website or any of its auxiliary services at any period with or without notification, and that the BCtalk.ca shall not be accountable to any user or institution with regards to any damages incurred as a consequence to any such modification, termination, or halting of the BCtalk.ca service.

The website may contain or you may be sent through the website links to other websites or content belonging to or originating from third-parties or links to websites and features in banners or other advertising. Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness by us.

We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked through the website or any website or feature linked in any banner or other advertising. We will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and third-party providers of products or services.

BCtalk.ca cannot and does not contain medical, legal, fitness, health or any other advice. The information is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.

Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. The use or reliance of any information contained on this site is solely at your own risk.

The views and opinions contained in the testimonials belong solely to the individual user and do not reflect our views and opinions.

You acknowledge also that all website advertisements, description, texts, pictures, videos, audios, or miscellaneous content published on, offered on, passed through, or associated with the product or service, are entirely the responsibility of the person or party who posted it.

  1. Indemnity.

Except where prohibited by law, by using our website you indemnify and hold harmless BCtalk.ca, owners, employees, subsidiaries and affiliates from any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees arising out of your use of BCtalk.ca website or you violation of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

  1. Discussion Forum, Small Ads and other self-publishing third-party products.

Although we do not have any obligation to monitor these services, or this self-published content, we reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us in our sole discretion and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy law regulations, or government request. We reserve the right to permanently block any user who violates these Terms and Conditions of Use.

  1.  Access to BCtalk.ca discussion forum and small ads.

We will provide you access to use the website according to rules indicated in these Terms and Conditions of Use. We may use third-party service providers to provide some or all elements of the website. This is why, you may be required to establish a username with third-party service providers and grant us the right to share the information that will allow us to give you an access of the website based on third-party service providers.

You agree and acknowledge that we may store or disclose content, including but not limited to your contact information like email address, your IP address, date and time of your visit, and any other particular details if required by law or in the belief that such preservation or disclosure is essential to comply with any legal process, protection against claims of content violating the rights of third-parties; or protect the rights, property, or personal safety of BCtalk.ca, its users or the general public.

You are solely responsible for your account, its security and privacy of your account, including passwords or sensitive information attached to your account. You agree and acknowledge that all personal information you provide to us through your account is up to date, accurate, and truthful. You are obliged to update your personal information every time it changes.

You cannot use a username that belongs to someone else, impersonate another person, is misleading, violates any intellectual property or other proprietary rights, is vulgar or offensive.  All information you provide in your profile must be accurate.  If you believe your access to or use of the website has been breached, compromised, or unauthorized, notify us immediately.

  1.  Your Conduct and Content.

You agree to use the BCtalk.ca website for its intended purpose only, and will not use it for solicitation or advertising third party-services or websites, unless we otherwise agree. You are not permitted to exchange, distribute, post, or advertise any content that:

  1. violates these Terms and Conditions of Use;
  2. redirects users to other websites with the purpose of profit;
  3. products which can cause generic harm to other living beings including weapon and its accessories, drugs and illegal substances;
  4. confidential, proprietary or discloses sensitive Information;
  5. discloses or solicits the private information of any person;
  6. is threatening, abusive, harassing, stalking, or defamatory;
  7. is deceptive, false, misleading or fraudulent;
  8. is invasive of another’s privacy or otherwise violates another’s legal rights
  9. contains vulgar, obscene, indecent or unlawful material;
  10. pornographic and sexual content;
  11. infringes a third party’s content or any other individual’s content that is protected by intellectual property rights;
  12. derogatory, provoking, condescending, alarming, intimidating, or malignant;
  13. uploads files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another person’s computer;
  14. collects information about others, including e-mail addresses, without their consent;
  15. damages, disables, overburdens, or impairs any part of BCtalk.ca website;
  16. attempts to gain unauthorized access to the any part of the website;

We can immediately suspend your rights to use of the BCtalk.ca without notice, for actual or suspected violations of the Terms and Conditions of Use. Please report any cases of use that is in violation of these rules at bctalk.ca@gmail.com.

You grant us all rights, licenses and permissions necessary to edit or remove your content, or block or disable replies on a topic, at any time in our sole discretion in case such content violets these Terms and Conditions of Use. You also grant us the rights to re-use Your content to market and promote BCtalk.ca.

  1. Minors.

Parent or a guardian is responsible for use of the BCtalk.ca by minors. You acknowledge that some of the areas of our website may contain materials that are inappropriate for minors.

  1. Intellectual Property.

All content published and made available on BCtalk.ca website becomes property of BCtalk.ca and the website creators. This includes, but is not limited to images, text, logos, documents, downloadable files and anything that contributes to the composition of the website.

  1. Privacy.

We are committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, security and privacy of your information. Any collection, use and disclosure of your information by us in connection with your use of BCtalk.ca is governed by our Privacy Policy which can be accessed at our website.

  1.  Term, Termination and Suspension.

These Terms and Conditions of Use will apply for as long as you are registered user or if you come and use our website.

We may suspend and terminate your access to this website immediately and without further notice if you violate any of the Terms and Conditions of Use. You further agree that BCtalk.ca shall not be liable to you or to any other person as a result of any such suspension or termination. If you are dissatisfied with the website rules or any of the services, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using our the website.

  1.  Trade Transactions.

You acknowledge that BCtalk.ca does not interfere in any trade transactions and your interactions on or through the service with individuals or institutions, including transactional details regarding reimbursement, shipment, and any other fundamentals of your agreement. The quality or appearance of goods, warranties or images or videos showing products, goods or services are entirely between the buyer and seller. You understand and consent to the risk associated and that BCtalk.ca shall not be accountable for any damaging and harmful outcome arising from these transactions.

  1.  Applicable Law.

These Term and Conditions of Use are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia in Canada. This is why any disputes arising out of or relating to the Terms and Conditions of Use, the Privacy Policy, use of our website, or our products or services offered on our website will be resolved in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia Canada without regard to its conflict of law rules.

  1. Severability.

If at any time any of provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions of Use are found to be inconsistent or invalid under applicable laws, those provisions will be deemed void and will be removed from these Terms and Conditions of Use. All other provisions will not be affected by the removal and the rest of these Terms and Conditions of Use will still be considered valid.

  1. Changes.

These Terms and Conditions of Use can be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to the way we operate the website and the way we expect users to behave on our site. We are not obliged to send any notifications after such amendments occur, therefore, we suggest and encourage users of the website to check these Terms and Conditions of Use on frequent basis. Last modified date will be updated and change every time we make any changes to these Terms and Conditions of Use and can be great indicator and information regarding changes of these rules.

  1. Errors and Inaccuracies.

The website may contain typographical errors or other errors or inaccuracies and may not be complete or current. We therefore reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update the content at any time without prior notice. However, we do not guarantee that any errors, inaccuracies or omissions will be corrected.

  1. Communications.

All communications from you to this web site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. BCtalk.ca shall be entitled to full rights of ownership, including without limitation, unrestricted right to use or disclose such Feedback in any form, medium or technology now known or later developed, and for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without compensation to you.

We may give electronic notices and information specific to you and operation of the website by email to your e-mail address on record in our account information for you.

  1. Contact Details.

Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, concerns or if you want to report a violation. Please use the contact form at the website or email us at bctalk.ca@gmail.com .