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Terms of Use – Yorkville Observer

Acceptance of Terms

  • By accessing or using the Yorkville Observer website, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
  • If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you must not use or access the Yorkville Observer website.
  • These Terms of Use form a binding legal agreement between you and Yorkville Observer regarding your use of the site and its content.
  • Your continued use of the website after any changes to these Terms of Use constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
  • You represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms of Use in your jurisdiction.
  • Yorkville Observer may require you to agree to additional terms for specific services or features, which will form part of these Terms of Use if applicable.
  • If you access the site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you are authorized to accept these Terms of Use on its behalf.

Limitation of Liability

  • Yorkville Observer, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use the website.
  • In no event shall Yorkville Observer’s total liability to you for any and all claims exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to access the site.
  • Yorkville Observer does not assume responsibility for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or interruptions in the content or operation of the website.
  • Yorkville Observer is not liable for any losses or damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
  • The website may contain links to third-party sites. Yorkville Observer is not responsible or liable for the content, products, or services provided by such third parties.
  • Yorkville Observer is not responsible for any damages resulting from viruses or other harmful code that may affect your devices as a result of your use of the website.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, all claims must be brought within one (1) year from the date the cause of action arises.

Prohibited Uses

  • You agree not to use the Yorkville Observer website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
  • You may not use the site to harass, threaten, defame, abuse, or otherwise harm other individuals or groups.
  • You must not post or transmit any content that is obscene, offensive, or otherwise objectionable, as determined by Yorkville Observer.
  • Hacking, attempting to gain unauthorized access, or interfering with the normal operation of the website is strictly prohibited.
  • Spamming, including the transmission of unsolicited advertisements or promotional materials, is not permitted.
  • You may not upload or distribute any viruses, malware, or other harmful code through the website.
  • Any attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the website is expressly forbidden.

Intellectual Property Rights

  • All content on the Yorkville Observer website, including articles, images, graphics, logos, and design, is the exclusive property of Yorkville Observer or its licensors and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  • The Yorkville Observer name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of Yorkville Observer and may not be used without prior written permission.
  • You may access and use the content for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
  • You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or create derivative works from any content on the website without explicit written consent from Yorkville Observer.
  • If you submit content (such as comments or articles) to the website, you grant Yorkville Observer a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such content in connection with the operation of the site.
  • You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights and permissions to submit any content and that the content does not infringe upon any third party’s rights.
  • Yorkville Observer reserves all rights not expressly granted in these Terms of Use.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

  • These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
  • Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the Yorkville Observer website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Canada.
  • You consent to the personal jurisdiction of the courts in Canada for the resolution of any disputes relating to these Terms of Use.
  • 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.
  • Yorkville Observer makes no representation that the website or its content is appropriate or available for use outside Canada.
  • Accessing the website from territories where its content or use is illegal is prohibited.
  • You are responsible for complying with all local laws applicable to your use of the website.

Disclaimer of Warranties

  • The Yorkville Observer website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
  • Yorkville Observer disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy.
  • Yorkville Observer does not warrant that the website will be secure, error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
  • No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from Yorkville Observer or through the website shall create any warranty not expressly stated herein.
  • Yorkville Observer does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the website.
  • You use the website and its content at your own risk and discretion.
  • Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties; as such, certain exclusions may not apply to you.

Changes to Terms

  • Yorkville Observer reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms of Use at any time, in its sole discretion.
  • Any changes to the Terms of Use will be effective upon posting on the Yorkville Observer website.
  • It is your responsibility to review the Terms of Use periodically for any changes.
  • Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.
  • If you do not agree to the updated Terms of Use, you must discontinue using the website immediately.
  • Yorkville Observer may notify users of material changes to the Terms of Use through prominent notices on the website or via email, where applicable.
  • All previous versions of the Terms of Use are superseded by the most current version.