Terms of Use

Updated: September 2023 

Introduction 

These "Terms of Use" set out the terms and conditions for using the https://focusedresources.ca/en website (called the "Site"), which is owned and operated by Focused Education Resources Society ("Focused Education"). 

By accessing and using the site, or by clicking “I accept” or similar prompts on the site, you indicate that you that you have read, understand, and agreed to follow these terms and conditions. 

Focused Education has the right to change these Terms at any time without providing notice. Your continued use of the site indicates you agree with any changes to these terms and conditions. Focused Education reserves the right to terminate access to the site, and to modify or discontinue the site, or any part of it, with or without notice. 

Acceptance of these Terms

To agree to these Terms, you must be the legal age of majority where you live and able to understand and follow the rules and responsibilities described here. By agreeing to these terms, you indicate that you have the capacity to follow them. 

Accounts

To access some areas and features of the Site, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you are responsible for providing accurate information, keeping your log-in information confidential, and promptly reporting any unauthorized use of your account. 

Disclaimer of Warrantees 

The Site provides access to education-related resources, services, products and other general materials offered by Focused Education, its suppliers and other third parties. 

Content is provided "as is" without any warranties of the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information or resources. When you use the Site, you accept responsibility for any risks related to the information you find here and its use. 

Limitation of Liability 

Focused Education is not liable for any losses or damages that occur through your use of the site and any of its content, or because you are unable to access the site and information. This includes contracts, negligence claims or other legal proceedings. 

Prohibited Activities

When using the Site, you agree to NOT: 

(a) copy, distribute or otherwise make available material from the Site for commercial purposes without the express written permission of Focused Education; 

(b) use the Site or content in a way that could damage it or the material displayed on it; 

(c) interfere with the Site’s security or the security of the linked websites; 

(d) disrupt another person’s use of the Site; 

(e) use the Site or the information on it to send any type of mass e-mail, or e-mails of an illegal, sexual, racist or otherwise inappropriate nature; 

(f) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the restricted areas of the Site; 

(g) disguise the origin of any content transmitted on or through the Site; 

(h) upload, download, transmit or otherwise make available any material that contains software viruses or malicious code; 

(i) interfere with the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of our networks connected to the Site; or 

(j) violate or infringe any right of any third party. 

Focused Education has the right to monitor and log any activity on the site at its own discretion to meet any legal requirements; improve service and operations; assess user satisfaction; and protect Focused Education and the Site’s users. Focused Education reserves the right to suspend access to the Site or ban any users who violate these Terms. 

Proprietary Rights

The Site and its content are owned by Focused Education, our partners, or other entities we work with. These are protected by various applicable laws. You cannot download, copy, or store such content unless it is expressly permitted on the Site. "Focused Education" and the Focused Education logo are trademarks of Focused Education. 

Privacy 

Any personal information collected, stored and used through your use of the Site is subject to Focused Education’s Website Privacy Policy: https://focusedresources.ca/en/privacy-policy

Third-Party Content 

External links and references ("Third-Party Content") are provided for information, not endorsed by Focused Education. You access and use this content at your own risk. 

General 

These Terms are governed by the laws of British Columbia and Canada, with exclusive jurisdiction in British Columbia for legal claims. Focused Education can enforce these terms using legal remedies. These Terms constitute the complete and exclusive agreement between you and Focused Education, governing your use of the Site. If any provision of these Terms is declared by a court to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision will be removed while all other provisions will remain in effect. 

Contacting Focused Education

Contact Focused Education by email at info@focusedresources.ca or by phone at 604.713.5920.

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