Terms of Use

Introduction:

The Refugee Research Network (RRN) provides materials on its various websites (collectively the ”Sites“), which may include text, images, audio clips, video clips, and other materials (the ”Content“). Such Content is provided for informational purposes only. By accessing the Sites or downloading any Content, you agree to be bound by the terms of use set out below (“Terms of Use“). If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, do not access the Site or download any Content.

General Disclaimers:

The RRN intends for the Content on the Sites to be accurate and reliable, however, since the Content has been collected by the RRN from a variety of sources, it is provided to you “as is” and “as available”. THE RRN ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS OF ANY KIND IN THE CONTENT, AND DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONTENT AND TO ANY MATTER RELATING TO THE SITES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF NON INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Links available on the Sites will allow you to link to websites not maintained or controlled by the RRN. The RRN provides these links for your convenience, and is not responsible for the contents of any linked website. The RRN uses reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of its Content on the Sites, but cannot and does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, non-infringement, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of any information available through these links, and makes no representation or endorsement whatsoever about any other website which you may access through the Sites. It is your responsibility to ensure that any website you choose to use is free of potentially destructive items such as viruses.

IN NO EVENT WILL THE RRN BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITES, OR THE CONTENT AVAILABLE OR REFERRED TO ON THE SITES OR ANY OTHER WEBSITE YOU MAY ACCESS THROUGH THE SITES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Use of the Sites:

You may not post, upload, publish, reproduce, transmit or otherwise distribute information or other material on the Sites:

  • constituting or encouraging conduct that would constitute a criminal offence or give rise to civil liability;
  • which is protected by copyright, or other intellectual property right, or derivative works thereof, without obtaining permission of the copyright or other intellectual property right holder; or
  • You may also not otherwise use the Sites in a manner which is contrary to law or Netiquette, or which would adversely impact use of the Sites or the Internet by other users, including the posting or transmitting of information or software containing viruses or other disruptive components.

Copyright:

All Content published on or otherwise accessible through the Sites is protected by copyright. The Content, and the copyright in the Content, are owned or controlled by ISCC or their content suppliers. You may only reproduce or use the information in the Content subject to the Creative Commons
“Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada” license. 

You may only use or reproduce the information in the Content for your own personal, non-commercial or educational use. The Content may not be otherwise used, reproduced, broadcast, published or retransmitted without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. You must abide by all copyright notices, information and restrictions contained in any Content on or accessed through the Sites, and maintain such notices in the Content.

Trademarks:

Products, services and company names mentioned in the Sites may be trademarks of their respective owners. You may not use any trademark displayed on the Sites without the written permission of the RRN or other relevant owner of the trademark.

Privacy and Confidential Information:

The Refugee Research Network Privacy Policy, which may be viewed at this web page is a binding part of these Terms and Conditions.

Indemnity:

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold the RRN harmless from any and all liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, related to any violation of these Terms of Use by you or users of your account, or in connection with the use of the Sites or the placement or transmission of any information or other materials on the Sites by you or users of your account.

Changes:

The RRN reserves the right to change or remove any Content from the Sites, in whole or in part, in its sole discretion, at any time, without notice.

Miscellaneous:

These Terms and Conditions, including the Privacy Policy of the RRN and other documents referenced herein, constitute the Terms of Use and the entire agreement between the RRN and you with respect to your use of the Sites. The failure by the RRN to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these Terms of Use shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. If any provision of the Terms of Use is determined to be void, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof. These Terms of Use are governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and federal laws of Canada applicable therein.