Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the PEI Business Women’s Association (PEIBWA) website, creating a member account, or using any services provided through the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.
Website Use
The PEIBWA website is provided to share information about the organization, its programs, services, events, and member community.
Users agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a respectful manner. Users must not use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activities, attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems, upload or transmit viruses or other malicious software, interfere with the operation or security of the website, or use automated tools to collect or scrape information without permission.
Member Accounts
Certain features of the website are available only to registered members.
Members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials, ensuring their account information remains accurate and up to date, and for all activities that occur under their account.
If a member believes their account has been accessed without authorization, they should notify PEIBWA as soon as possible.
Membership
Certain areas and services of the website are available only to active PEIBWA members. Access to member-only features may be suspended or removed if a membership expires, is cancelled, or is otherwise no longer in good standing, in accordance with PEIBWA’s membership policies.
Member Directory
PEIBWA provides an optional Member Directory to encourage networking and collaboration among members.
Participation in the Member Directory is voluntary. Members may control the visibility of their profile information through their account settings where available.
Information contained within the Member Directory is intended solely for networking and professional connections among PEIBWA members. Members must not copy, harvest, distribute, or use directory information for unsolicited marketing, spam, or any unauthorized commercial purpose.
Member Communications
PEIBWA may provide tools that allow members to communicate with one another through the website.
Members are expected to communicate respectfully and professionally. Members must not use these features to harass, intimidate, threaten, impersonate another individual or organization, send spam or unsolicited promotional messages, or share unlawful, offensive, defamatory, or abusive content.
PEIBWA reserves the right to investigate misuse of these services and take appropriate action where necessary.
User Content
Members may submit content through the website, including profile information, business information, photographs, messages, and other materials.
Members retain ownership of the content they submit. By submitting content through the website, members grant PEIBWA a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, display, and store that content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the website and its member services.
Members are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights to any content they upload. PEIBWA reserves the right to remove content that is unlawful, inappropriate, misleading, infringes the rights of others, or otherwise violates these Terms of Service.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, documents, software, and other materials, is the property of PEIBWA or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
Website content may be viewed, downloaded, or printed for personal, non-commercial use only. No content may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, or republished without the prior written permission of PEIBWA.
Third-Party Links
The PEIBWA website may contain links to third-party websites for the convenience of users. PEIBWA does not control or endorse these websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices.
Users access third-party websites at their own risk and are encouraged to review the privacy policies and terms of use of those websites.
Privacy
Use of the website is also governed by the PEIBWA Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected.
Service Availability
PEIBWA makes reasonable efforts to ensure the website and member services remain available and operate smoothly. However, PEIBWA does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the website. Services may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond PEIBWA’s control.
Account Suspension or Termination
PEIBWA reserves the right to suspend or terminate member accounts that violate these Terms of Service, are used for unlawful or abusive purposes, compromise the security or integrity of the website, or otherwise interfere with the safe and respectful operation of the PEIBWA community.
PEIBWA may also remove content or restrict access where it reasonably believes such action is necessary to protect the organization, its members, or the website.
Disclaimer
PEIBWA makes reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is accurate and up to date. However, the website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
PEIBWA does not guarantee that the website will always be available, secure, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PEIBWA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from or relating to the use of, or inability to use, this website or its services.
Changes to These Terms
PEIBWA reserves the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes become effective when they are posted on this website. Continued use of the website following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Province of Prince Edward Island and the applicable laws of Canada.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact PEI Business Women’s Association using the contact information provided on this website.