Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the IKWC Virtual Library (the "Service"), operated by the Indigenous Knowledge & Wisdom Centre ("IKWC", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

The IKWC Virtual Library is a digital educational platform providing access to curated learning resources related to Indigenous knowledge, culture, history, and languages. The Service includes browsing, searching, and accessing educational materials such as videos, articles, e-books, audio content, and related resources.

3. User Accounts

Certain features of the Service may require you to create an account. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete registration information
• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit content without authorization
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
• Use automated means to access the Service without our permission
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Use the Service in a manner disrespectful to Indigenous cultures, knowledge, or peoples

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by IKWC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The educational materials available through the Service may be subject to various copyright protections and licensing terms.

You may access and use materials through the Service for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes unless otherwise specified. Any other use requires prior written permission from IKWC or the respective content owner.

6. Indigenous Cultural Content

The IKWC Virtual Library contains materials related to Indigenous knowledge, traditions, languages, and cultures. Users are expected to engage with this content respectfully and in accordance with the principles of Indigenous data sovereignty. Certain materials may be subject to cultural protocols regarding access and use.

7. Third-Party Content and Links

Content from other users and third parties, including information about third-party products and services ("Third-Party Content"), is made available to you through IKWC Virtual Library. The inclusion of Third-Party Content does not imply our affiliation or endorsement of such content.

Because we do not control Third-Party Content, we are not responsible for its accuracy, integrity, quality, legality, usefulness, safety, or intellectual property rights. Any such Third-Party Content is the sole responsibility of the person from which it originated.

IKWC Virtual Library may provide hyperlinks or other forms of redirection to other sites ("Third-Party Sites"). These Third-Party Sites are in no way integrated into IKWC Virtual Library and their inclusion does not imply IKWC affiliation or endorsement. IKWC expressly disclaims responsibility for the accuracy, quality, legality, nature, availability, or reliability of Third-Party Sites. ACCESS AND USE OF THIRD-PARTY SITES, INCLUDING THE INFORMATION, MATERIAL, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES ON OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THIRD-PARTY SITES, IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

IKWC does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Service or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IKWC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless IKWC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Edmonton, Alberta.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: