Terms of Use
Welcome to the website of the Canada Institute for Generational Futures (CIGF), operating under the public-facing brand GenFutures Canada.
These Terms of Use apply to your access to and use of this website. By accessing or using the website, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
Purpose of This Website
This website provides general information about CIGF’s mission, areas of engagement, programs and institutional initiatives, research, learning and knowledge activities, partnership and collaboration opportunities, and related organizational activities.
Visitors may access, view and make reasonable non-commercial use of publicly available website content for personal, educational or informational purposes, provided that the content is not materially altered, presented in a misleading manner or used without appropriate attribution where attribution is applicable.
Information about prospective initiatives, partnerships, programs, events or other activities may change as CIGF's work develops. Unless expressly stated otherwise, such information should not be understood as a commitment by CIGF to proceed with a particular activity.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, content made available through this website—including text, graphics, logos, branding, design elements, publications, institutional materials and other original content—is owned by CIGF, licensed to CIGF, or used with appropriate permission.
Visitors may view and use publicly available website content for personal, educational, informational and other lawful non-commercial purposes, provided that the content is not materially altered or presented in a misleading manner and appropriate attribution is provided where applicable.
Website content may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, commercially exploited or presented as the work of another person or organization without appropriate authorization or permission.
Third-party names, logos, materials, trademarks and other intellectual property appearing on the website remain the property of their respective owners.
Acceptable Use
Users agree to use this website lawfully and responsibly.
Users must not:
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Misuse, damage, disrupt or interfere with website functionality
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems, accounts, networks or data
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Introduce viruses, malicious software, automated attacks or other harmful technologies
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Use website content for unlawful, fraudulent, deceptive, misleading or harmful purposes
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Misrepresent an affiliation, partnership, endorsement or relationship with CIGF
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Attempt to collect information from the website through unauthorized or harmful means
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Use CIGF’s name, branding or materials in a manner that falsely suggests authorization or endorsement
CIGF may take reasonable measures to protect its website, information, institutional identity and users where inappropriate or unauthorized activity is identified.
Accuracy and Availability of Information
CIGF seeks to provide useful and reasonably current information. However, website information may occasionally contain errors, omissions, outdated material or information relating to activities that are still under development.
CIGF does not guarantee that all website content will at all times be complete, accurate, current or available.
CIGF may modify, update, remove, suspend or discontinue website content or functionality where appropriate without prior notice.
Programs, Partnerships and Collaboration Opportunities
Information concerning programs, institutional initiatives, partnerships and collaborations, research and knowledge activities, funding opportunities, events, calls for participation or other opportunities is provided for general information unless expressly stated otherwise.
Publication of information on this website does not by itself create an offer, contract, partnership, collaboration arrangement, funding commitment, employment relationship or other legally binding obligation.
Any formal participation, partnership, collaboration, funding, research, service or program arrangement will be subject to the applicable eligibility requirements, approvals, agreements, policies and other terms established for that activity.
Communications and Submissions
Visitors may communicate with CIGF through available contact channels or inquiry functions.
Submitting an inquiry, proposal, idea, expression of interest or other communication does not create a confidential, contractual, partnership, collaboration, advisory, employment or funding relationship unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Users should avoid submitting confidential, proprietary, highly sensitive or unnecessary personal information through general website inquiry channels.
Personal information submitted through the website will be handled in accordance with CIGF’s Privacy Policy, where applicable.
External Links and Third-Party Content
This website may contain links to external websites, partner institutions, publications, platforms or third-party resources for informational or convenience purposes.
CIGF does not control and is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, security, content, products, services or privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily constitute endorsement by CIGF of the external organization, website, content or views expressed there.
Visitors access external websites at their own discretion and are encouraged to review the applicable terms and privacy practices of those websites.
No Professional Advice
Information provided through this website is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, financial, policy, employment or other professional advice.
CIGF’s research, learning activities, commentary, institutional perspectives, publications and other informational materials are intended to contribute to learning, dialogue and knowledge exchange and should not be treated as individualized professional advice.
Users should obtain appropriate professional guidance where decisions require specialized advice.
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, CIGF makes no warranties or representations regarding the uninterrupted availability, completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability of the website or its content for any particular purpose.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, CIGF will not be responsible for losses or damages arising from or related to the use of, inability to use or reliance upon this website or its content.
Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
Privacy
Use of this website may involve the collection or processing of limited personal or technical information.
For information about CIGF’s approach to privacy and personal information, please review the CIGF Privacy Policy.
Changes to These Terms
CIGF may update these Terms of Use periodically to reflect changes in its website, activities, organizational practices or applicable requirements.
The current version of these Terms of Use will be posted on this website.
Continued use of the website following the publication of revised Terms of Use constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use and the use of this website are governed by the applicable laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Contact
Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:
Canada Institute for Generational Futures (CIGF)
Operating as GenFutures Canada
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Email: info@genfutures.ca