Terms of Service
Pax House Society Effective Date: June 26, 2026 Last Updated: June 26, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at [insert domain] (the "Site"), operated by Pax House Society, a society incorporated under the laws of British Columbia (referred to as "Pax House Society," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. About Pax House Society
Pax House Society is a non-profit society registered in British Columbia, Canada. Information on this Site, including programs, events, and affiliated initiatives (such as Abendmusik), is provided for general informational purposes.
2. Eligibility and Acceptance
By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your province or territory of residence, or that you are using the Site with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site.
3. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, provincial, or local law or regulation;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, other accounts, or computer systems connected to the Site;
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or servers/networks connected to it;
- Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Site without our prior written consent;
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
- Misrepresent your affiliation with Pax House Society or impersonate any person or entity.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to Pax House Society, other users, or third parties.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software — is the property of Pax House Society or its licensors and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws, unless otherwise indicated.
You may view, download, and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written permission, except as permitted by applicable law (such as fair dealing under the Copyright Act (Canada)).
5. Donations
If the Site provides a mechanism to make donations to Pax House Society:
- All donations are voluntary and, once processed, are generally non-refundable except as required by law or at our sole discretion;
- Donations are processed through third-party payment processors, and your use of those services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies;
- Tax receipts, where applicable, will be issued in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirements for registered charities/non-profits, where Pax House Society's registration status permits;
- We are not responsible for errors made by you in the donation process (e.g., incorrect amounts or payment details), though we will make reasonable efforts to assist with corrections where possible.
6. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (including those of affiliated organizations such as Abendmusik) that are not owned or controlled by Pax House Society. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms.
7. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy [insert link], which explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information in accordance with British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and applicable federal privacy legislation.
8. Disclaimers
The Site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy of content. Pax House Society does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Pax House Society, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, revenue, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable British Columbia or Canadian law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pax House Society and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree that any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:
Pax House Society Board of Directors
PO Box 74782, Connaught PO
Vancouver, BC V6K 0E4
Canada