These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by Romanian Outreach Support Association (“ROSA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. About ROSA
ROSA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Romanian-Canadian community through education, settlement assistance, humanitarian work, and community programs. Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute professional, legal, immigration, or financial advice.
2. Acceptable Use
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
- Violate any applicable local, provincial, federal, or international law;
- Infringe the rights of others or harass, abuse, or harm any person or group;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or data;
- Transmit malware, spam, or other harmful or disruptive code or content;
- Scrape, copy, or republish site content for commercial use without our prior written consent.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, and design elements — is owned by or licensed to ROSA and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only.
4. Donations and Payments
If you make a donation or payment through our website or affiliated platforms, additional terms provided at the point of transaction may apply. Donations are generally non-refundable except where required by law or at our discretion. Tax receipt eligibility depends on applicable Canadian regulations and the nature of the contribution.
5. Volunteer and Program Participation
Participation in ROSA programs, events, or volunteer activities may be subject to separate agreements, waivers, or code-of-conduct requirements. We reserve the right to accept or decline applications and to modify or discontinue programs at any time.
6. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may link to or integrate with third-party services (such as social media platforms, payment processors, or embedded content). We do not control and are not responsible for third-party services, their content, or their privacy practices.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ROSA and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ROSA and its representatives from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the website.
10. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by 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 to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in British Columbia for disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms may be directed to:
Romanian Outreach Support Association
Email: info@rosaassociation.org
Phone: 604-725-7404