By using the BE-ABLED website, you agree to be bound by the current version of the terms of use provided below, or any amendments made to them from time to time. Throughout this document, BE-ABLED is frequently to as “we”. The website-user and/or service-user is referred to as “you”.
1. Copyright and use of materials
BE-ABLED owns all rights, including all copyright, in the entire content of this website. Unless otherwise indicated, no right, title or interest is granted in the content, information, products or services or other materials available through the website.
BE-ABLED’s logo, and “BE-ABLED”, are all trademarks of BE-ABLED.
You may not use BE-ABLED’s trademarks without the prior written consent of BE-ABLED.
All materials included on the BE-ABLED website are protected by copyright, trademark and other applicable laws, and are the property of BE-ABLED unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, sale, distribution, display or exploitation of the information, in any form or by any means, or its storage in a retrieval system, whether in whole or in part, without the express written permission of BE-ABLED is prohibited.
Nothing on this website may be, in whole or in part, sold or otherwise transmitted in any form or by any means for commercial purposes, except with the prior written permission of BE-ABLED.
2. Legal Disclaimers
The information on this website is provided as general information and is not professional advice (health, legal or otherwise). If you need advice about a specific problem, contact a professional.
By visiting this website, you have not retained BE-ABLED to give professional advice and the information on the Website should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
BE-ABLED makes no warranty as to the accuracy, validity, timeliness or completeness of any information on this website or any website that can be accessed through this website.
Information on this website is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or title.
BE-ABLED is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of any information on this Website.
BE-ABLED makes no warranties or representations that this website, including its content, information, products or services or other material available through the website, will be provided on an uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free basis.
BE-ABLED assumes no liability for any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, indirect, special, consequential, punitive or incidental damages of any kind, whether brought in contract or tort, arising out of or in connection with this website, the inability to use this website or the use, reliance upon, or performance of any material contained in or accessed from this website, or any linked website, even if BE-ABLED is expressly advised of the possibility of such damages. BE-ABLED will not be responsible for any damages or losses related to, the accuracy, currency or completeness of the content, information, products or services or other material obtained through the website, or any linked website.
Access to any third-party website from the BE-ABLED website does not constitute an affiliation with BE-ABLED or endorsement by BE-ABLED of such sites or their operators.
Information on this website may be changed or updated at any time without notice.
As part of its programs, BE-ABLED refers service-users to service-providers. BE-ABLED strives to refer to service-providers who are experienced and known to provide good quality services, however, BE-ABLED does not guarantee results or the satisfaction of the service-user when dealing with such service-providers. BE-ABLED is not responsible for the answers, advice, assistance or services provided by these service-providers. BE-ABLED assumes no liability for any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, indirect, special, consequential, punitive or incidental damages of any kind, whether brought in contract or tort, arising out of or in connection with any referral BE-ABLED makes to a service-provider, or any services provided by a service-provider as a result of the referral. Be-ABLED receives no compensation or commission from any of the service-providers who may receive referrals. As part of the conditions of receiving referrals from BE-ABLED, service providers have agreed to respond to referrals in a timely fashion, however we cannot control or guarantee the timeliness of such responses. Service-providers who fail to respond in a timely manner, without adequate reasons, may be removed from the referral list. When seeking the assistance of a service provider through BE-ABLED, be advised that BE-ABLED does not guarantee that the service-provider is in good standing with their professional body. To confirm that a service provider is in good standing, contact their governing body.
3. Privacy
Please see our Privacy Policy.
4. Jurisdiction
This agreement between you, the user, and BE-ABLED, shall be governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the province of Nova Scotia and the laws of Canada applicable therein. You hereby consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the province of Nova Scotia in any proceeding related to this agreement.
5. Email And Other Electronic Communications
Visiting the website or sending emails to BE-ABLED constitutes electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically, via email and on the website, satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
BE-ABLED would be pleased to communicate with you by e-mail, and there are various places on this website that provide you the ability to send an electronic communication to BE-ABLED. Any such email or other electronic communication, however, does not create a business relationship or any contractual relationship.
Due to their nature, electronic communications can be intentionally or unintentionally viewed by others or forwarded to others, and are therefore inherently not private. In addition, addressing errors, system malfunctions, and system management may result in communications being viewed and/or read by other individuals and/or system administrators. BE-ABLED assumes no liability for any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, indirect, special, consequential, punitive or incidental damages of any kind, whether brought in contract or tort, arising out of or in connection with electronic communications being sent to or sent from BE-ABLED.
BE-ABLED cannot guarantee the security of such communications and cannot guarantee that we would not be required to disclose such communications as a result of a court order.
BE-ABLED has a legal obligation to report concerns of abuse or neglect of a child to authorities in order to ensure children are protected from harm. BE-ABLED also has a legal duty to report the abuse or neglect of an adult. There may be other situations where BE-ABLED must disclose client personal information where required by law to do so.
6. User Communication
The website may contain chat areas, news groups, forums, communities, comment sections or other message or communication facilities designed to enable you to communicate with the public at large or with a group.
You agree that when using features of the website that allow for communication by you, that you will not defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights of others.
You agree not to publish, post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or information, or upload files unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents.
You agree not to advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any business purpose, or harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including e-mail addresses, without their consent or violate any applicable laws or regulations.
BE-ABLED has no obligation to monitor the user communications but reserves the right to review materials posted to the website and to remove any materials in its sole discretion. BE-ABLED reserves the right to terminate your access to any or all of the user communication services at any time without notice for any reason whatsoever and to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any applicable laws.
7. Changes To the Terms & Conditions Of Use
BE-ABLED may revise and update these Terms and Conditions of Use from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them, and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms & Conditions Of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page from time to time so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless BE-ABLED, its affiliates, its governing board, officers, agents, employees, partners, funders and suppliers from any liabilities, losses, claims, demands, and expenses (including reasonable lawyer’s fees) related to (a) your use of the Website; (b) violations of these Terms & Conditions Of Use; or c) your use of BE-ABLED’s services.
9. Third Party Links
This website may provide links to other Internet sites. BE-ABLED has no control over such sites, or any link contained in a linked site. BE-ABLED is not responsible for the content of any linked site. BE-ABLED does not endorse nor is it responsible for, any such sites or the information, material, products or services contained on or accessible through those other Internet sites. Any access to a third-party site linked to this website is at your own risk. BE-ABLED disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, to any such linked sites, including but not limited to any terms as to the accuracy, ownership, validity or legality of any content of a linked site.
10. Termination
BE-ABLED may at its sole discretion, with or without notice, suspend or terminate your use of the Website for any reason, including a violation of the terms of the User Agreement. BE-ABLED may also prevent you from further use of the Website. BE-ABLED will not be liable for any suspension, termination or prohibition of future access.
11. Entire agreement
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and BE-ABLED with respect to the use of the BE-ABLED website.