Terms & Conditions

Legal Disclaimer

At Common Ground Foundation, we are committed to transparency and legal compliance. Our Terms & Conditions page provides general explanations and information on the legal boundaries governing the activities of our website visitors and supporters. However, it is important to note that the information provided here is not a substitute for legal advice. Each fundraising initiative may have specific legal requirements and considerations, so we highly recommend seeking legal counsel to ensure compliance and protection.

Understanding Our Terms & Conditions

Our Terms & Conditions are designed to establish the legal relationship between our website visitors, donors, Common Ground Foundation, and its subsidiary, Common Ground Ventures. These terms are tailored to the specific nature of our fundraising and social enterprise activities, ensuring that our supporters are aware of their rights and responsibilities. It is essential to recognize that fundraising and enterprise activities may have distinct legal implications, and our Terms & Conditions reflect our commitment to legal compliance and ethical practices.

Key Considerations for Our Supporters

Our Terms & Conditions address various aspects relevant to our initiatives, including supporter eligibility, donation methods, updates to our programs, donor protections, intellectual property rights, and more. To gain a deeper understanding of our legal framework, we encourage you to review our comprehensive guide on compliance and best practices.

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Common Ground Foundation and Common Ground Ventures website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

3. Use of the Website

Eligibility: This website is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. By using this website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.
Permitted Use: You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website.
Prohibited Use: You agree not to use the website for any unlawful purpose or to engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user's use or enjoyment of the website. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, harassment, causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the website.

4. Intellectual Property

Ownership: All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Common Ground Foundation, Common Ground Ventures, or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use the website and its content for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use, including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance, of the content on this website is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from Common Ground Foundation and Common Ground Ventures.

5. User Content

Submissions: Any material you upload to the website will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. Common Ground Foundation and Common Ground Ventures have the right to use, copy, distribute, and disclose to third parties any such material for any purpose.
User Responsibility: You are responsible for any content you submit and agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding your online conduct and content.
Feedback and Comments: By submitting feedback or comments on our projects, you grant Common Ground Foundation and Common Ground Ventures the right to use your feedback and comments in promotional materials and on our website.
Photos and Videos: Any photos or videos taken at our events and uploaded to the website or shared with us may be used in promotional sections of our site. By attending our events and submitting such content, you consent to this use.

6. Donations

Receivability: Donations can be made through our website. By making a donation, you agree that the funds are given voluntarily and without any expectation of goods or services in return.
Use of Donations: Donations will be used to support the mission and activities of Common Ground Foundation. We reserve the right to allocate funds according to our priorities and needs.

7. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found here. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer of Warranties: This website and its content are provided "as is" without any representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Common Ground Foundation and Common Ground Ventures make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content on this website.
Limitation of Liability: In no event will Common Ground Foundation or Common Ground Ventures be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, indirect or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever arising from the use or in connection with the use or loss of use of this website.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only, and Common Ground Foundation and Common Ground Ventures are not responsible for the content or availability of these sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Common Ground Foundation or Common Ground Ventures of the site.

10. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Alberta and Canada. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Alberta, Canada, for the resolution of any disputes.

11. Changes to Terms and Conditions

Common Ground Foundation and Common Ground Ventures reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms and conditions.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us at privacy@commongroundfoundation.ca