Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions (the "Terms and Conditions") govern the use of online.stfx.ca and learnonline.stfx.ca (the "Site"). This Site is owned and operated by StFX Online. This Site is an ecommerce (online.stfx.ca) and e-learning (learnonline.stfx.ca) website.

By using this Site, you indicate that you have read and understand these Terms and Conditions and agree to abide by them at all times.

THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAIN A DISPUTE RESOLUTION CLAUSE THAT
IMPACTS YOUR RIGHTS ABOUT HOW TO RESOLVE DISPUTES. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

Intellectual Property

All content published and made available on our Site is the property of StFX Online and the Site's creators. This includes, but is not limited to images, text, logos, documents, downloadable files and anything that contributes to the composition of our Site.

Acceptable Use

As a user of our Site, you agree to use our Site legally, not to use our Site for illegal purposes, and not to:

  • Harass or mistreat other users of our Site;
  • Violate the rights of other users of our Site;
  • Violate the intellectual property rights of the Site owners or any third party to the Site;
  • Hack into the account of another user of the Site;
  • Act in any way that could be considered fraudulent;
  • Post any material that may be deemed inappropriate or offensive;
  • Post any comments or materials that contravene the Human Rights and Equity policies of StFX University; or
  • Violate any laws in effect in the Province of Nova Scotia or the Country of Canada.

If we believe you are using our Site illegally or in a manner that violates these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to limit, suspend or terminate your access to our Site. We also reserve the right to take any legal steps necessary to prevent you from accessing our Site.

Accounts

When you create an account on our Site, you agree to the following:

  1. You are solely responsible for your account and the security and privacy of your account, including passwords or sensitive information attached to that account; and
  2. All personal information you provide to us through your account is up to date, accurate, and truthful and that you will update your personal information if it changes.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you are using our Site illegally or if you violate these Terms and Conditions.

Sale of Goods and Services

These Terms and Conditions govern the sale of goods and services available on our Site.

The following goods are available on our Site:

  • Course materials in digital format.

The following services are available on our Site:

  • Online courses, credentials, programs, workshops, conferences, training, and professional development; and
  • In-person courses, credentials, programs, workshops, conferences, training, and professional development.

The services will be paid for in full when the services are ordered.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all the goods and services that are displayed on our Site at the time you access it. This includes all products listed as being out of stock. All information, descriptions, or images that we provide about our goods and services are as accurate as possible. However, we are not legally bound by such information, descriptions, or images as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all goods and services we provide. You agree to purchase goods and services from our Site at your own risk.

We reserve the right to modify, reject or cancel your order whenever it becomes necessary. If we cancel your order and have already processed your payment, we will give you a refund equal to the amount you paid. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor your payment instrument to verify receipt of any refund.

Third Party Goods and Services

Our Site may offer goods and services from third parties. We cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of goods and services made available by third parties on our Site.

Payments

We accept the following payment methods on our Site:

  • Credit card; and
  • Debit card.

When you provide us with your payment information, you authorize our use of and access to the payment instrument you have chosen to use. By providing us with your payment information, you authorize us to charge the amount due to this payment instrument.

If we believe your payment has violated any law or these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to cancel or reverse your transaction.

Refunds

Refunds for Goods
  • All purchases of goods sold on our site are non-refundable unless indicated otherwise in the FAQ section of the website.
Refunds for Services
  • All purchases of services sold on our site are non-refundable unless indicated otherwise in the FAQ section of the website.

Consumer Protection Law

Where the Consumer Protection Act, or any other consumer protection legislation in your jurisdiction applies and cannot be excluded, these Terms and Conditions will not limit your legal rights and remedies under that legislation. These Terms and Conditions will be read subject to the mandatory provisions of that legislation. If there is a conflict between these Terms and Conditions and that legislation, the mandatory provisions of the legislation will apply.

Links to Other Websites

Our Site contains links to third-party websites or services that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party website or service linked to on our Site. It is your responsibility to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of these third-party websites before using these sites.

Limitation of Liability

StFX Online and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates will not be liable for any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses including legal fees from your use of the Site.

Indemnity

Except where prohibited by law, by using this Site you indemnify and hold harmless StFX Online and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates from any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses including legal fees arising out of your use of our Site or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia and the Country of Canada.

Dispute Resolution

Subject to any exceptions specified in these Terms and Conditions, if you and StFX Online are unable to resolve any dispute through informal discussion, then you and StFX Online agree to submit the issue first before a non-binding mediator and to an arbitrator in the event that mediation fails. The decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding. Any mediator or arbitrator must be a neutral party acceptable to both you and StFX Online. You and StFX Online agree that all mediation and arbitration must take place within the Town of Antigonish, Province of Nova Scotia, Country of Canada. The payment of all fees owed to the mediator and/or arbitrator will be the responsibility of the unsuccessful party. StFX Online is not responsible for any incidental costs incurred by the other party in connection with mediation and/or arbitration, including but not limited to costs pertaining to travel, boarding, and lodging.

Notwithstanding any other provision in these Terms and Conditions, you and StFX Online agree that you both retain the right to bring an action in small claims court and to bring an action for injunctive relief or intellectual property infringement. You and StFX Online agree that said action must be brought to the small claims court located within the Town of Antigonish, Province of Nova Scotia, Country of Canada. StFX Online is not responsible for any incidental costs incurred by the other party in connection with said action, including but not limited to costs pertaining to travel, boarding, and lodging.

Severability

If at any time any of the provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions are found to be inconsistent or invalid under applicable laws, those provisions will be deemed void and will be removed from these Terms and Conditions. All other provisions will not be affected by the removal and the rest of these Terms and Conditions will still be considered valid.

Changes

These Terms and Conditions may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to the way we operate our Site and the way we expect users to behave on our Site.

 

Contact Details

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Email: stfxonline@stfx.ca

Address: 2175 Varsity Drive, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2W5 You can also use the "Contact Us" form available on our Site.

Version: October 7, 2022

(These Terms and Conditions have been adapted from a template whose copyright © 2002-2022 is held by LawDepot.ca®.)

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