Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using NSUC's website ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

To use the Service, you must:

• Be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
• Have the authority to enter into a legally binding contract.

3. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

4. Use of the Service

You agree to use the Service for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Post or transmit content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service.
• Distribute viruses or harmful code that could damage or disrupt the Service.

5. Accounts

To use certain features of our Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and current information when creating your account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and password and for all activities that occur under your account.

6. Payment and Fees

If applicable, you agree to pay all fees or charges to your account in accordance with the pricing and payment terms in effect at the time a fee or charge is due. Nova Scotia Underwater Council reserves the right to modify prices at any time.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Nova Scotia Underwater Council or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You agree not to copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the content without prior written consent from Nova Scotia Underwater Council.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other users or the Service.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nova Scotia Underwater Council shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Nova Scotia Underwater Council, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Nova Scotia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Nova Scotia for the resolution of any disputes.

12. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Nova Scotia Underwater Council. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising under these Terms of Service will be resolved through good faith negotiation. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute amicably, the matter will be submitted to binding arbitration in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in accordance with the rules of the Arbitration Act of Canada.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: