Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 4th June, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to thecanadiancompass.com (“Website”), operated by The Canadian Compass (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our Website and any services provided therein, including our blog, Canadian Compass, which provides insights and the latest news on Canadian immigration, accommodation, education, and job search tips.

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Website.

2. Use of the Website

2.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Website. By using our Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

2.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our Website for personal and non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

2.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Website for any unlawful purpose or any purpose prohibited by these Terms, including but not limited to:

  • Interfering with the operation of our Website or other users’ enjoyment of the Website.
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Website, or any other systems or networks connected to the Website.
  • Using any automated means to access the Website for any purpose without our express written permission.
  • Engaging in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Website or the servers and networks which are connected to the Website.

3. Content

3.1 User Content

You may be able to post, submit, or display content through our Website (collectively, “User Content”). You retain ownership of your User Content, but by posting it, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with the operation of our Website.

3.2 Our Content

All content provided on our Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Canadian Compass or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not use any of our content without our express written permission.

4. Privacy

Your use of our Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found here (https://thecanadiancompass.com/privacy_policy/). Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the operation or availability of our Website or the information, content, and materials included on our Website. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall The Canadian Compass, its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website.
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website.
  • Any content obtained from the Website.
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

7. Disclaimer

The content provided on Canadian Compass is for informational purposes only and does not constitute any legal advice. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we are not immigration lawyers, and our content should not be relied upon as legal advice. For personalized legal advice, please consult a qualified immigration lawyer.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Canadian Compass and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees) arising from:

  • Your use of and access to the Website.
  • Your violation of any term of these Terms.
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right.
  • Any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party.

9. Modifications to the Website and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Website or any service to which it connects, with or without notice and without liability to you.

We may also revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version of the Terms will be posted on the Website with the “Effective Date” at the top of the Terms. By continuing to access or use our Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Canada.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified so that it is valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Canadian Compass regarding your use of the Website, superseding any prior agreements between you and The Canadian Compass relating to your use of the Website.

13. Contact Us

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

Thank you for visiting thecanadiancompass.com and for using our services.

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

These Terms and Conditions are designed to ensure that your rights and obligations, as well as our rights and obligations, are clear. Please read them carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.