Support Network Canada
Terms of Use, Intellectual Property & Liability Agreement (Draft)

Effective Date: ___________________

This draft is adapted for Support Network Canada and is intended as a comprehensive starting point. It should be reviewed by a lawyer licensed in Ontario before adoption.

1. Acceptance of Terms: By accessing or using the Support Network Canada platform, website, mobile application, or related services, you agree to these Terms.

2. Purpose: Support Network Canada connects individuals with support resources and participating organizations. It does not replace emergency services, professional advice, or direct care.

3. Emergency Disclaimer: If you are in immediate danger or require urgent assistance, call 911 or your local emergency services.

4. Intellectual Property: All software, source code, branding, logos, databases, content, workflows, referral methodologies, documentation, designs, AI features, and future enhancements are owned by Support Network Canada or its licensors. No ownership rights are transferred.

5. User Content: Users retain ownership of uploaded content while granting a non-exclusive licence to host, process, display, and use it solely to operate the platform.

6. Prohibited Activities: No hacking, unauthorized access, malware, impersonation, unlawful activity, scraping, reverse engineering, or infringement of intellectual property.

7. Privacy: Personal information is handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws and the platform's Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Organizations: Participating organizations remain responsible for their own services and information.

9. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Support Network Canada is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, service interruptions, third-party acts, or cybersecurity incidents beyond its reasonable control.

10. Indemnification: Users agree to indemnify Support Network Canada against claims arising from misuse of the platform or breach of these Terms.

11. Governing Law: Province of Ontario and applicable federal laws of Canada.

12. Amendments, Severability, Entire Agreement: Standard legal provisions apply.

Contact Information
Support Network Canada
Email: ___________________
Website: ___________________
Phone: ___________________

User Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.