1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Mental Health Salt Spring (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website https://www.mentalhealthsaltspring.com (the “Site”) and any services, resources, or communications provided through it (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our [Privacy Policy], which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
2. User Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to access or use our Site. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that: You are legally capable of entering into binding contracts; and All information you provide is truthful, accurate, and complete. If you use this Site on behalf of another person or organization, you represent that you are authorized to bind that entity to these Terms.
3. Nature of Services and No Medical Advice
Mental Health Salt Spring provides mental wellness and counseling information and services. All content on this Site, including articles, videos, or communications, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider regarding any mental health condition. Do not disregard professional advice or delay seeking it based on content from this Site. If you are in crisis or considering self-harm, call your local emergency number or a mental health helpline immediately.
4. Permitted and Prohibited Conduct
You agree to use this Site lawfully and responsibly. Specifically, you agree not to: Violate any applicable law or regulation. Infringe the intellectual property or privacy rights of others. Submit false, misleading, or confidential information without authorization. Transmit harmful code, malware, or engage in any activity that disrupts or damages the Site. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or networks. Use the Site for advertising, spam, or solicitation without written permission. We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access if you engage in prohibited conduct.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, videos, design, and layout — is the exclusive property of Mental Health Salt Spring or its licensors and is protected by Canadian and international intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without prior written consent.
6. User Content License
If you submit, post, or upload any materials (such as comments, testimonials, or inquiries) (“User Content”), you: Grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, and otherwise use your User Content for the operation, improvement, and promotion of our Services. Represent that you own or have the right to provide such User Content and that it does not infringe any rights of third parties. We may remove or edit User Content at any time without notice if we believe it violates these Terms or applicable law.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. These are provided for convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, policies, or practices. You access third-party websites at your own risk.
8. Disclaimers
To the fullest extent permitted by law: The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that any defects will be corrected. We expressly disclaim all warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Mental Health Salt Spring does not guarantee any specific therapeutic or emotional outcome from use of our Services.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Mental Health Salt Spring, its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with: Use or inability to use the Site or Services; Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data; Any reliance placed on information obtained from this Site; or Any other matter relating to your use of the Site. In jurisdictions where liability cannot be excluded, our total liability shall not exceed CAD $100 or the amount paid (if any) for Services within the preceding 12 months, whichever is greater.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Mental Health Salt Spring, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your: Use or misuse of the Site or Services; Violation of these Terms; or Violation of any third-party rights.
11. Account Termination and Suspension
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to: Suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms; and Remove any User Content deemed inappropriate or in violation of these Terms. All provisions that by their nature should survive termination (e.g., intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnity) shall survive.
12. Modifications to the Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
14. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute or claim arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved informally. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in British Columbia, Canada, under the rules of the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC). You waive the right to participate in a class action or jury trial.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mental Health Salt Spring regarding use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings.
17. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or legal inquiries, please contact: Mental Health Salt Spring
📧 Email: toddmithc24@gmail.com
📫 Address: 12983 Shore Rd East, Port George, NS, Canada
18. Effective Date and Revision History
Version Date Description 1.0 Nov 8, 2025 Initial Terms & Conditions established
1. Ownership of Copyright
All content appearing on https://www.mentalhealthsaltspring.com (the “Site”), including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, logos, icons, images, photographs, video, audio, design elements, compilations, and source code (collectively, the “Content”), is the exclusive property of Mental Health Salt Spring or its content licensors and is protected by the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), the Berne Convention, and all applicable international copyright treaties. Unless expressly stated otherwise, all rights are reserved. No license or right, express or implied, is granted to any person accessing this Site.
2. Reservation of Rights
Mental Health Salt Spring hereby expressly reserves all rights under domestic and international copyright laws, including but not limited to: The exclusive right to reproduce, publish, distribute, perform, display, adapt, modify, or create derivative works of any Content; The right to authorize or withhold authorization for third-party use, reproduction, or redistribution of any Content; and The right to enforce its copyrights through administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings.
3. Prohibited Uses
Except as expressly permitted by law or by written authorization, you may not: Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any Content, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means; Create derivative works, modify, or otherwise exploit the Content for commercial purposes; Frame or mirror any part of the Site without prior written consent; Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notice or proprietary legend appearing on the Content. To request written permission, contact: 📧 toddmithc24@gmail.com Unauthorized use of the Content constitutes infringement and may give rise to legal action under Canadian and international law.
4. Fair Use and Educational Exception
Nothing in this Copyright Notice is intended to restrict uses permitted under the doctrine of fair dealing or fair use, including non-commercial educational, critical, or news reporting purposes, provided such uses comply with statutory limitations and include proper attribution to Mental Health Salt Spring. If you believe your use qualifies as fair use/fair dealing, we encourage you to clearly identify your source and avoid misrepresentation.
5. DMCA Safe Harbor & Takedown Procedures
In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §512) and comparable international frameworks, Mental Health Salt Spring operates a notice-and-takedown procedure for alleged copyright infringement. If you believe any material on this Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to our designated agent including: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative; Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information sufficient to locate it; Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email); A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized; and A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. DMCA Agent Contact: 📧 toddmithc24@gmail.com 📫 12983 Shore Rd East, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada Upon receipt of a compliant notice, we will promptly investigate, remove, or disable access to the allegedly infringing material as required by law. Counter-notifications may be submitted by the affected user as provided under the DMCA.
6. User-Generated or Automated Copies
Mental Health Salt Spring is not liable for copies of Content made by users, search engines, aggregators, or other automated indexing systems beyond its reasonable control. Such incidental reproductions shall not be construed as authorization, waiver, or loss of copyright protection. We disclaim all liability for any third-party use, republication, or unauthorized reproduction of Site Content outside our control.
7. Enforcement and Remedies
We actively monitor and enforce our intellectual property rights. Violators may be subject to: Cease-and-desist demands; Monetary damages, including statutory and punitive damages; Injunctive relief; and Legal action under the Copyright Act and relevant international treaties. Mental Health Salt Spring reserves the right to pursue all remedies available in law or equity for copyright infringement or violation of these terms.
8. Severability
If any provision of this Copyright Notice is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of British Columbia, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Notice shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia, Canada.
10. Amendments and Revisions
We reserve the right to modify or update this Copyright Notice at any time. Revisions will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site following such updates constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
11. Revision History
Version Date Description 1.0 Nov 8, 2025 Initial Copyright Notice established © 2025 Mental Health Salt Spring.
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