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Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: September 20, 2025

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Welcome to the website of the Association of Canadian College and University Ombudspersons (ACCUO/AOUCC). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this site, you confirm that you understand, accept, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

2. About ACCUO

ACCUO is a bilingual (English/French) independent association that promotes the role of ombudspersons and fairness in Canadian post-secondary institutions. This website provides information about our mission, membership, resources, and events.

3. Use of Website

  • You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only.

  • You may not use this site to post, transmit, or distribute any material that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate.

  • Unauthorized use of this website may result in legal action.

4. Membership and Accounts

  • Access to certain features (such as the Member Portal) may require active ACCUO membership.

  • Members are responsible for keeping login details confidential and for all activities conducted under their account.

  • ACCUO reserves the right to suspend or terminate access if misuse or unauthorized activity is detected.

5. Intellectual Property

  • All website content, including text, graphics, logos, publications, and resources, is the property of ACCUO unless otherwise noted.

  • Content may not be reproduced, republished, or distributed without written permission, except for personal or educational use with proper attribution.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., partner organizations, event platforms). ACCUO is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of these external sites. Use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

7. Events and Resources

  • Registration for events and access to resources may be subject to separate terms (e.g., payment policies, cancellation policies).

  • ACCUO reserves the right to modify event details, including dates, speakers, and formats.

8. Disclaimer of Liability

  • ACCUO strives to provide accurate, up-to-date information on this site but makes no guarantees about its completeness or reliability.

  • ACCUO will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this website or its content.

9. Changes to Terms

ACCUO may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website will signify acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from these terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of Canadian courts.

11. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

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Association of Canadian College and University Ombudspersons (ACCUO/AOUCC)
email: info@accuo.ca

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