Welcome to Immigrantlight.ca (“the Website”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including all content, services, and resources available on or through the Website. By accessing or using Immigrantlight.ca, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use this Website.
Immigrantlight.ca is operated by Immigrantlight (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a service committed to supporting immigrants and newcomers in Canada with trusted information, settlement resources, and community guidance.
Cookies:
The website uses cookies to help personalize your online experience. By accessing ImmigrantLight, you agree to use the required cookies.
A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.
We may use cookies to collect, store, and track information for statistical or marketing purposes to operate our website. You have the ability to accept or decline optional Cookies. There are some required Cookies that are necessary for the operation of our website. These cookies do not require your consent as they always work. Please keep in mind that by accepting required Cookies, you also accept third-party Cookies, which might be used via third-party provided services if you use such services on our website, for example, a video display window provided by third parties and integrated into our website.
License:
Unless otherwise stated, ImmigrantLight and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on ImmigrantLight. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this from ImmigrantLight for your own personal use subjected to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.
You must not:
- Copy or republish material from ImmigrantLight
- Sell, rent, or sub-license material from ImmigrantLight
- Reproduce, duplicate or copy material from ImmigrantLight
- Redistribute content from ImmigrantLight
This Agreement shall begin on the date hereof.
Parts of this website offer users an opportunity to post and exchange opinions and information in certain areas of the website. ImmigrantLight does not filter, edit, publish or review Comments before their presence on the website. Comments do not reflect the views and opinions of ImmigrantLight, its agents, and/or affiliates. Comments reflect the views and opinions of the person who posts their views and opinions. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, ImmigrantLight shall not be liable for the Comments or any liability, damages, or expenses caused and/or suffered as a result of any use of and/or posting of and/or appearance of the Comments on this website.
ImmigrantLight reserves the right to monitor all Comments and remove any Comments that can be considered inappropriate, offensive, or cause a breach of these Terms and Conditions.
You warrant and represent that:
- You are entitled to post the Comments on our website and have all necessary licenses and consents to do so;
- The Comments do not invade any intellectual property right, including without limitation copyright, patent, or trademark of any third party;
- The Comments do not contain any defamatory, libellous, offensive, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material, which is an invasion of privacy.
- The Comments will not be used to solicit or promote business or custom or present commercial activities or unlawful activity.
You hereby grant ImmigrantLight a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, edit and authorize others to use, reproduce and edit any of your Comments in any and all forms, formats, or media.
Hyperlinking to our Content:
The following organizations may link to our Website without prior written approval:
- Government agencies;
- Search engines;
- News organizations;
- Online directory distributors may link to our Website in the same manner as they hyperlink to the Websites of other listed businesses; and
- System-wide Accredited Businesses except soliciting non-profit organizations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our Web site.
These organizations may link to our home page, to publications, or to other Website information so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products and/or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party’s site.
We may consider and approve other link requests from the following types of organizations:
- Commonly-known consumer and/or business information sources;
- Dot.com community sites;
- Associations or other groups representing charities;
- Online directory distributors;
- Internet portals;
- Accounting, law, and consulting firms; and
- Educational institutions and trade associations.
We will approve link requests from these organizations if we decide that: (a) the link would not make us look unfavorably to ourselves or to our accredited businesses; (b) the organization does not have any negative records with us; (c) the benefit to us from the visibility of the hyperlink compensates the absence of ImmigrantLight; and (d) the link is in the context of general resource information.
These organizations may link to our home page so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party’s site.
If you are one of the organizations listed in paragraph 2 above and are interested in linking to our website, you must inform us by sending an email to ImmigrantLight. Please include your name, your organization name, contact information, as well as the URL of your site, a list of any URLs from which you intend to link to our Website, and a list of the URLs on our site to which you would like to link. Wait 2-3 weeks for a response.
Approved organizations may hyperlink to our Website as follows:
- By use of our corporate name, or
- By use of the uniform resource locator being linked to; or
- Using any other description of our Website being linked to that makes sense within the context and format of content on the linking party’s site.
No use of ImmigrantLight’s logo or other artwork will be allowed for linking without a trademark license agreement.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or are accessing the Website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.
Content Liability:
We shall not be held responsible for any content that appears on your Website. You agree to protect and defend us against all claims that are raised on your Website. No link(s) should appear on any Website that may be interpreted as libellous, obscene, or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates the infringement or other violation of, any third-party rights.
Nature of Information and No Legal Advice
The content published on Immigrantlight.ca is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice, immigration advice, or a lawyer-client relationship. Immigrantlight.ca is not a law firm and does not provide regulated immigration consulting services. Immigration laws, policies, and procedures in Canada are subject to frequent change. While we strive to keep information accurate and current, we make no guarantees as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any content.
You are strongly encouraged to consult with a licensed immigration lawyer or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) authorized by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) for advice specific to your circumstances.
Reservation of Rights:
We reserve the right to request that you remove all links or any particular link to our Website. You approve to immediately remove all links to our Website upon request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and its linking policy at any time. By continuously linking to our Website, you agree to be bound to and follow these linking terms and conditions.
Removal of links from our website:
If you find any link on our Website that is offensive for any reason, you are free to contact and inform us at any moment. We will consider requests to remove links, but we are not obligated to or so or to respond to you directly.
We do not ensure that the information on this website is correct. We do not warrant its completeness or accuracy, nor do we promise to ensure that the website remains available or that the material on the website is kept up to date.
Third-Party Links and Resources
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, government portals (including Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada – IRCC), and external services for your convenience and reference. Immigrantlight.ca does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party websites. Your use of any linked third-party website is subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of that website. We are not liable for any damages or losses arising from your use of or reliance on any third-party content or services.
User Submissions and Community Contributions
If you submit, post, or share any content, comments, feedback, or materials on or through the Website (“User Content”), you grant Immigrantlight.ca a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, and display such User Content in connection with the Website.
You represent and warrant that any User Content you submit is accurate, does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, and does not violate any applicable laws. We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to publish any User Content at our sole discretion, including content that is defamatory, offensive, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate. You are solely responsible for any User Content you submit and for any consequences arising from its submission.
Disclaimer Of Warranties
This Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Immigrantlight.ca expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that the information on this Website is accurate, complete, reliable, or current at all times.
Limitation Of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Immigrantlight.ca, its operators, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Website exceed the amount you have paid us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Immigrantlight.ca, its operators, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way related to:
(a) Your use of or access to the Website;
(b) Your violation of these Terms;
(c) Your violation of any rights of a third party; or
(d) Any User Content you submit to the Website.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference and is available on the Website.
By using this Website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy legislation.
Accessibility
Immigrantlight.ca is committed to making its Website accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and applicable Canadian accessibility standards. If you experience any accessibility barriers on this Website, please get in touch with us so we can work to address them.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada.
Termination
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to all or any part of the Website at any time and for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.
Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and be enforceable.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Immigrantlight.ca concerning the Website. These Terms supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings between you and Immigrantlight.ca with respect to the Website.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Website: www.immigrantlight.ca
Email: info@immigrantlight.ca
As long as the website and the information and services on the website are provided free of charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.