Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use — Give and Guide Society
Effective Date: December 24, 2025
1) Nature of Services — Voluntary, Informational Only
Give and Guide Society (the “Society”) provides services, support, assistance, and information strictly on a voluntary basis for general informational and support purposes. The Society’s services do not constitute professional advice of any kind (including, without limitation, medical, legal, accounting, financial, mental health, or professional counseling advice).
2) No Professional Relationship / No Client Engagement
Your use of this website and any interaction with the Society or its volunteers does not create a professional, fiduciary, agency, or client relationship. The Society and its volunteers do not undertake duties typically owed by licensed professionals or paid service providers.
3) No Emergency or Crisis Services
The Society and its volunteers do not provide emergency, crisis, or urgent services. If you are in immediate danger or facing an emergency, call 911 or contact appropriate crisis resources without delay.
4) No Warranties (AS IS / AS AVAILABLE)
All content, materials, and voluntary support are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, express, implied, or statutory, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.
5) User Due Diligence & Responsibility
You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your decisions. You must conduct your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before relying on or acting upon any information or support obtained through this platform.
6) Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Society, its directors, officers, members, volunteers, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or other damages (including, without limitation, lost profits, lost data, business interruption, personal injury, property damage, or reputational harm) arising out of or related to:
- Your use of, inability to use, or reliance on the website or any voluntary services/support;
- Any actions taken (or not taken) by you based on information or assistance obtained here.
- Any errors, omissions, or delays in content or support;
7) Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Society and its directors, officers, members, volunteers, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:
(a) your use of the website or voluntary support.
(b) your breach of these terms
(c) your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.
8) Volunteer Immunity & Non‑Profit Protections
All assistance is provided by volunteers without compensation and solely on a charitable, goodwill basis. Volunteers act in good faith and within the scope of the Society’s mission. The Society and its volunteers rely on all applicable non‑profit and volunteer protection laws in the relevant jurisdiction. Nothing herein waives any statutory or common‑law immunities or defenses available to the Society or its volunteers.
9) External Links & Third‑Party Content
This website may link to third‑party sites or resources. The Society does not endorse, control, or guarantee any third‑party content and is not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of such links or resources.
10) Donations & No Consideration for Services
Donations to the Society are voluntary and do not purchase services or create any entitlement to services, outcomes, or results. The Society may decline or discontinue services/support at its sole discretion and subject to resource constraints.
11) Privacy & Communications (Non‑Confidential)
Communications through this website or with volunteers may be not secure or confidential. Do not submit sensitive personal information. The Society disclaims any obligation to maintain confidentiality except to the extent required by applicable law or a published privacy policy.
12) Intellectual Property & Permissible Use
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is owned by or licensed to the Society and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may access and use the website for lawful, non‑commercial purposes consistent with the Society’s mission. Any unauthorized use is prohibited.
13) Code of Conduct
Users must use the website respectfully and lawfully. Harassment, abuse, discrimination, or illegal conduct toward volunteers or other users is strictly prohibited. The Society may suspend or terminate access for violations.
14) Reservation of Rights
The Society reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website or voluntary services at any time, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice.
15) Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed, and the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.
16) Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Society regarding your use of this website and voluntary services, superseding all prior or contemporaneous communications.
17) Governing Law & Venue
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, without regard to conflicts of law principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website.
18) Acceptance
By accessing or using the website and/or engaging with volunteers, you acknowledge, accept, and agree to be bound by this Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use.