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By using this InternationalStudentConnect.org website, you are agreeing to be bound by the current version of the terms of use provided in the paragraphs below or any subsequent amendments thereto:

1. Copyright and Use of Materials

All materials included on this InternationalStudentConnect.org website are protected by copyright, trademark and other laws and are the property of the COSTI Immigrant Services, hereto referred to as "COSTI," unless otherwise noted. Unauthorised use of such materials may violate copyright, trademark and other laws. Except as specifically permitted herein, nothing on this website may be, in whole or in part, downloaded, reproduced, sold, stored in a retrieval system, modified, made available on a network, used to create derivative works, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, except with the prior written permission of COSTI. You may download and print portions of the materials for non-commercial and informational use. Copies that you make of the material must bear any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices located on this website, which pertain to the material being copied.

2. Disclaimers

Although the information provided on this website is obtained or compiled from sources we believe to be reliable, COSTI makes no warranty as to the accuracy, validity, timeliness or completeness of any such information or data. COSTI has used reasonable care and skill in compiling the content of this website, however this website may contain typographical errors or technical inaccuracies. Information may be changed or updated without notice. COSTI may also make improvements and/or changes in the content of this website at any time without notice.

Any third party websites that may be accessed through this website are the sole responsibility of the third party who is posting the website. COSTI makes no warranty as to the accuracy, validity, timeliness or completeness of any such information or data on such third party websites. COSTI accepts no liability for any errors and omissions or for any damage or injury to persons or property arising out of the use or operation of any materials, instructions, information, methods or ideas contained on such third party websites. Users wishing to rely upon this information should consult directly with the source of the information.

The fact that COSTI has provided a link to such third party websites is not an endorsement, authorization, sponsorship or affiliation by COSTI with respect to such websites, its owners or its providers. COSTI is providing these links only as references to assist you to locate other internet resources and only as a convenience to you.

Information on this web site is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non infringement or title.

COSTI assumes no liability for any damages whatsoever, including without limitation, indirect, special, consequential, punitive, or incidental damages of any kind, lost profits, revenue, use, business interruptions, loss of programs or other data on your information handling system or otherwise, whether brought in contract or tort, arising out of or connected with this website, the inability to use this web site or the use, reliance upon or performance of any material contained in (including content submitted through the my settlement service by users) or accessed from this website or any linked website, even if COSTI is expressly advised of the possibility of such damages.

3. Privacy

Please read our full Privacy Statement.

4. Jurisdiction

This agreement between you, the user and COSTI shall be governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. You hereby consent and submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the province of Ontario in any proceeding related to this agreement.

5. Entire Agreement

This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and COSTI with respect to the subject matter hereof and cancels and supersedes any prior understandings and agreements between the parties hereto with respect thereto. There are no representations, warranties, forms, conditions, undertakings or collateral agreements, express, implied or statutory between the parties other than as expressly set forth in this agreement.