Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: June 27, 2026
Welcome to the Halifax Japanese Culture Collective (“HJCC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, participation in our events and programs, volunteer involvement, membership registration, and donations made to our organization.
By accessing our website or engaging with our organization through any of these activities, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website and related services.
1. Use of Website
HJCC provides this website for informational, educational, cultural, and community-building purposes. You agree to use this website lawfully and respectfully.
You may not:
- Use the website for unlawful or harmful purposes
- Attempt to interfere with the website’s operation or security
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute website content without permission except where permitted by law
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our forms
HJCC reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for any misuse.
2. Programs, Events, and Workshops
HJCC organizes community events, workshops, markets, educational programming, and cultural activities. Participation in these activities is voluntary. By registering for or attending an HJCC event, you acknowledge that participation may involve inherent risks, including but not limited to physical activity, public interaction, travel, or unforeseen circumstances. You agree to participate at your own discretion and assume personal responsibility for your participation. HJCC reserves the right to modify, postpone, cancel, or limit participation in any event, workshop, or program at any time.
3. Volunteer Participation
HJCC welcomes volunteer participation in support of its programs and activities. Submission of a volunteer application does not guarantee acceptance, placement, or assignment. HJCC reserves the right to review, approve, decline, suspend, or terminate volunteer participation at its sole discretion. Volunteers are expected to conduct themselves respectfully, safely, and in accordance with HJCC’s values and event guidelines. HJCC is not responsible for personal injury, loss, or damage arising from volunteer activities except where required by law.
5. Membership
HJCC may offer community membership or registration opportunities. Membership registration does not create any legal ownership, employment relationship, or entitlement to organizational decision-making unless otherwise stated. HJCC reserves the right to modify membership structures, benefits, or requirements at any time.
5. Donations
HJCC accepts voluntary donations to support its programs, community initiatives, and organizational activities. All donations made to HJCC are voluntary. Payments made through our website may be processed by WordPress and its integrated payment providers, including Stripe. HJCC does not directly process or store full credit card or banking information. HJCC may retain limited donation records for administrative, receipting, tax, and organizational purposes. Unless otherwise required by law, donations are generally non-refundable. HJCC reserves the right to refuse or return donations at its discretion.
6. Youth Participation
HJCC supports youth involvement in cultural programming and volunteer opportunities. Participation by minors may require parental or guardian consent. Parents or guardians are responsible for ensuring appropriate supervision where required. HJCC reserves the right to request proof of consent for participants under the age of majority or under the age of 13 where applicable.
7. Intellectual Property
All website content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, event materials, educational resources, and organizational branding, is the property of HJCC unless otherwise noted. Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission. Third-party materials, logos, or linked resources remain the property of their respective owners.
8. External Links and Resources
Our website may provide links to third-party organizations, museums, archives, community groups, and external resources for informational purposes. HJCC is not responsible for the content, policies, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites.
Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
9. Website Accuracy
HJCC makes reasonable efforts to keep website information accurate and current. However, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up to date. Event details, schedules, programming, and resources may change without notice.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HJCC, its directors, board members, volunteers, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:
- Use of or inability to use the website
- Participation in events, workshops, or volunteer activities
- Reliance on information provided on the website
- Third-party services or payment processors
- Technical issues, interruptions, or website errors
- Loss of data, personal property, or communications
Participation in HJCC activities and use of the website is at your own risk.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HJCC, its directors, volunteers, members, and representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the website or participation in HJCC activities.
12. Privacy
Your use of our website and submission of personal information is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to our privacy practices.
13. International Users
HJCC operates from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, but our website and donation services may be accessed internationally. Users accessing our website from outside Canada do so at their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with their local laws where applicable.
14. Changes to These Terms
HJCC reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website or participation in HJCC activities after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia and the laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Nova Scotia, Canada.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Halifax Japanese Culture Collective
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Email: info@hjcchalifax.com