Welcome to the Multicultural International Student Services Society or MISSS (“us”, “we”, or “our”) website (“site” or “website”). By accessing and using our website, services, and programs, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms of use. Please read these terms carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.
Use of Website
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, and using the website, you accept, without limitation or qualification, these Terms of Use. We may update these terms from time to time without notice to you. The most current version of the terms can be reviewed by clicking on the “Terms of Use” link located at the bottom of our website pages.
Permitted Use
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to, harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our website.
Services and Programs
Access to Resources
We provide access to resources including, but not limited to, information on housing, healthcare, academic support, and legal rights. These resources are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of these resources.
Mental Health Support
We offer mental health support through counseling sessions, workshops, and digital platforms. Our mental health services are provided by qualified professionals; however, they do not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Legal Support and Guidance
We provide legal support and guidance through information sessions and consultations. Please note that while we provide legal information, we do not offer legal representation. The legal support provided is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Consult a qualified lawyer for advice on your specific legal situation.
Career Support
Our career support services include resume workshops, interview preparation, networking events, and personalized career counseling. These services are designed to assist you in your job search and career development. However, we do not guarantee job placement or employment outcomes.
User Conduct
Prohibited Actions
You agree not to use the website or services to:
- Post, transmit, or distribute any material that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
- Upload, post, or otherwise transmit any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party.
- Interfere with or disrupt the website, servers, or networks connected to the website.
Privacy Policy
Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these terms. Please review our Privacy Policy for more information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or related to the use of our website or services will be governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within British Columbia, Canada.
Limitation of Liability
We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or the inability to use our website, services, or programs, including but not limited to reliance on any information obtained from us that result in mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion or corruption of files, viruses, delays in operation or transmission, or any failure of performance.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless, its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that arise directly or indirectly out of or from your breach of these Terms of Use or your activities in connection with the website or services.
Changes to Terms of Use
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the website and services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Use. It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Terms of Use, please contact us at the Contact page.
Effective Date: 2025-04-20