Terms of service

Last updated on July 14th, 2023

These terms of use (“Terms of Use”) govern your access and use of our International Institute for Sustainable Development’s website (“Website,” “we,” “us,” “our”). Please read the following Terms of Use before using the Website. By accessing and using the Website, you agree to be bound by all the Terms of Use set forth herein. If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, your sole recourse is to cease using the Website immediately. A copy of these Terms of Use may be downloaded, saved, and printed for your reference.

Privacy Policy
To view our Privacy Policy, see https://www.iisd.org/privacy-policy

Links to Outside Resources
Our Website may link to other external resources (such as websites, mobile applications, etc.). We are not—either directly or indirectly—implying any approval, association, sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation unless specifically stated. We cannot be held liable and make no warranty or representation whatsoever as to the accuracy, timeliness, and/or completeness of the information contained on such websites.

Copyright and Permissions
The Website is owned and operated by us. Any and all content, data, graphics, photographs, images, audio, video, software, systems, processes, trademarks, trade names, and other information contained in the Website (collectively, the “Content”) are proprietary to us or third-party licensors. The Content is protected by local and international copyright and trademark laws.

Changes and Amendments
We reserve the right to change these Terms of Use at any time and to notify you by posting an updated version of the Terms of Use on the Website. You are responsible for regularly reviewing the Terms of Use. Continued use of the Website after any such changes shall constitute your consent to be bound by such changes.

Disclaimer/Limitation of Liability
The Website, including the content provided herein, is being provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and without any warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the functions on the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. In no event shall we be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages that result from or are in connection with the use of, or the inability to use, the Website, any content.

Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from and against any and all losses, expenses, damages, claims, fines, penalties, costs, and liabilities (including reasonable legal and accounting fees), resulting from your use of the Website, or any alleged violation by you of these Terms of Use.

Trademarks
All trademarks appearing on the Website are property of their respective owners. Our trademarks may not be used in any manner for any purpose without our express written consent.

Applicable Laws
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Province of Manitoba and of the laws of Canada. If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then such provision shall be severable from these Terms of Use and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

Acceptance of These Terms
You acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms And Conditions. These Terms of Use, including any documents referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and us with respect to the Website.

For more information, please contact:

Kathy Clark, Senior Communications Manager

kclark@iisd.org