The Vancouver International Arbitration Centre Web Site is comprised of various Web pages operated by the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre.

It is the policy of VanIAC to control the collection, use, and disclosure of information on our website. The VanIAC complies with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The act can be viewed in its entirely at BC Laws.

We may change the content or services found on our web site at any time without notice, and consequently our privacy policy may change at any time in the future. Your continued access to or use of the website will mean that you agree to any changes made.

By visiting our website you are granted the right to display on your computer, print, download and use any content that is made available to you on the VanIAC website, for non-commercial, personal or educational purposes only.

The VanIAC web site does not collect personal information from users, but may do so when a user sends us an e-mail. Our server automatically collects a limited amount of technical information essential for the operation and security of our web site.

We may distribute small pieces of information (“cookies”) to the user’s web browser to assist the user when returning to a specific page or area on the site. You can change your web browser settings not to accept this information or to display warning messages.

Proprietary Rights

The VanIAC’s web site and the content of the web site are protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws, and international treaties. The “Vancouver International Arbitration Centre” and “VanIAC” are trademarks of the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre. All rights are reserved to the VanIAC.

Materials Provided to VanIAC

The VanIAC does not claim ownership of the materials provided to VanIAC including but not limited to articles, feedback and suggestions. However, by submitting any materials you are granting VanIAC permission to use your materials including, without limitation, the rights to copy, distribute, transmit, reproduce and reformat your materials; and to publish your name in connection with  your materials.

No compensation will be paid with respect to the use of any materials, as provided herein. VanIAC is under no obligation to post or use any written materials submitted and may remove any written materials at any time in VanIAC’s sole discretion.

Legal Advice

The information provided on our website is not intended to be legal advice, nor should it be considered legal advice.

Warranty

VanIAC does not warrant the quality, accuracy or completeness of any information on our website. All the information is provided “as is” without warranty or condition of any kind.

This website may include inaccuracies, omissions or errors. VanIAC is not liable for any damages whatsoever, including special, indirect or consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of information available on this website.

It is the responsibility of each user to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information or content available on or through the web site. Users are responsible for taking all precautions necessary to ensure that any content they may obtain from the web site is free of viruses or any other destructive programs or code.

External Links

The Website may contain links to other websites which are hosted by and maintained by third parties. We have no control over the content or security of any such website. You link to such websites at your own risk and we make no representations regarding the content of any such website or the qualification or competence of any person, firm or company whose information is accessed from this Website. We cannot be liable for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of such third party websites.

The inclusion of any link does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by VanIAC of the linked site.

Contact, Questions, Comments,

If you would like to communicate with VanIAC regarding privacy issues or have questions or comments regarding our Policy, please contact us.