Terms of Web Use

OVERVIEW

These Terms of Web Use set out the rules for accessing and using www.gnntoronto.ca (“our site”), whether as a visitor, registered user, or contributor.

Please read these terms carefully before using the site. By visiting or engaging with our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms. If you do not accept them, you must not use the site.

ABOUT GNN

The Green Neighbours Network of Toronto (GNN) is a grassroots community committed to building a greener, more equitable city through local environmental action, collaboration, and shared learning. Our website is a hub for connection, storytelling, and practical climate action.

OTHER APPLICABLE TERMS

These Terms of Web Use incorporate the following additional policies:

Privacy Policy – How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Acceptable Use Policy – What is and isn’t allowed in your interactions on the website.
Cookie Policy – Information about the cookies and tracking tools we use.

If you register for an account or contribute content, you are also agreeing to follow our Code of Conduct and Community Guidelines.

ACCESSING OUR SITE

Our website is free to access. Some features, such as submitting events, posting in forums, or joining working groups, are available only to registered members.

We reserve the right to update or restrict access to any part of the site without notice. We do our best to maintain uptime and accuracy, but we are not responsible for downtime, errors, or interruptions beyond our control.

You are responsible for ensuring that any individuals accessing the site through your internet connection are aware of and comply with these terms.

ACCOUNTS AND PASSWORDS

If you register for an account, you are responsible for keeping your login details secure.

You must not share your password with others or impersonate another user. If you suspect unauthorized use of your account, please notify us immediately at webmaster@gnntoronto.ca.

We reserve the right to suspend or deactivate accounts that violate these terms or pose a security risk to the site or community.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this site—including text, graphics, logos, audio, and visual media—is owned by GNN or used with permission. It is protected by Canadian copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may:

Share links to pages or blog posts publicly
Download resources or materials for personal or group use (e.g., posters, guides)

You may not:

Reproduce, sell, or modify our content for commercial use without permission
Copy material without attribution or outside the scope of fair use

CONTRIBUTING CONTENT

You may contribute to the website through forums, blog posts, event listings, comments, and group discussions.

All contributions must comply with our Acceptable Use Policy and must not:

Contain misinformation or promote harm
Infringe on copyrights or third-party rights
Be defamatory, harassing, or offensive

By submitting content, you grant GNN a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and publish that content in connection with our mission. We reserve the right to edit, remove, or decline contributions that violate our standards.

EVENTS AND COMMUNITY TOOLS

Registered users can submit events and participate in group discussions. These tools are meant to strengthen collaboration and promote environmental initiatives in Toronto.

You agree to:

Share events that are relevant, accurate, and community-focused
Use networking tools (like forums and messaging) respectfully and within our guidelines

GNN reserves the right to moderate or remove any content or user that violates these terms or disrupts the community.

RELIANCE ON INFORMATION

While we strive to ensure all information is accurate and current, we do not guarantee that content is error-free or fully up to date. We are not liable for decisions made based on content shared on the site.

If you see outdated, broken, or inaccurate content, please notify us at webmaster@gnntoronto.ca.

SECURITY & MISUSE

You must not:

Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload our site
Upload malicious software or code
Try to gain unauthorized access to admin tools, user accounts, or back-end systems

We take breaches seriously and may report them to legal authorities.

LINKING TO AND FROM OUR SITE

You may link to our homepage or blog content, provided it is in a fair, non-misleading way and does not suggest an endorsement. You may not frame our site or republish it elsewhere without written permission.

Links from our site to third-party websites are for convenience only. GNN is not responsible for external content or your experience on other websites.

UPLOADING MATERIAL TO OUR SITE

Registered users of the Green Neighbours Network of Toronto (GNN) website may upload content in designated areas of the site, including but not limited to:

Events Calendar (via the Add Event form)
Blog Submissions (by approved contributors)
Group Pages (for registered member groups to manage and update their own content)

By uploading or submitting any content to the site, you agree to the following:

You warrant that any material you upload is your own original content, or that you have appropriate rights and permissions to share it.
You must comply with our [Acceptable Use Policy] and Content Standards, including not posting anything unlawful, discriminatory, harmful, or misleading.
You grant GNN a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, publish, and distribute your content across our digital channels (e.g., blog, homepage, newsletter, social media), unless otherwise stated.
You remain responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of any content you submit.
You may not upload files containing viruses, malware, or code intended to compromise website performance or other users’ information.

GNN reserves the right to:

Review, edit, or reject any uploaded content before or after publication.
Remove content that violates our policies or does not align with GNN’s mission.
Suspend or restrict account privileges if content is consistently inappropriate or in breach of our terms.

If you believe content posted by another user violates your rights or our policies, please report it to webmaster@gnntoronto.ca.

LIABILITY

To the fullest extent allowed by Canadian law, GNN is not liable for any damages resulting from:

Your use or inability to use the site
Errors or omissions in site content
Technical issues or service interruptions
Any actions taken in reliance on posted content

Nothing in this agreement excludes liability for death or injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or breach of legal duty.

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may revise these terms at any time. Updates will be posted to this page, and your continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the latest version.