KFHS Road Trip to Kelowna Sept 16 • Next Regular Meeting Sept 28 Heritage House • Guest Presenter Claire Smith-Burns • New Members Always Welcome! Visit the Family Search Centre KFHS Management Team Zoom Meeting on Sept 5 , 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
These 'TERMS OF USE' (here-in-after called Terms) apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the © Kamloops Family History Society ® (here-in-after called KFHS) WORLD WIDE WEB PAGES, Uniform Resource Locater (URL) https://www.kfhs.org/ or https://kfhs.org and all associated webpages or sets of interconnected web pages (here-in-after called Website), located on the ideaLEVER Solutions servers which are prepared and maintained as a collection of information by the KFHS, with no exception.
You acknowledge and accept that the KFHS reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to revise, modify or replace these Terms at any time without notice. We encourage you to please, refer to the Terms periodically for the latest version. You are bound by such revisions by continuing to use or visit the Website after they are posted online.
Your access to and use of the Website is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. If you do not agree to the these Terms or any part there-of please notice that you are not allowed to use the Website.
Definitions:
“Our Website”, “Our Site”: means www.kfhs.org within the terms mentioned in this agreement.
“KFHS”: means “Kamloops Family History Society” within the terms mentioned in this agreement.
“Us”: means members, affiliates or volunteers of the Kamloops Family History Society.
“You”: means website visitors, or persons not part of our Kamloops Family History Society Organization.
“Members”: means registered website members of the Kamloops Family History Society.
The Website was created, uploaded and maintained by one of our VOLUNTEERS, as such, the contents here-in are provided as a convenience to you. The contents of the Website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. The KFHS does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free. The KFHS reserves the right to revise the Website or any part there-of or withdraw access to it, at any time, without notice.
This Website uses JavaScript which is a scripting or programming language that allows us implement complex features on the Website. In order to receive the full value and experience of our Website JavaScript must be enabled on your web browser. If you decide not to use JavaScript in your web browser, you will not be able to experience all the features of our Website. Some of these features include but, not limited to, the calendar, scrolling text, moving images, post feeds, search input fields, navigation, header, footer and other content.
The Website may contain interactive areas designed to allow you to post content on the Website and/or comment, including by posting or commenting on our Facebook Page for information. The use of these features is additionally governed by the Code of Conduct. Additionally, the use of the Facebook Page is governed by their respective Terms, Polices, Conditions and Services.
The Website contains a SiteCM and ideaLEVER Solutions search engine and sitemap that permits you to search our Website for information. The information returned for a Search and "Site Map" is redirected and displayed on the SiteCM.com servers. The use of the SiteCM.com search engine is additionally governed by SiteCM.com's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
For your ease of accessibility the Website includes links to websites on the Internet that are owned or operated by third parties. It is the responsibility of the said third parties to ensure the accuracy of the said link and/or logo image. By following the links to such third-party website, you shall review and agree to that website's "rules of use" before using such website. You also agree that the KFHS has no control over the content of that website and cannot assume any responsibility for material created or published by such third-party website. In addition, a link to a third-party website or non-website, does not imply that the KFHS endorses the website or the products or services referenced in such third party website.
If submitting material to the Website, for example, by E-mail, Text, Facebook or any form of a Messaging System, you agree to be governed by the Code of Conduct and that;
a. the material will not contain any item that is unlawful or otherwise unfit for publication;
b. you will use reasonable efforts to scan and remove any viruses or other contaminating or destructive features before submitting any material;
c. you own the material or have the unlimited right to provide it to us and the KFHS may publish the material, free of charge, and/or incorporate it or any concepts described in it, on the Website, without accountability or liability, unless otherwise marked as 'CONFIDENTIAL', 'DO NOT PUBLISH', 'NOT FOR WEB' or a similarity there-of;
d. you agree not to take action against the KFHS in relation to material that you submit and you agree to indemnify us if any third party takes action against us in relation to the material you submit.
The contents of the Website belong to and are copyright of the KFHS, except what is supplied by third parties. Any and all rights not expressly granted here-in are reserved.
Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of the Website contents or code in any form without prior permission of the KFHS is prohibited, except, in accordance with the following criteria.
a. Reproduction in whole or in part of the Website and/or its contents is permitted so long as acknowledgement of the source is prominently displayed, acknowledged, mentioned and maintained with-in the reproduction, preferably in the form of "Courtesy of the KAMLOOPS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY / www.kfhs.org
b. The KFHS consents to you browsing the Website on your computer, mobile device or printing copies of extracts from this Website for your personal use only, not for reproduction or redistribution to the public unless, consented to by the KFHS. Individual documents on the Website may be subject to additional terms indicated in those documents.
c. The use of the Website and the content there-in, is permitted for private, non-commercial use. The use of press releases and other documents classified as public is permitted in public communications if, the source for the information has been stated.
As between you and the KFHS, the KFHS owns all intellectual property rights, including without limitation copyright and trade-mark rights, in all materials on or comprising the Website (Content), including, without limitation, all written, audio visual or other materials and graphical elements on the Website, but excluding User Content [defined below (Section 4)]. The KFHS grants you a limited license to use, download, print, or reproduce in whole or in part, the Content on this Website, subject to the following conditions:
I. they must be used or reproduced accurately, without any modification;
II. they must identify the KFHS and the Website as the source;
III. they must be used solely for non-commercial purposes; and
IV. a copyright notice must appear on every copy in the following form: ©KAMLOOPS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY ® / www.kfhs.org
The KFHS’s express, prior, written permission is required for any Content that is not included in the license above, such as any graphical elements or website code, and/or for the use of Content for any purpose not expressly permitted above, such as for any commercial purpose whatsoever.
The Website applies use of some third party content with authorized permission. You must obtain your own permission from such third party to reproduce their content.
You may be able to post or upload (in designated areas of the Website) written content or other content (collectively "User Content") to the Website. You are solely responsible for your own User Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it. By uploading or posting User Content to the Website, you automatically grant the KFHS a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty free, license to use, reproduce, modify, translate into different languages or formats, and publish such User Content on the Website for the purpose of sharing the User Content with users and visitors of the Website and to promote the Website. You represent and warrant that you own or have the rights to use and license the KFHS to use the User Content in the manner contemplated by the Website and these Terms.
By accessing and/or using the Website, you may provide us with personal information as described in our Privacy Policy (below). You acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy, which governs the collection, use, storage and disclosure of such personal information.
Your use of this website is entirely at your own risk. The Website and content is provided "as is" and without warranties or conditions of any kind, either expressed or implied. The KFHS does not warrant that the Website or content contained in this Website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that this Website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.
Without limiting the foregoing, the KFHS does not warrant or make any representation regarding use, the ability to use, or the result of use of the content in terms of accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. The content may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. The KFHS may make changes or improvements to the content or the website at any time. The KFHS makes no warranties that your use of the content will not infringe the rights of others and assumes no liability or responsibility for errors or omissions in such content.
The KFHS, its members, employees, agents, officers, directors and volunteers will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages, including, without limitation, loss of revenue or income, pain and suffering, emotional distress, or similar damages, or damages resulting from any:
a. errors or omissions in content,
b. any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any and all personal information and/or financial information stored therein,
c. any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website,
d. any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like, which may be transmitted to or through the Website by any third party, or
e. for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of your use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Website.
This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory giving rise to the damages, and even if the KFHS has been advised of the possibility of such damages, the foregoing limitation of liability shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction.
You specifically acknowledge that the KFHS, its members, employees, agents, officers, directors and volunteers shall not be liable for user content or the defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any third party and that the risk of harm or damage from the foregoing rests entirely with you.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the KFHS, its members, employees, agents, officers , directors and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, judgments, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, attorney's fees and other expenses arising from:
a. your use of and access to the Website;
b. your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or
c. any claim that you did not have the right to provide any user content or that your user content caused damage to a third party.
This defence and indemnification obligation will survive these terms and your use of the Website. In such a case, the KFHS will provide you with written notice of such claim, suit or action.
You affirm that you are either more than 18 years of age, or possess parental or guardian consent to agree to these Terms and access and use the Website, and are otherwise fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms, and to abide by and comply with these Terms.
These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. The Website is physically stored by ideaLEVER Solutions on web servers located in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada and as such, are under the jurisdiction of said city, province and country, however the Website is uploaded and maintained from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada by one of our VOLUNTEERS.
You may not assign these Terms or assign any rights or delegate any obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, whether voluntarily or by operation of law, without our prior written consent.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the KFHS with respect to the subject matter and supersede and replace all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding such subject matter. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision or portion of the Terms to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
You may not use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. In addition to the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, you also agree to comply with all local laws that apply to your use of the Website.
You may not use the Website in any manner which could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Website, or computer network, or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Website.
You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and communications while using the Website and for any consequences of that use. By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using the Website, you will not:
While the KFHS prohibits such conduct and User Content in connection with the Website, you understand and agree that nonetheless you may be exposed to such conduct or User Content and that you use the Website at your own risk.
The KFHS reserves the right to monitor use of this Website to determine compliance with these Terms. Although the KFHS may or may not read, review, vet or otherwise assess User Content in advance of its posting, the KFHS reserves the right to remove any User Content without notice for breach of these terms or for any other reason.
The KFHS authorizes any current member, whom is in good standing with the KFHS, to access and use the members-only area in accordance with these Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy agreement, especially the Privacy Policy Section 6 which deals with Cookies.
The content contained in the members-only area is provided for the purposes of KFHS MEMBERS ONLY. The members-only area contains learning resources of a genealogical nature that are presented for research purposes for use by KFHS MEMBERS ONLY and are subject to the resources Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement.
The KFHS has the right to and may use that right to withdraw access to the members-only area, at any time, without prior notice. The KFHS may, without prior notice, append the credentials to allow access to the members-only area at any time.
Subject to this Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy agreement, you are hereby granted a personal limited, non-transferable and non-exclusive license to access, view and use the members-only area and the content there-in in relation to your KFHS MEMBERSHIP.
You are granted the right to download, store and/or print copies of items comprising the Content for use of your KFHS Membership, provided that you maintain all copyright and other notices contained in such Content. You must also abide by any additional requirements governing the use of any specific Content that may be set out in the members-only area. In the event of a conflict between the terms of a specific license governing specific Content and this Agreement, the terms of the specific license shall govern.
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The © KAMLOOPS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY ® (here-in-after called KFHS), is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information in the course of its operation and administration. As part of this commitment, we have set out this Privacy Policy to outline the manner in which the KFHS collects, uses, discloses and otherwise manages personal information in its custody and control.
The Privacy Policy may be updated or edited periodically to reflect changes to our personal information practices at any time without prior notice to you, the user. The revised Privacy Policy will be posted on this Website. We encourage you to please refer to this Privacy Policy often for the latest information about our personal information practices.
We may collect personal information when you:
a. Visit the KFHS World Wide Web Pages (here-in-after called Website);
b. Participate in surveys, contests, calls for public comment, events or activities;
c. Post to, comment on, like us, friend us, follow us, or any response to our Facebook Page.
d. Contact us or one of our employees, agents, officers, directors or volunteers with a comment, question or complaint.
We may offer you the opportunity to participate in one of our surveys, contests, calls for public comment, events or activities. We may collect information that identifies you (such as your name, contact information and any information you include in a call for public comment or related materials) to administer your participation in the survey, contest, call for public comment, event or activity including any some such from our Facebook Page . We may also use your contact information to send you information in connection with these activities via e-mail. You may opt out of receiving these e-mails by contacting us.
When you contact any of our Board of Directors, Committee Chair Persons or Appointed Position Persons, or otherwise contact us or one of our members, employees, agents, officers, directors or volunteers for support, or with a comment, question or complaint, you may be asked for information that identifies you (such as your name and contact information), along with additional information we need to help us provide support, answer your question or respond to your comment or complaint. We may also retain this information to assist you in the future, and to improve our customer service.
We will not disclose, trade, rent, sell or otherwise transfer your personal information, to any third party other than as set out in this policy.
The KFHS may provide your personal information in response to a search warrant or other legally valid inquiry or order, or as otherwise required by applicable law. We may also disclose personal information where necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
When you visit our Website, the host web server and/or our Website may log any associated information relating to the requests made by your web browser, including but, not limited to, your IP address, the referring website, login and password information.
The KFHS.org website uses anonymous visitor session-based cookie technology to ensure the correct use of the KFHS.org website's contact or application forms and form submissions. These are temporary session cookies, deleted after each visit to our website. Due to their anonymous nature, we do not use these session cookies to track any personally identifiable information stored in browser profiles or related technology.
https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/technology/online-privacy-tracking-cookies/cookies/frequently-asked-questions-about-cookies/
https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/internet/install.htm
https://www.whatismybrowser.com/guides/how-to-enable-cookies/?utm_source=whatismybrowsercom&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=breadcrumbs
https://pixelprivacy.com/resources/browser-fingerprinting/
We have implemented measures designed to protect personal information in our custody and control. We maintain reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards in an effort to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification and disclosure of personal information in our custody and control. These safeguards include firewalls and antivirus protection on the host web servers and computers in our possession that store such information.
You may request access, updating and correcting of inaccuracies to the personal information we have in our custody or control by e-mailing or writing to us at the contact information set out below, in the regular course of business.
webmaster@kfhs.org
Kamloops Family History Society PO Box 1162, Kamloops B.C. V2C 6H3
At the time of your request, we may need further information from you to verify your identity, before we can provide you with the personal information we hold.
This 'Privacy Policy' was last reviewed / updated on January 4, 2023