Terms and
Conditions

Last updated October 16, 2024

ONlit Site Terms of Use

Welcome to ONlit.org! We’re thrilled to have you join our community of curious minds and knowledge seekers. Before you dive into the wealth of information and engage with our vibrant community, please take a moment to read and understand our Terms and Conditions. By accessing or using ONlit.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, we kindly ask you to refrain from using our website.

1. Content Responsibility

ONlit.org is a platform that allows users to share and discuss information, ideas, and insights. However, the creators and funders of ONlit.org are not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or legality of the content posted by users. Users are solely responsible for their contributions and interactions on the platform.

2. Comments and Chat Features

ONlit.org provides comment sections and chat features to encourage vibrant discussions and interactions. While we encourage open dialogue, the views expressed in comments and chats are solely those of the users and do not represent the opinions of ONlit.org, its creators or the Ontario Ministry of Education. We reserve the right to moderate and remove any content that violates our community guidelines or is deemed inappropriate.

3. External Links

Because of their potential interest or usefulness to the education community or the general public, ONlit.org may provide links from this site to external web sites.  However, ONlit.org cannot be responsible for the content of any site external to its own.  By linking to other sites, ONlit.org is not endorsing any particular product, practice, service, provider or institution, nor does it necessarily endorse views expressed or facts presented on these sites.

4. Sharing and Attribution

We encourage you to share the valuable information you find on ONlit.org with your friends and colleagues. However, we kindly ask that you attribute ONlit.org when sharing content from our platform. This not only helps us grow our community but also acknowledges the efforts of our contributors and creators.

5. User Conduct

As part of the ONlit.org community, we expect all users to engage in conversations with respect, kindness, and consideration for diverse perspectives. Any form of harassment, hate speech, or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated. By using ONlit.org, you agree to adhere to our community guidelines and uphold a positive and inclusive environment.

6. Limitation of Liability

The creators and funders of ONlit.org shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from the use of the website or the content posted by users. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information on our platform. In addition, neither ONlit.org nor any of its creators or funders makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information linked to from this site.

7. Intellectual Property

The content available on ONlit.org, including articles, images, and any original materials provided by ONlit.org, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All rights to the content and materials on ONlit.or are owned by ONlit.org or its content providers. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or perform the content on ONlit.org without prior written consent from ONlit.org.

8. Changes to Terms and Conditions

ONlit.org reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for any changes. Continued use of the website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Thank you for taking the time to read through our Terms and Conditions. We’re excited to have you as part of the ONlit.org community and look forward to exploring the world of knowledge together in a friendly and kind environment. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

The ONlit.org Team

Funding for ONlit.org is provided by the Ontario Ministry of Education