Terms of Use

Welcome to the Nawican Friendship Centre website. These Terms of Use explain the rules that apply when you visit or use nawican.ca.

By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

1. About This Website

This website is operated by Nawican Friendship Centre.

Nawican Friendship Centre
10200 17 Street
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4C2
Phone: (250) 784-0061
Email: nbycc@nawican.ca

The website provides general information about Nawican Friendship Centre, our programs, services, events, community supports, and ways to get involved.

2. Informational Purpose Only

The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only.

While we make reasonable efforts to keep website content accurate and up to date, information may change from time to time. Program availability, schedules, eligibility, staff contacts, hours, services, funding, and event details may change without notice.

Nothing on this website guarantees that a specific program, service, appointment, referral, space, or form of support will be available at any particular time.

For the most current information, please contact Nawican Friendship Centre directly.

3. No Emergency Service Through the Website

This website is not monitored as an emergency response service.

If you are in immediate danger or need emergency help, call 911.

If you need urgent crisis support, please contact an appropriate crisis line, emergency service, healthcare provider, or community support service directly. Do not rely on this website or email for emergency assistance.

4. Contacting Us

Our website does not use online contact forms. To reduce spam and improve security, general inquiries should be sent by email or made by phone.

If you contact us by email, phone, or in person, you are responsible for the information you choose to provide. Please avoid sending sensitive personal, health, family, legal, or financial information by email unless necessary.

Email is not always secure and may not be reviewed immediately. If your matter is urgent or highly sensitive, please call us directly.

5. Program and Service Information

The website may describe programs and services related to youth, families, Elders, culture, wellness, employment, training, housing, outreach, volunteering, membership, donations, or other community supports.

These descriptions are general. Actual program details may depend on staffing, funding, eligibility, capacity, scheduling, intake processes, safety considerations, and other requirements.

Some services may require additional steps, such as registration, intake, consent, assessment, referral, appointment booking, or confirmation by staff.

Nawican Friendship Centre may change, pause, update, or discontinue website content, programs, events, or services at any time.

6. Not Professional Advice

The information on this website is not legal, medical, counselling, financial, or other professional advice.

Website content may help you learn about available supports, but it should not replace advice from a qualified professional or direct communication with Nawican Friendship Centre staff.

If you need legal, medical, mental health, safety, financial, or other professional support, please contact an appropriate professional, emergency service, crisis service, or community agency.

7. Your Use of the Website

You agree to use this website in a respectful, lawful, and appropriate way.

You must not:

Use the website for unlawful purposes
Try to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
Interfere with website security, performance, or availability
Upload, send, or introduce viruses, malware, spam, or harmful code
Copy website content for misleading, commercial, or harmful purposes
Misrepresent Nawican Friendship Centre, its staff, programs, or services
Use website information to harass, exploit, threaten, or harm others

We may take steps to protect the website, our systems, our staff, and our community if misuse is suspected.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website belongs to Nawican Friendship Centre or is used with permission.

This may include text, pages, program descriptions, images, graphics, logos, design elements, documents, and other materials.

You may view, print, or share website content for personal, educational, community, or non-commercial purposes, provided that you do not modify the content in a misleading way and do not remove attribution where it is present.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, sell, exploit, or use website content for commercial purposes without written permission from Nawican Friendship Centre.

9. Photos, Images, and Community Content

Some images or content on the website may show community activities, events, staff, participants, facilities, artwork, cultural activities, or other materials.

You may not download, reuse, alter, repost, or distribute photos, images, or community content from the website in a way that is disrespectful, misleading, commercial, or harmful.

If you believe an image or piece of content should be removed or corrected, please contact us.

10. Third-Party Links

This website may include links to other websites, social media pages, partner organizations, funders, community resources, or external services.

These links are provided for convenience and information only.

Nawican Friendship Centre does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, privacy practices, security, or terms of use.

When you visit an external website, you are responsible for reviewing and following that website’s own terms and policies.

11. Donations, Membership, Volunteering, and Participation

The website may provide information about donating, becoming a member, volunteering, attending events, or participating in programs.

Any donation, membership, volunteer role, event participation, or program involvement may be subject to additional requirements, forms, eligibility criteria, screening, safety rules, consent processes, or staff approval.

Submitting an inquiry or expressing interest does not guarantee acceptance into a program, volunteer role, membership category, event, or service.

12. Website Availability and Security

We try to keep the website available, secure, and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, or free from security risks.

The website may be unavailable from time to time because of maintenance, updates, hosting issues, technical problems, security concerns, or circumstances beyond our control.

We may update, suspend, restrict, or remove any part of the website at any time.

13. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information, but errors or omissions may occur.

Nawican Friendship Centre does not guarantee that all website information is complete, current, or free from mistakes.

If you notice information that appears inaccurate, outdated, or unclear, please contact us so we can review it.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.”

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nawican Friendship Centre makes no warranties, representations, or guarantees about the website, including warranties about accuracy, reliability, availability, security, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nawican Friendship Centre, its directors, staff, volunteers, contractors, partners, and representatives will not be liable for any loss, damage, claim, cost, or expense arising from your use of the website or reliance on website content.

This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages, including loss related to website errors, delays, interruptions, unavailable services, outdated information, third-party links, security issues, or reliance on general information posted on the website.

Nothing in these Terms of Use limits liability where it cannot legally be limited.

16. Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy explains how Nawican Friendship Centre collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information, including information received through phone calls, email communications, and limited technical website operations.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time.

When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. By continuing to use the website after changes are posted, you agree to the updated Terms of Use.

18. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of British Columbia and the applicable laws of Canada.

Any dispute related to this website or these Terms of Use will be handled under the laws and courts of British Columbia, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, or if you notice an issue with the website, please contact us: