TERMS & CONDITIONS.

A legal disclaimer

HeartWise Foundation
Last updated: November 25, 2025

Welcome to the HeartWise Foundation website (the "Site"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

"HeartWise", "we", "us", and "our" refer to HeartWise Foundation.

1. Use of Our Website

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not harm HeartWise, other users, or any third party. You agree that you will not:

Use the Site in any way that breaks any law or regulation
Attempt to disrupt, damage, or interfere with the Site or its security
Use automated tools to access the Site, except for standard search engines

We may modify, suspend, or stop any part of the Site at any time, with or without notice.

2. Not Medical Advice

The information on this Site is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical care, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the advice of a doctor or qualified health provider with any questions about your health or a medical condition.
Never ignore professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on this Site or in our materials.

If you think you may be having a medical emergency, contact your local emergency services immediately.

3. Programs, Events, and Youth Participation

We may offer programs, events, and opportunities such as the HeartWise Youth Ambassador Program, school presentations, and community activities.

Some programs may have additional terms, consent forms, or waivers.
Youth participation may require permission from a parent or guardian, depending on age, school rules, and local laws.
We reserve the right to change, limit, or cancel programs or events at any time.

4. Donations and Payments

If you make a donation or payment through the Site:

Payments may be processed by third party payment providers.
You agree to provide accurate and up to date payment and contact information.
Any refunds or changes to donations will follow our internal policies, which may vary based on the method and purpose of the donation.

We are not responsible for errors caused by third party payment processors, but we will try to assist you in resolving issues where we can.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site is owned by HeartWise or used with permission. This includes text, images, logos, graphics, and other materials.

You may:

View, download, or print content for your own personal, non commercial use
Share links to our pages and resources

You may not:

Copy, modify, distribute, or publish content from the Site for commercial purposes without our written permission
Use our name, logo, or branding in a way that suggests endorsement or partnership without our written approval

If you would like to use our materials in your school, workplace, or community, please contact us to discuss appropriate use.

6. User Content

If you submit content to us, such as stories, feedback, photos, or ideas:

You confirm that you have the right to share that content.
You grant HeartWise a non exclusive, royalty free right to use, display, and share that content in connection with our mission, in line with our Privacy Policy.
We may edit or remove user content at our discretion.

Please do not submit content that is illegal, harmful, offensive, discriminatory, or that violates the rights of others.

7. Third Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third party websites or services that are not operated by HeartWise.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those sites.
Visiting those sites is at your own risk.

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third party sites you visit.

8. No Guarantees and Limitation of Liability

We try to provide accurate and helpful information, but the Site is provided "as is" and "as available".

We do not guarantee that:

The Site will always be available, secure, or free of errors
The information on the Site is complete, current, or suitable for every situation

To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of British Columbia and Canada:

HeartWise and its directors, officers, staff, volunteers, and partners are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages that arise from or relate to your use of, or inability to use, the Site, its content, or any programs accessed through it.

If your local laws do not allow certain limits on liability, some of the above limits may not apply to you, and our liability will be limited to the minimum amount allowed by law.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HeartWise, and its directors, officers, staff, and volunteers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) that arise out of:

Your use of the Site
Your breach of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another person or organization

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will change the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means that you accept the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms, and any dispute or claim related to them or to your use of the Site, are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada that apply in British Columbia, without regard to conflict of law rules.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms will be brought in the courts of the Province of British Columbia, unless local law requires otherwise, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

HeartWise Foundation

Email: heartwisefoundation@gmail.com
Mailing address: 14225 57 Ave #209 Surrey, BC V3X 0H6