Effective Date: July 16, 2024
These terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”) govern the use of www.approvo.ca
(the “Site”). This Site is owned and operated by Approvo Consulting Inc.. This Site is a
immigration consulting.
By using this Site, you indicate that you have read and understand these Terms and Conditions
and agree to abide by them at all times.
Intellectual Property
All content published and made available on our Site is the property of Approvo Consulting
Inc. and the Site’s creators. This includes, but is not limited to images, text, logos, documents,
downloadable files and anything that contributes to the composition of our Site.
Acceptable Use
As a user of our Site, you agree to use our Site legally, not to use our Site for illegal purposes,
and not to:
- Posting false or misleading information about immigration laws, policies, or application procedures;
- Engaging in or encouraging harassment, bullying, or abuse towards other users;
- Posting content that is discriminatory or hateful based on race, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic;
- Posting repetitive, irrelevant, or promotional content, including advertisements for services or products;
- Discussing or promoting illegal activities, such as falsifying documents, providing false information on applications;
- Sharing personal information about others without consent, including addresses, phone numbers, or identification numbers;
- Attempting to scam other users by offering fake services, asking for money, or promoting fraudulent schemes;
- Posting content that is not related to Canadian immigration, including unrelated political discussions, or non-immigration-related news; or
- Ignoring the specific rules and guidelines set by approvo.ca.
If we believe you are using our Site illegally or in a manner that violates these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to limit, suspend or terminate your access to our Site. We also reserve the right to take any legal steps necessary to prevent you from accessing our Site.
User Contributions
Users may post the following information on our Site:
- Sharing personal stories and experiences related to the immigration process and settlement in Canada;
- Commenting and responding to others’ posts and inquiries;
- Posting questions about specific immigration issues or processes and providing answers based on knowledge or experience;
- Sharing news articles or updates about changes in immigration laws, policies, or procedures;
- Offering emotional support and encouragement to others going through the immigration process; and
- Connecting with others in similar situations for networking, forming communities within the website.
By posting publicly on our Site, you agree not to act illegally or violate these Terms and Conditions.
Accounts
When you create an account on our Site, you agree to the following:
- You are solely responsible for your account and the security and privacy of your account,
including passwords or sensitive information attached to that account; and - All personal information you provide to us through your account is up to date, accurate, and
truthful and that you will update your personal information if it changes.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you are using our Site illegally or
if you violate these Terms and Conditions.
Third Party Goods and Services
Our Site may offer goods and services from third parties. We cannot guarantee the quality or
accuracy of goods and services made available by third parties on our Site.
User Goods and Services
Our Site allows users to sell goods and services. We do not assume any responsibility for the
goods and services users sell on our Site. We cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any
goods and services sold by users on our Site. However, if we are made aware that a user is
violating these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to suspend or prohibit the user from
selling goods and services on our Site.
Links to Other Websites
Our Site contains links to third party websites or services that we do not own or control. We are
not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third party website or service linked
to on our Site. It is your responsibility to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of
these third party websites before using these sites.
Limitation of Liability
Approvo Consulting Inc. and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and
affiliates will not be liable for any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses
including legal fees from your use of the Site.
Indemnity
Except where prohibited by law, by using this Site you indemnify and hold harmless Approvo
Consulting Inc. and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates from
any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees arising out of
your use of our Site or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
Applicable Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
Additional Terms
- Verification of Information: Users are encouraged to verify all information from official
sources before posting. Advice from the community should not be considered a substitute
for professional legal counsel; - Support for Vulnerable Individuals: Special consideration and support should be provided for
vulnerable individuals, such as refugees or those in crisis. All users must treat these
individuals with dignity and respect; and - Cultural Sensitivity: Users must interact with others in a respectful and culturally sensitive
manner. Any form of cultural insensitivity or ignorance is prohibited.
Severability
If at any time any of the provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions are found to be
inconsistent or invalid under applicable laws, those provisions will be deemed void and will be
removed from these Terms and Conditions. All other provisions will not be affected by the
removal and the rest of these Terms and Conditions will still be considered valid.
Changes
These Terms and Conditions may be amended from time to time in order to maintain
compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to the way we operate our Site and the way
we expect users to behave on our Site. We will notify users by email of changes to these Terms
and Conditions or post a notice on our Site.
Contact Details
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Please contact us at hello@approvo.ca.
You can also contact us through the feedback form available on our Site.