Terms of Use

Last Updated: 02/28/2025

  1. Introduction
  2. Welcome to TPA Scout House Blog ("Service"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Service, whether through a web browser or as an installed application.

    By accessing or using the Service, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

    TPA Scout House Blog is a service provided by TPA Scout House. TPA Scout House is operated by A.D.I.S. Advanced Digital Information Systems Ltd.

    For information on how we collect, use, and retain your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

  3. Eligibility & User Accounts
  4. The TPA Scout House Blog is intended for a general audience and does not contain age-restricted content. However, users under 13 years old should only use the Service with parental guidance.

    We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13, and if we discover such data has been provided, we will delete it.

    By creating an account, you agree to:

    • Provide accurate and complete information.
    • Keep your login credentials secure.
    • Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

    You are responsible for any activity that occurs under your account.

    If you choose to delete your account, certain non-public account data may be retained for legal, security, or operational purposes. See our Privacy Policy for details.

  5. User Content & Public Sharing
  6. Any content, including posts, comments, and images, that you submit to the Service is considered public and may be viewed, shared, or used by others.

    You must have the legal right to share any content you post.

    By posting content, you grant TPA Scout House Blog a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

    • Display your content within the Service.
    • Distribute and promote your content.

    You are responsible for ensuring that your content does not infringe on the rights of others.

  7. Prohibited Conduct
  8. Users may not engage in activities that violate these Terms, including but not limited to:

    • Posting or sharing pornographic, sexually explicit, obscene, illegal, hateful, defamatory, or infringing content.
    • Impersonating others or misrepresenting your identity.
    • Engaging in spamming, hacking, or disrupting the Service.
    • Using automated bots or scraping tools to collect data.

    We reserve the right to remove content or terminate accounts that violate these rules.

  9. Intellectual Property
  10. All original content on the Service, including text, logos, and graphics, is owned by TPA Scout House Blog or properly licensed.

    You may not:

    • Reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without permission.
    • Claim ownership of content created by TPA Scout House Blog.
  11. Content Removal & Service Modifications
  12. We reserve the right to:

    • Remove or modify any user content that violates these Terms or for any reason at our discretion.
    • Update, modify, suspend, or discontinue parts of the Service at any time without notice.
  13. Inactive Content Deletion
  14. To manage system resources and maintain site performance, we may periodically remove user-generated posts that have not been viewed for an extended period of time (e.g., 18 months or more).

    This process is automatic and may occur without prior notice to the user. We recommend keeping a personal backup of any content you wish to retain long-term.

  15. External Links & Third-Party Content
  16. The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We do not:

    • Endorse or assume responsibility for the content, security, or privacy policies of these sites.
    • Guarantee the accuracy or reliability of third-party content.

    If you interact with third-party services through the Service, you do so at your own risk.

  17. No Warranty & Limitation of Liability
  18. The Service is provided "as-is" and "as-available" without warranties of any kind.

    TPA Scout House Blog is not responsible for:

    • The accuracy of content posted by users.
    • Any interruptions, security breaches, or errors in the Service.
    • Any damages resulting from your use of the Service.
  19. Indemnification
  20. By using the Service, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless:

    • TPA Scout House Blog.
    • TPA Scout House.
    • A.D.I.S. Advanced Digital Information Systems Ltd.
    • Their owners and affiliates.

    This indemnification applies to any claims, losses, or damages resulting from:

    • Your use of the Service.
    • Your violation of these Terms.
    • Your infringement on any rights of another person or entity.
  21. Copyright Complaints (DMCA Policy)
  22. If you believe that content posted on the Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a copyright infringement notice to us at admin@tpascouthouse.com.

    Your notice must include:

    • A description of the copyrighted work.
    • The location (URL) of the infringing content.
    • Your contact information.
    • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is unauthorized.
    • A statement that the information is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized representative.

    We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to infringing content and to terminate repeat infringers' accounts.

  23. Community Guidelines
  24. Users must adhere to community standards, including:

    • Being respectful of others—no harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks.
    • Avoiding the spread of misinformation, spam, or solicitation of illegal activities.
    • Keeping discussions relevant to the topic.

    Violation of these guidelines may result in content removal or account suspension.

  25. Advertising & Sponsored Content
  26. The Service may include advertisements or sponsored content.

    • Advertisements do not imply endorsement by TPA Scout House Blog.
    • Sponsored content will be labeled as such.
  27. Force Majeure (Uncontrollable Events)
  28. We are not responsible for delays or failures due to causes beyond our control, including but not limited to:

    • Natural disasters, power outages, or internet failures.
    • Cyberattacks, hacking, or unauthorized access.
    • Government restrictions or regulatory requirements.

    In such cases, we may suspend or modify the Service without liability.

  29. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
  30. These Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of British Columbia, Canada.

    Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of British Columbia, Canada.

  31. No Waiver Clause
  32. Failure to enforce any part of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce them in the future.

  33. Termination of Accounts
  34. We reserve the right to:

    • Terminate any account at our sole discretion, for any reason, including violations of these Terms.
    • Delete user content, restrict access, or remove accounts without prior notice or justification.
  35. Changes to These Terms
  36. We may update these Terms from time to time.

    • It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any changes.
    • Continued use of the Service after updates means you accept the revised Terms.
  37. Contact Information
  38. If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: admin@tpascouthouse.com