These terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”) govern the use of www.scugogfirstnation.com (the “Site”). This Site is owned and operated by the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (“MSIFN”).
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 MSIFN 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.
Cultural Content and Traditional Knowledge
This Site may include cultural information, images, stories, or teachings that are important to the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. Such content remains the collective property of the Nation and must not be reused, reproduced, or adapted without express permission, even where it is publicly accessible.
Acceptable Use and Community Guidelines
By using this Site, you agree to do so in a respectful and responsible manner. Users must not use the Site in any way that may harm the Site, interfere with its operation, or negatively impact other users or the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.
In particular, users agree not to:
• Use the Site for any unlawful, misleading, or harmful purpose;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas of the Site or to other users’ accounts;
• Interfere with or disrupt the security, functionality, or accessibility of the Site;
• Upload, transmit, or submit any content that is offensive, threatening, misleading, or disrespectful to others or to the community;
• Misuse, reproduce, or share content from the Site in a manner that violates these Terms and Conditions or community expectations.
We reserve the right to monitor use of the Site and to suspend or terminate access, without notice, where use of the Site is inconsistent with these Terms and Conditions or with respectful community conduct.
Suspension or Termination of Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate a user’s account or access to the Site, in whole or in part, at our discretion, where such action is necessary to protect the Site, its users, or the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.
This may include, but is not limited to, situations involving:
• Misuse of the Site or member-only areas;
• Actual or suspected security risks or unauthorized access;
• Activity that may compromise personal information, community data, or the integrity of the Site;
• Conduct that is inconsistent with respectful community use or these Terms and Conditions.
Suspension or termination may occur without prior notice where circumstances require immediate action to protect users, the community, or Nation interests.
Member Only Access
Certain areas of this Site are restricted to approved users and may contain administrative or community specific information. Content available through these areas is provided to support communication and services for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and is intended for personal use only and subject to these Terms and Conditions. Such content may not be shared, reproduced, or distributed without permission.
Website Data Collection and Use
Information We Collect
When you visit this website, limited information may be collected automatically, including:
• Pages viewed
• Date and time of visits
• Browser type and device information
• General geographic location based on IP address
• Website traffic and usage statistics
If the website includes contact forms, we may also collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, telephone number, or message content.
How We Use Information
Information collected through this website is used solely for:
• Monitoring website performance and reliability
• Understanding how visitors use the website
• Improving website content, navigation, and user experience
• Generating anonymous website usage statistics
• Responding to inquiries submitted through website forms
We do not sell, lease, trade, or otherwise share personal information collected through this website with third parties for marketing purposes.
Analytics and Statistics
Website usage data may be analyzed in aggregate form to help us understand visitor trends and improve our services. Statistical reports do not identify individual visitors.
Data Storage and Security
Information collected through this website is stored using reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect it from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Access to collected information is restricted to authorized personnel who require the information for website administration and maintenance purposes.
Data Retention
Information collected through this website will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this notice or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Limitation of Liability
MSIFN and our Council, employees, agents, 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 MSIFN and our Council, employees, agents, 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 Ontario.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted as limiting or waiving the inherent or treaty rights of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.
Changes to this Notice
We may update these Terms and Conditions or Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this website and become effective upon posting.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this website, the information collected, or how it is used, please contact:
Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
Administration Office
22521 Island Rd., Port Perry, ON, L9L1B6
(905)-985-3337
You can also contact us through the Contact Us form available on our Site.
