Fur Institute of Canada
Promoting the sustainable and wise use of Canada's fur resources

Legal Statement

This website is owned and operated by the Fur Insititute of Canada (FIC), a not-for-profit organization headquartered at 331 rue Cooper Street, Suite 701, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2P 0G5.

Please read these terms and conditions before using this website (the "site"). The information, documents, services, and products available on the site are subject to the terms, conditions and disclaimers set forth below (the "terms of use"). In using this site, you agree to and understand these terms of use. If you do not agree to be bound by these terms of use and policies, do not access or use this site. FIC reserves the right to revise these terms of use at any time by updating this posting. You should visit this page periodically to review the current terms and conditions.

Use of Materials on this Site

All materials on our site are the property of the FIC or the original creator of such content and may be copyrighted. You may view, print, copy and distribute content only for your personal or non-commercial purposes. You may use any of the materials on any other website for non-commercial purposes provided full credit is given to the Fur Institute of Canada (FIC). Reference must be given to the Fur Institute of Canada and any other authors, where applicable.

Otherwise, you may not print, use, copy, reproduce, publish, or distribute in any manner any of the content for any other reason without theFIC’s prior written consent. Any use, copying, reproduction, display, publication, or distribution of the content not expressly authorized hereunder may violate copyright, trademark and other laws. If you violate any of these restrictions, your permission to use the materials automatically terminates and you must immediately destroy any copies you have made. The FIC reserves the right to prevent your further access to this site for violating any of these terms of use. Certain words, phrases, names, designs or logos used on the site may be protected as trademarks, service marks or trade names of the FIC or other entities. Nothing contained on this site should be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademark, logo or design displayed on this site without the express written permission of the FIC or the respective owner.

Outside Links

This site contains links to third-party sites and e-mail addresses. The FIC provides these links as a convenience only, and does not endorse, warrant, or guarantee the companies or contents of any such sites. The FIC has no control over, is not responsible for, and makes no representation and warranty and disclaims all liability with respect to any such site, any content on any such site or any such site’s privacy practices. Use of such sites is entirely at your own risk.

E-mail and Other Submissions

We welcome e-mail inquiries for information. Any information submitted to FIC through this site or by e-mail is subject to these Terms of Use.

No Warranty or Liability

The FIC does not warrant that this site will operate uninterrupted or error-free or that this site, its server or the contents are free of viruses or similar harmful features. This site or any portion thereof may be unavailable at any time. Under no circumstances shall the FIC, its affiliates, and their respective members, directors, trustees, officers, employees, agents and suppliers (the “FIC parties”) be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, lost profits, lost revenue, commercial or economic loss, lost data or business interruption) whether based on contract, tort (including negligence) or other theory, that result from the use or inability to use this site or its contents, or for any consequence resulting directly or indirectly from any action you take based on or made in reliance on the information or materials on this site, or other sites linked to it, even if the FIC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

While the FIC attempts to provide accurate information on this site, the FIC parties assume no responsibility for, and offer no warranties or representations regarding, the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of any of the content. Content is provided “as is” and the FIC disclaims all representations, warranties, or conditions express or implied, of any kind, including representations, warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.

Further, the inclusion of third party materials, information, links and listings on this Web site does not represent an endorsement by the FIC or its affiliates or members. Web site users are encouraged to identify inaccurate third party information to the FIC.

You agree that you use this site at your own risk.