Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1st, 2026

Website: www.yfnssa.ca

Organization: Yukon First Nations Salmon Stewardship Alliance

1. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.

This website is operated by the Yukon First Nations Salmon Stewardship Alliance, referred to in these Terms as “YFNSSA,” “we,” “us,” or “our.”

2. Purpose of This Website

This website provides information about YFNSSA, its work, partners, publications, news, and initiatives related to salmon stewardship, fisheries, freshwater ecosystems, and related areas of interest.

The content on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

3. Accuracy of Information

YFNSSA makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and current. However, we do not guarantee that all website content is complete, accurate, current, or free from errors.

Website content may be updated, changed, or removed at any time without notice.

4. No Professional Advice

The information on this website is not intended to replace professional, scientific, legal, regulatory, technical, environmental, or governmental advice.

You should not rely on website content as the sole basis for making decisions related to fisheries, conservation, governance, funding, research, regulatory matters, legal rights, or other specialized matters.

5. Permitted Use

You may use this website for lawful, respectful, personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes.

You agree not to:

  • use this website for unlawful, harmful, misleading, defamatory, abusive, or fraudulent purposes;
  • interfere with the security, functionality, or operation of the website;
  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, server, systems, or related infrastructure;
  • copy, modify, publish, distribute, sell, or commercially exploit website content without permission;
  • misrepresent YFNSSA, its partners, staff, contributors, or affiliated organizations;
  • use website content in a way that is false, misleading, or taken out of context.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website, including text, graphics, layout, design elements, publications, downloadable materials, and other content, is owned by YFNSSA or used with permission.

Photographs displayed on this website are credited to the applicable photographer and are used with permission of YFNSSA.

Publications available through this website are owned by YFNSSA unless otherwise indicated.

All rights are reserved. You may not reproduce, distribute, alter, sell, publish, or use website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from YFNSSA or the applicable rights holder.

7. Publications and Downloadable Materials

This website may provide access to reports, publications, guides, summaries, educational resources, or other downloadable materials.

These materials are provided for informational and educational use only. Unless otherwise stated, you may view or download them for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes.

You may not alter, reproduce, redistribute, sell, publish, or use these materials for commercial purposes without prior written permission from YFNSSA.

8. Third-Party Content and Links

This website may include links to third-party websites, embedded content, videos, publications, partner organizations, or external resources.

Third-party links are provided for convenience only. YFNSSA does not control and is not responsible for third-party websites, content, privacy practices, availability, security, or accuracy.

Your use of third-party websites or services is at your own risk and may be subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.

9. Embedded YouTube Videos

This website may include embedded YouTube videos. Embedded videos are provided to make relevant video content available directly on the website.

When you view or interact with embedded YouTube videos, YouTube and/or Google may collect information in accordance with their own terms and privacy policies. YFNSSA does not control YouTube’s data collection or processing practices.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties or conditions of any kind, whether express or implied.

YFNSSA does not warrant that:

  • the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;
  • website content will always be accurate, complete, current, or suitable for your intended use;
  • defects will be corrected;
  • the website or server will be free from viruses, malware, or harmful components.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, YFNSSA, its staff, representatives, contractors, partners, contributors, and affiliated organizations will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

This includes, without limitation, damages related to errors, omissions, interruptions, reliance on website content, downloads, third-party links, embedded content, or unauthorized access.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless YFNSSA, its staff, representatives, contractors, partners, contributors, and affiliated organizations from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from your misuse of this website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of another person or organization.

13. Changes to These Terms

YFNSSA may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Yukon and the applicable laws of Canada.

Any disputes related to these Terms or your use of this website will be handled by the courts or tribunals with jurisdiction in Yukon, unless otherwise required by law.

15. Contact

Questions about these Terms of Service may be directed to:

Yukon First Nations Salmon Stewardship Alliance

Attention: Elizabeth MacDonald

Manager of Fisheries

2166 – 2nd Avenue

Whitehorse

Yukon Y1A 4P1