Terms and Conditions
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to the website of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, located at www.hamiltondiocese.com (the “Site”), operated by The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Hamilton in Ontario (the “Diocese”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use.
2. About the Site
This Site is owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton (the “Diocese”) and provides information regarding diocesan ministries, parishes, events, sacramental preparation, news, and other pastoral resources.
3. Website Use Rules
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems
- Interfere with the operation or security of the Site
- Transmit harmful, disruptive, or malicious content
The Diocese reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site at its discretion.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, downloadable materials, and other information, is the property of the Diocese or used with permission and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Content may be viewed, downloaded, or printed for personal, non-commercial use only, provided that all copyright notices remain intact. No content may be reproduced, distributed, or modified without prior written permission from the Diocese.
5. Donations and Online Transactions
The Site may provide opportunities to make donations, register for events, or complete other online transactions. By submitting payment information, you agree to provide accurate and complete information.
The Diocese uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect transaction information; however, no electronic transmission or payment processing system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. The Diocese is not responsible for errors, interruptions, or unauthorized access beyond its reasonable control.
6. External Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites for convenience. The Diocese does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external websites.
7. Disclaimer
The information on this Site is provided for general informational and pastoral purposes only. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, the Diocese does not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Pastoral or religious information on this Site is not a substitute for consultation with clergy or parish staff.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Diocese shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this Site.
9. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable laws of Canada.
10. Right to Modify Terms
The Diocese reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes will take effect upon posting to the Site. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.
11. Privacy
Your use of this Site is also governed by the Diocese’s Privacy Policy, which describes how personal information is collected, used, and protected.
12. Contact Information
Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton
700 King Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
(905) 528-7988
www.hamiltondiocese.com