Terms of Service

Welcome to the website of the Vancouver Kaifong Association (“VKA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using our website at vankaifong.com, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

1. About Us

The Vancouver Kaifong Association is a non-profit organization based in British Columbia, Canada. Our mission is to preserve, embrace, and synergize community connections for Chinese-Canadians and all residents in the Greater Vancouver area.

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. Use of This Website

By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in British Columbia, or are using the site with the consent of a parent or guardian.

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute content from this site without our written permission
• Use automated tools to scrape or collect data from this site

3. Events and Ticketing

We organize community events and use third-party platforms for event registration and ticketing. Please note:

• Event details (dates, times, venues, pricing) are subject to change. We will make reasonable efforts to notify registrants of any changes.
• Ticket availability is not guaranteed. Listings showing “Available”, “Waitlist”, or “Sold Out” are informational and may not reflect real-time status.
• Refund and cancellation policies are communicated at the time of registration and may vary by event. Please review them before purchasing.
• We are not liable for any losses arising from event cancellations, schedule changes, or venue changes due to circumstances beyond our control.

4. Merchant Directory and Promotions

Our website features a directory of local merchants and may display promotional offers or benefit programs. Please note:

• No endorsement. Listing a merchant on our directory does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of their products or services.
• Accuracy. We make reasonable efforts to keep merchant information current, but we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Promotions, discounts, and offers are subject to change by the respective merchants at any time.
• Third-party transactions. Any transactions between you and a listed merchant are solely between you and that merchant. VKA is not a party to, and is not responsible for, any such transactions.

5. Membership

VKA offers a membership program with various benefits. By becoming a member:

• You agree to provide accurate information during registration.
• Membership benefits are subject to availability and may be modified or discontinued at our discretion.
• Membership is non-transferable unless otherwise stated.
• VKA reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership for conduct that violates our community guidelines or harms the reputation of the Association.

6. Donations

Donations made through our website are processed securely by a third-party payment provider. All donations to VKA are voluntary. Please note that VKA is a non-profit organization and is not a registered charity; donations are not eligible for a tax-deductible receipt. Refund requests for donations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of the Vancouver Kaifong Association or its content suppliers, and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this site without our prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Links and Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and display embedded content (such as social media posts, videos, or maps). These are provided for your convenience only.

• We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
• Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, VKA disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, VKA and its directors, officers, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the website
• Any transactions or interactions with listed merchants
• Any event cancellations, changes, or disruptions
• Any errors or omissions in website content

In no event shall VKA’s total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount paid by you to VKA, if any, in the last six (6) months.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]