TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Last Updated: October 12, 2025
Museum of Addiction and Recovery (MAR)
Email: museumrecovery@gmail.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of the Museum of Addiction and Recovery (“MAR”, “we”, “our”, “us”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, contributors, and others who access or use this Site or any services offered through it.

2. Licence to Use

2.1 Limited Licence.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable licence to view, download (for personal, non-commercial purposes), and share Site content provided you credit MAR and do not alter the materials.

2.2 Prohibited Uses.

You may not:

• Use this Site for any unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or harassing purpose.

• Copy, redistribute, or commercially exploit any content without written consent.

• Upload or transmit viruses, spam, or other harmful material.

• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with MAR.

• Use this Site to promote commercial products, solicitations, or fundraising campaigns not authorized by MAR.

2.3 Termination.
We may suspend or terminate access to the Site without notice if you violate these Terms or for any reason at our discretion.

3. Intellectual Property

All text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and other materials on this Site (“Content”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Except where otherwise noted (e.g. content explicitly credited to artists), all materials are owned by MAR or used under license. You may not reproduce or distribute materials for commercial use without written permission.

If you believe your copyright has been infringed on this Site, please contact us with details at museumrecovery@gmail.com.

4. User Submissions (Artists, Contributors, and Commenters)

4.1 Your Submissions.

By submitting artwork, text, photographs, or other materials (“Submissions”) to MAR through this Site or email, you confirm that:

• You own or have permission to use and share the material.

• Your submission does not infringe on copyright, privacy, or intellectual property rights of others.

• You grant MAR a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, reproduce, publish, and promote your submission on our website, exhibitions, and marketing materials, in accordance with our mission.

4.2 Artist Acknowledgement.

Artists will always be credited for their work. MAR will not sell or commercially exploit any submission without prior agreement with the artist.

4.3 Right to Remove.

We reserve the right to decline, edit, or remove any submission that breaches these Terms or is inconsistent with MAR’s mission.

5. Donations and Payments

5.1 Donations.
All donations made to MAR are voluntary and non-refundable unless a processing error occurs. MAR is a nonprofit initiative and may not issue tax-deductible receipts unless registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as a charity.

5.2 Secure Processing.
Payments are processed through trusted third-party providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal). MAR does not store your payment card information.

5.3 Transparency.
Funds are used to support exhibitions, artist collaborations, and educational programs.

6. Community Guidelines

MAR aims to provide a respectful, inclusive space. By participating in comments, social media interactions, or submissions, you agree to:

• Use respectful and non-discriminatory language.

• Avoid sharing harmful, triggering, or graphic content unrelated to recovery or art.

• Respect the lived experiences of others, particularly those in recovery.

MAR reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that breach these guidelines or our values.

7. External Links

This Site may contain links to external websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. MAR is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external websites. Accessing them is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimers

• The Site and its Content are provided “as is” and “as available.”

• MAR makes no representations or warranties as to accuracy, completeness, or suitability.

• The Site may contain sensitive subject matter relating to addiction, trauma, or recovery. We provide content warnings where appropriate but cannot control how content may affect individual viewers.

• MAR is not liable for any losses or damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content.

If you are in crisis or need help, please contact a local support line or medical professional.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Canadian law, MAR, its staff, directors, volunteers, or affiliates will not be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this Site or its Content. This includes, without limitation, indirect or consequential damages, loss of data, or emotional distress.

10. Privacy

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information in accordance with Canadian law (PIPEDA) and applicable international data protection standards.

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11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any disputes arising from them are governed by the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia and the federal laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

However, you also agree to comply with any mandatory local laws that apply to you in the country or region from which you access the Site.

Any dispute or claim shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nova Scotia, Canada.

12. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact:

Museum of Addiction and Recovery
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Email: museumrecovery@gmail.com