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Terms and Conditions

What is TransLink?

The South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority ("TransLink") is responsible for regional transportation planning, transit services and major road networks. The actual delivery of public transit services takes place through subsidiary companies and contractors and the maintenance and improvement of TransLink's major road network is done in partnership with the various municipalities. Among TransLink's wholly owned subsidiaries are Coast Mountain Bus Company, West Coast Express, SkyTrain, Intelligent Transportation Systems.

Visiting this Website

These terms and conditions form a contract between TransLink and users of this website (the "Website"), such as you, and we ask that you read them carefully. By accessing this Website, you accept and agree to be bound, without qualification, by these terms and conditions. TransLink's failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or rights contained in these terms and conditions. TransLink may at any time without notice revise these terms and conditions, and the content of this Website generally, by updating this posting. Visitors agree to be bound by such revisions, and agree to periodically revisit this page to review the current terms and conditions as modified from time to time.

Trademarks and Copyright

Trademarks: TransLink's trademarks are valuable assets and TransLink takes infringement of them seriously. All names, marks, brands, titles, slogans, logos, icons, graphics, trade dress or trade names, designs and other designations within this Website are registered and unregistered trademarks (or, as the case may be, Official Marks) of TransLink and other parties ("Trademarks") in Canada and other countries. Nothing contained on this Website should be construed as granting by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any Trademark displayed on this Website without the written permission of TransLink or such party that may own the Trademark. Misuse of any Trademark, or any other content owned by TransLink and displayed on this Website is strictly prohibited.

Copyright: All contents of this Website, including information in all forms, text, logos, graphics, images, software, icons and other elements, are the exclusive property of TransLink or, as applicable, its suppliers and partners, and are protected under the copyright laws of Canada and other countries. All rights are reserved. For greater certainty, this Website and the content thereof may not be copied, imitated, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, modified or distributed in any way, in whole or in part, without the express prior written consent of TransLink. The information on this Website shall only be copied for personal, non-commercial use (and only provided you do not modify it or alter or remove any marks, disclaimers or copyright or trademark notices) and may not be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means whether electronic, mechanical, printed, photocopied, recorded or otherwise, for any other purpose in whole or in part without the prior written permission of TransLink. Any infringement of TransLink's rights will result in appropriate legal action.

Third-Party Copyright: DriveBC webcam images and road conditions are provided under license from the Province of British Columbia and are © 2001 Province of British Columbia. All rights reserved.

Legal Limitations and Indemnification

Disclaimer: While TransLink takes reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the information presented here, this site is provided on an "as is" basis. Content is provided "as is" without any representation, warranty or condition of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory including, but not limited to, implied representations, warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, non infringement of intellectual property rights, or inter operability of products and services. Your use of this Website is at your own risk.

Neither TransLink nor any of its partners, suppliers or affiliates or any other party involved in creating, producing, or delivering the Website is liable for any errors or omissions in the content of the Website nor for any direct, special, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Website or the information contained herein or any action or decision made by you in reliance on this Website, or any errors or omissions from the Website, including, but not limited to, business interruption and loss of use, data, information or profits (regardless of the form of action, including but not limited to contract, negligence or other tortious act). This limitation applies even if TransLink has been advised of, or foresees, the possibility of any damages occurring.

Viruses: TransLink assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for any damages to or viruses that may infect your computer equipment or other property as a result of your use of the Website or your downloading of any data, text, images, files or other materials from this Website.

Governing Law: By accessing this Website, visitors agree that the laws of British Columbia (and those of Canada applicable therein) will govern these terms and conditions and apply to any issue that might arise regarding this site, and that such dispute will be settled or adjudicated in British Columbia. Access to this Website from locations where the Content is illegal is prohibited. It is solely your responsibility to determine whether your use of this Website is lawful, and you must comply with all laws applicable in your jurisdiction.

Indemnity: You agree to defend, indemnify and hold TransLink and all of its agents, directors, employees, partners, suppliers, affiliates and related companies harmless from any and all liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, related to claim or demand arising out of any violation of these terms and conditions by you, or in connection with your use of this Website or its content.

Right to Terminate Access: If you breach any provision of this Agreement, you may no longer access or use this Website or its content. TransLink, in its sole discretion, may terminate your right to use this site or its content at any time, for any reason, without any notice to you and without any liability to you or any other person. If TransLink terminates your right to use this Website, this Agreement will nevertheless continue to apply and be binding upon you in respect of your use of this site prior to the termination of this Agreement, any information or materials obtained by you from this site, and anything connected with, relating to or arising from those matters.

We Do Not Endorse or Recommend Particular Businesses or Services

The information provided on this Website is for information and reference only. TransLink does not endorse or recommend any third party's facility, business or event identified on this Website or make any representations or warranties as to their reliability, financial condition or suitability for a particular purpose.

Links to Other Sites

From time to time this Website may facilitate access by hypertext links to other worldwide websites not maintained by or related to TransLink. These hypertext-linked sites are entirely independent of this Website and shall not in any manner be construed as implying any affiliation with or endorsement, representation or warranty by TransLink of such site or entity or its respective products, services, information, materials, opinions or links to other sites. TransLink does not review or monitor such websites and is not responsible or liable for the content or accuracy thereof. The reproduction and use of any content linked to is subject to the conditions that the respective website owners may impose, and is at your own risk. You are encouraged and advised to review the posted terms and conditions of all websites you visit.

Links from Other Websites to our Website

TransLink permits the inclusion on another party's website of a link directly to this Website, subject to specific terms and conditions. Before placing a link to this Website on your website, please visit and ensure your compliance with them Terms and Conditions for Linking to TransLink Website.

Submissions to this Website

All questions, comments, suggestions and other communications provided by a user regarding the content of this Website or any TransLink document shall be deemed to be non-confidential and TransLink shall have no obligation of any kind with respect to any such communication, and shall be free to reproduce, use disclose and distribute such communication or otherwise without limitation. Furthermore, TransLink shall be free to use any ideas, concepts, techniques, or know-how contained in any such communication for any purpose, including but not limited to development, manufacturing and marketing products, or offering services, which incorporate such information.

From time to time you may be required to submit information through this Website. All information you provide through this Website must be true, accurate, and complete. TransLink will rely on the information you provide. If you submit incorrect or incomplete information, you will be responsible for any loss, damage, or additional costs you, TransLink, or others may incur as a result.

Miscellaneous

The products and services referred to on this Website may not be available at all times of the year or in all geographic regions. If you have any questions about this Website, please contact us.

Media Centre

Please read these terms of use carefully (the “image and audio terms”). By accessing, linking or using any TransLink content (as defined below) made available through the TransLink website or mobile application (together, the "site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the image and audio terms set out below and by the TransLink website terms and conditions (collectively, the “terms”), as the same may be amended by TransLink from time to time in its sole discretion. If you do not agree to all of the terms, do not download, link or copy any TransLink content.

By using the TransLink Content, you represent and warrant that you are over the age of 18 and are lawfully able to accept the Terms. If you are using the TransLink Content on behalf of any entity, you further represent and warrant that you are authorised to accept these Terms on such entity's behalf.

Except as otherwise indicated, all of the content featured or displayed in the Media section of the Site, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, photographic images, moving images, sound, and illustrations ("TransLink Content") is owned by TransLink, its licensors and affiliates, and is protected by copyright, moral rights, trademark and other laws relating to the protection of intellectual property. All trademarks, registered trademarks, official marks, logos and branding are the property of TransLink and may not be reproduced without TransLink’s express written consent.

Use of the TransLink Content

The TransLink Content is intended for use by local print, television, and on-line media for the purpose of presenting news stories and information with respect to transportation services and issues in South Coast British Columbia (the “Media Use”). Media may use the TransLink Content under a limited license as set out in these Image and Audio Terms. TransLink reserves the right to cancel the limited license at any time.

You are specifically prohibited from:

  1. using the TransLink Content for any purpose other than the Media Use described above;

  2. manipulating, altering or modifying any part of the TransLink Content and must use the TransLink Content exactly as presented on the Site;

  3. selling, licensing, leasing or in any way commercialising the TransLink Content; and

  4. using the TransLink Content to suggest endorsement or sponsorship, or in a defamatory or derogative manner.

By using the TransLink Content, you agree to comply with all applicable laws including without limitation copyright and trademark laws, the laws of privacy and publicity, applicable communications and broadcast legislation and all laws of general application (collectively, the “Laws). If you fail to use the TransLink Content in compliance with the Laws and the Terms, we reserve the right to prohibit your use of the TransLink Content.

General

The Image and Audio Terms are in addition to the TransLink website Terms & Conditions and do not replace or substitute them in anyway. Please ensure that you read the website terms & conditions TransLink reserves the right to change the Image and Audio Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the TransLink Content following the posting of changes will constitute your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review the Image and Audio Terms and the website Terms and Conditions whenever you visit.

Transit Police

Who is the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service?

The South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service ("Transit Police Service") is a designated policing unit which became operational in December 2005. The Transit Police Service operates within the "Transportation Service Region" (as defined in the GVTA Act) with a mandate to preserve and maintain the public peace, prevent crime and offences against the law, aid in the administration of justice and enforce the laws in force in British Columbia, primarily directed towards:

  • Any criminal activity or breach of public peace that could affect the safety or security of transit passengers, employees or property; and

  • Conducting investigation and enforcement operations with respect to any unlawful activity on or around transit vehicles and other transit property.

Visiting this Website

These terms and conditions form a contract between South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service and users of this website (the "Website"), such as you, and we ask that you read them carefully. By accessing this Website, you accept and agree to be bound, without qualification, by these terms and conditions. South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service's failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or rights contained in these terms and conditions. South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service may at any time without notice revise these terms and conditions, and the content of this Website generally, by updating this posting. Visitors agree to be bound by such revisions, and agree to periodically revisit this page to review the current terms and conditions as modified from time to time.

Trademarks and Copyright

Trademarks: South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service's trademarks are valuable assets and South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service takes infringement of them seriously. All names, marks, brands, titles, slogans, logos, icons, graphics, trade dress or trade names, designs and other designations within this Website are registered and unregistered trademarks (or, as the case may be, Official Marks) of South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service and other parties ("Trademarks") in Canada and other countries. Nothing contained on this Website should be construed as granting by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any Trademark displayed on this Website without the written permission of South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service or such party that may own the Trademark. Misuse of any Trademark, or any other content owned by South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service and displayed on this Website is strictly prohibited.

Copyright: All contents of this Website, including information in all forms, text, logos, graphics, images, software, icons and other elements, are the exclusive property of South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service or, as applicable, its suppliers and partners, and are protected under the copyright laws of Canada and other countries. All rights are reserved. For greater certainty, this Website and the content thereof may not be copied, imitated, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, modified or distributed in any way, in whole or in part, without the express prior written consent of South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service. The information on this Website shall only be copied for personal, non-commercial use (and only provided you do not modify it or alter or remove any marks, disclaimers or copyright or trademark notices) and may not be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means whether electronic, mechanical, printed, photocopied, recorded or otherwise, for any other purpose in whole or in part without the prior written permission of South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service. Any infringement of South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service's rights will result in appropriate legal action.

Legal Limitations and Indemnification

Disclaimer: While South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented here, this site is provided on an "as is" basis. Content is provided "as is" without any representation, warranty or condition of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory including, but not limited to, implied representations, warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, non infringement of intellectual property rights, or inter operability of products and services. Your use of this Website is at your own risk.

Neither South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service nor any of its partners, suppliers or affiliates or any other party involved in creating, producing, or delivering the Website is liable for any errors or omissions in the context of the Website nor for any direct, special, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Website or the information contained herein or any action or decision made by you in reliance on this Website, or any errors or omissions from the Website, including, but not limited to, business interruption and loss of use, data, information or profits (regardless of the form of action, including but not limited to contract, negligence or other tortious act). This limitation applies even if South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service has been advised of, or foresees, the possibility of any damages occurring.

Viruses:South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for any damages to or viruses that may infect your computer equipment or other property as a result of your use of the Website or your downloading of any data, text, images, files or other materials from this Website.

Governing Law: By accessing this Website, visitors agree that the laws of British Columbia (and those of Canada applicable therein) will govern these terms and conditions and apply to any issue that might arise regarding this site, and that such dispute will be settled or adjudicated in British Columbia. Access to this Website from locations where the Content is illegal is prohibited. It is solely your responsibility to determine whether your use of this Website is lawful, and you must comply with all laws applicable in your jurisdiction.

Indemnity: You agree to defend, indemnify and hold the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service, the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Board and the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority and all of its agents, directors, employees, partners, suppliers, affiliates and related companies harmless from any and all liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, related to claim or demand arising out of any violation of these terms and conditions by you, or in connection with your use of this Website or its content.

Right to Terminate Access: If you breach any provision of this Agreement, you may no longer access or use this Website or its content. South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service, in its sole discretion, may terminate your right to use this site or its content at any time, for any reason, without any notice to you and without any liability to you or any other person. If South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service terminates your right to use this Website, this Agreement will nevertheless continue to apply and be binding upon you in respect of your use of this site prior to the termination of this Agreement, any information or materials obtained by you from this site, and anything connected with, relating to or arising from those matters.

We Do Not Endorse or Recommend Particular Businesses or Services

The information provided on this Website is for information and reference only. South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service does not endorse or recommend any third party's facility, business or event identified on this Website or make any representations or warranties as to their reliability, financial condition or suitability for a particular purpose.

Links to Other Sites

From time to time this Website may facilitate access by hypertext links to other worldwide websites not maintained by or related to South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service. These hypertext-linked sites are entirely independent of this Website and shall not in any manner be construed as implying any affiliation with or endorsement, representation or warranty by South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service of such site or entity or its respective products, services, information, materials, opinions or links to other sites. South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service does not review or monitor such websites and is not responsible or liable for the content or accuracy thereof. The reproduction and use of any content linked to is subject to the conditions that the respective website owners may impose, and is at your own risk. You are encouraged and advised to review the posted terms and conditions of all websites you visit.

Submissions to this Website

All questions, comments, suggestions and other communications provided by a user regarding the content of this Website or any South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service document shall be deemed to be non-confidential and South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service shall have no obligation of any kind with respect to any such communication, and shall be free to reproduce, use, disclose and distribute such communication or otherwise without limitation. Furthermore, South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service shall be free to use any ideas, concepts, techniques, or know-how contained in any such communication for any purpose, including but not limited to development, manufacturing and marketing products, or offering services, which incorporate such information.

From time to time you may be required to submit information through this Website. All information you provide through this Website must be true, accurate, and complete. South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service will rely on the information you provide. If you submit incorrect or incomplete information, you will be responsible for any loss, damage, or additional costs you, South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service, or others may incur as a result.