Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of These Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website of Penta Housing Co-Operative Association ("Penta," "we," "us," or "our") at pentacoop.com. By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website. Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

2. About This Website

This website provides general information about Penta Housing Co-Op, our community, and our membership application process. The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not an offer of housing or membership and does not create any contractual obligation on the part of Penta.

3. Acceptable Use

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

• use the site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations;
• interfere with or disrupt the site, its servers, or its security features;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or related systems;
• collect or harvest information from the site through automated means without our permission;
• submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.

4. Membership Applications

Submitting an application, joining our mailing list, or otherwise expressing interest through this website does not create a tenancy, a membership, or any other contractual right, and does not guarantee that you will be offered housing or accepted as a member. All applications are subject to review by our membership committee, our eligibility criteria, unit availability, and our bylaws, rules, and applicable law. Penta may accept or decline any application at its discretion, and we make no representation about wait times or the likelihood of approval.

5. Intellectual Property

The content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and their arrangement, is owned by Penta or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view and use the content for your own personal, non-commercial, informational purposes. You may not otherwise copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the content without our prior written permission.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites and services, and may rely on third-party services for functions such as forms, sign-in, maps, and analytics. These are provided for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party website or service. Your use of a third party's website or service is governed by that party's own terms and privacy policy.

7. Disclaimer

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that the information on it is accurate, complete, or current. Information on the site may be changed or updated at any time without notice.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Penta and its directors, officers, members, volunteers, and agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this website, your reliance on any content, or any third-party website or service linked from this site. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

9. Governing Law

These Terms 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-laws principles. You agree that the courts of British Columbia will have jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at privacy@pentacoop.com.