The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library strives to provide accurate, reliable, and current information through its website, social media channels, mobile applications, and other online platforms. Library staff make changes, updates, and deletions as required and make every effort to ensure the accuracy and quality of the information provided.
However, all information and materials provided through the Library’s online platforms are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Library does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of information and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. The Library is not liable for any damages, losses, or consequences resulting from the use of, or reliance on, information provided through its online platforms.
Materials available through Library online platforms may be used for personal, non-commercial purposes only, provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices are retained. Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of materials complies with applicable copyright and other laws.
External Websites and Links
The Library may provide links to websites, resources, businesses, organizations, and services operated by third parties for convenience and to provide additional information. Due diligence is performed to ensure that off-site links are valid and appropriate when selected. However, the Library does not control, monitor, or guarantee the content, accuracy, availability, security, or viewpoints expressed on external websites.
When you follow an external link, you are leaving the Library’s website or social media platform. The content and views expressed on external websites are those of the external organization, agency, business, or individual. Use of external websites and resources is at your own risk.
The Innisfil Public Library Board assumes no responsibility or liability for information, graphics, links, products, services, advertisements, or other content provided by third parties. The Library does not endorse or guarantee any business, advertisement, product, good, or service unless expressly stated.
The Library reserves the right to accept or deny requests for external links and to remove or replace links that no longer meet the Library’s requirements, without notice.
Links to downloadable software sites are provided for convenience only. The Library is not responsible or liable for any difficulties, damages, security issues, or other consequences associated with downloading or using software obtained through an external website. Use of downloaded software is governed by the terms of the applicable licence agreement, if any, that accompanies or is provided with the software.
Social Media
The Library uses social media to share information about its programs, services, collections, resources, and events, including activities undertaken with community partners. Our goal is to create welcoming, respectful, and safe online spaces that reflect the Library’s mission, vision, and values.
We welcome meaningful conversation among community members, community partners, and Library staff. Users are encouraged to participate in respectful discussions about Library services, programs, events, and experiences.
Library staff monitor Library social media channels to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment. The Library reserves the right, at its discretion and without notice, to refuse, remove, hide, restrict, or limit comments, posts, messages, or other content that does not comply with these guidelines or applicable laws.
Users are responsible for the content they post, share, or submit through Library social media channels. The Library and its staff are not responsible for claims arising from user-generated content. Users may be personally liable for content that is defamatory, obscene, libellous, discriminatory, infringes intellectual property rights, or otherwise violates applicable laws.
Library social media channels may not be used for commercial or political purposes. Users who repeatedly violate these guidelines may be restricted or banned from Library social media channels.
Comments, posts, and messages must not include:
- Personal attacks, insults, harassment, or discriminatory language, including language that violates protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code
- Profanity, abusive behaviour, threats, or content intended to intimidate or harass others
- Plagiarized, copyrighted, or otherwise unauthorized material, or content that violates intellectual property rights
- Private or personal information shared without consent
- Commercial promotions, solicitation, advertising, or spam
- Sexually explicit or inappropriate content or links
- Proselytizing or religious promotion
- Political campaigning or election-related messaging
- Illegal activity or encouragement of unlawful behaviour
- Content that compromises public safety or security
- Content that is misleading, fraudulent, or impersonates another person or organization
The Library does not verify or endorse the accuracy, reliability, opinions, credentials, or claims contained in user-generated content. Users should evaluate information and exercise appropriate judgment before relying on content posted by others.
Privacy and Legal Notice
Users should not post or share confidential or personal information through Library social media channels.
Messages sent to the Library by email, social media, or other electronic means do not constitute legal notice to the Innisfil Public Library Board or any of its officers, employees, agents, or representatives in relation to any existing or potential claim, demand, legal proceeding, or other matter for which formal notice is required under federal, provincial, or municipal law, rules, or regulations.
Application and Related Policies
This disclaimer applies to the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library’s online activities, including its website, social media channels, mobile applications, and other Library-managed online platforms.
The Library’s website is governed by the Website Policy, Policy #2018-12, which provides additional information about website content, management, external links, and the Website Disclaimer.
The Library’s social media activities are governed by the Community – Social Media Policy, Policy #2025-19, which provides additional information about the use and management of Library social media channels.
For questions or concerns, please email info@innisfilidealab.ca.