Terms of Service

Terms of Service for the Google Developer Student Club at The University of Guelph

Please also review our Privacy Policy.

Welcome to the Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) at The University of Guelph. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our services, including our events, workshops, and digital platforms.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the service.

Eligibility: Membership is open to currently enrolled students at the University of Guelph and other College or University institutions.

Code of Conduct: Members must adhere to our code of conduct, which promotes respect, inclusivity, and a positive environment.

Our services must be used for educational and non-commercial purposes only.

You agree not to misuse the services or help anyone else do so.

All content provided by GDSC, such as workshop materials and digital content, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of our services.

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any changes on our website.

Our services are provided "as is". GDSC expressly disclaims any warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.

Participants must comply with all event-specific rules, including but not limited to codes of conduct, safety guidelines, and substance use policies. Consumption or possession of alcohol, cannabis, or illicit substances is prohibited at all GDSC events. Participants engaging in disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior may be removed at the organizers discretion without refund.

All participants must comply with applicable University of Guelph policies while attending GDSC Hacks 2025. This includes adherence to the University of Guelph Fire Safety Policies, covering fire prevention, emergency evacuation procedures, and building safety regulations, as well as the University of Guelph Tobacco- and Smoke-Free Campus Policy, which prohibits smoking, vaping, and the use of tobacco products on campus grounds.

Non-compliance with these policies may result in immediate removal from the event venue without refund or prize eligibility, and may be reported to University authorities.

GDSC will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the services.

These Terms shall be governed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at gdscguelph@gmail.com.