Terms of Use

Agreement to terms

By accessing and using bcstepcode.ca ("the Site"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Site.

Educational purpose

All content on this Site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The information presented here is not professional engineering advice, energy advisory services, or legal counsel.

Content on this Site should not be used as a substitute for:

• Consultation with a licensed professional engineer
• Advice from a registered energy advisor
• Guidance from your local building department
• Professional code compliance review

Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions about building design, construction methods, or code compliance strategies for your specific project.

No warranties

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. BC Step Code Guide makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy or completeness of any content
• The availability of specific rebate amounts or incentive programs
• Current Step Code requirements in any municipality
• The outcome of any compliance strategy described on the Site
• The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Site

Rebate programs, Step Code requirements, and municipal adoption timelines are subject to change at any time without notice. Information on this Site may not reflect the most current regulations or program details.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BC Step Code Guide and its operators shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or reliance on the content of this Site. This includes, but is not limited to, damages resulting from:

• Decisions made based on information from this Site
• Inaccurate or outdated rebate amounts or code requirements
• Missed deadlines or compliance failures
• Costs incurred from construction or renovation decisions

Third-party links

This Site contains links to third-party websites, including government agencies, utility providers, and partner businesses. These links are provided for convenience. BC Step Code Guide does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked third-party site.

Intellectual property

All original content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, and interactive tools, is the property of BC Step Code Guide and is protected by Canadian copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish content from this Site without written permission.

Sharing links to our content is encouraged.

Advertising

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Changes to these terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada. Any disputes arising from the use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to info@bcstepcode.ca.