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Terms & Conditions

General

Welcome to M2C Scholars (“M2C Scholars,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using the M2C Scholars website, scholarship application portals, forms, programs, or related services (collectively, the “Website” or “Services”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, please do not use this Website.

1. About M2C Scholars

M2C Scholars is an educational and scholarship-focused organization that supports women across various stages of their academic and professional journey through scholarship programs, educational initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and related activities.

The information provided on this Website is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.

2. Eligibility and Use of the Website

By using this Website, you confirm that:

  • You are using the Website for lawful purposes only.

  • Any information you provide is accurate and truthful.

  • You will not attempt to interfere with the operation, security, or accessibility of the Website.

  • You will not submit false, misleading, fraudulent, or incomplete scholarship applications.

  • You understand that submission of an application does not guarantee selection, funding, or participation in any program.

M2C Scholars reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website or Services for any user who violates these Terms.

3. Scholarship Applications

Submission of a scholarship application does not create any contractual relationship between the applicant and M2C Scholars.

Applicants acknowledge and agree that:

  • Scholarship decisions are made at the sole discretion of the selection committee.

  • Evaluation criteria may include both objective and subjective considerations.

  • M2C Scholars may modify eligibility criteria, deadlines, award amounts, or program structures at any time.

  • Incomplete or inaccurate applications may be disqualified.

  • M2C Scholars is not obligated to provide individualized feedback regarding application decisions.

All decisions made by the organization and selection committee are final.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to:

  • text

  • graphics

  • logos

  • scholarship materials

  • branding

  • downloadable resources

  • documents

  • website design

  • images

  • videos

  • application content

is the property of M2C Scholars or its licensors and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from M2C Scholars.

Applicants retain ownership of original content submitted as part of an application; however, by submitting materials, applicants grant M2C Scholars a limited, non-exclusive right to review, process, evaluate, and internally use submitted materials for scholarship administration purposes.

5. Applicant Content and Submissions

By submitting applications, essays, creative works, or other materials, applicants confirm that:

  • the submitted work is their own original work;

  • they have the right to submit the content;

  • the submission does not infringe upon the rights of any third party;

  • the submission does not contain unlawful, abusive, discriminatory, or harmful content.

M2C Scholars reserves the right to remove or reject submissions that violate these standards.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

M2C Scholars may collect personal information submitted through forms, scholarship applications, newsletter sign-ups, or other interactions with the Website.

Collected information may include:

  • name

  • email address

  • educational information

  • application responses

  • supporting documents

  • demographic or background information voluntarily provided by applicants

Information is collected and used solely for purposes related to scholarship administration, communication, evaluation, organizational operations, and program improvement.

M2C Scholars does not sell personal information to third parties.

Applicants should avoid submitting highly sensitive personal information unless specifically requested as part of the application process.

By using the Website, users consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with the organization’s Privacy Policy.

7. Communications

By submitting forms or applications through the Website, users consent to receiving communications related to:

  • scholarship applications;

  • deadlines and updates;

  • organizational announcements;

  • program-related information.

Users may opt out of non-essential communications where applicable.

8. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms for convenience or informational purposes.

M2C Scholars does not control or endorse third-party content and is not responsible for:

  • the accuracy of third-party information;

  • third-party privacy practices;

  • availability of external websites;

  • damages arising from use of third-party services.

Users access third-party websites at their own risk.

9. Disclaimer

The Website and all related services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

M2C Scholars does not guarantee:

  • uninterrupted website availability;

  • error-free functionality;

  • accuracy or completeness of all information;

  • scholarship availability or continued funding;

  • selection or acceptance into any program.

While reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate and current information, M2C Scholars makes no guarantees regarding completeness, reliability, or suitability of Website content.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, M2C Scholars and its directors, officers, volunteers, committee members, affiliates, partners, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

  • use of the Website;

  • inability to access the Website;

  • scholarship application outcomes;

  • technical interruptions or errors;

  • reliance on Website information;

  • unauthorized access to submitted information.

Users assume full responsibility for their use of the Website and Services.

11. Modification of Terms

M2C Scholars reserves the right to update, revise, or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable laws of Canada.

Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts located in Ontario, Canada.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please complete and submit the cotact form.

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