Terms of Use
Toronto Caribbean Carnival

 
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Toronto Caribbean Carnival website (“Website”), operated by the Festival Management Committee (FMC) (“FMC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
These Terms govern your access to and use of all content, services, applications, registration forms, ticketing links, volunteer portals, vendor applications, media accreditation, donations, and other online services made available through the Website.
2. About Toronto Caribbean Carnival
Toronto Caribbean Carnival is one of North America’s largest celebrations of Caribbean culture, heritage, music, and artistic expression.
The Website exists to provide information about:
  • Festival events
  • Cultural programming
  • Parade information
  • Mas bands
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Vendor applications
  • Sponsorship opportunities
  • Media accreditation
  • Educational resources
  • Community initiatives
  • Official announcements
3. Eligibility
By using this Website you represent that:
  • You are at least 18 years of age, or
  • You are using the Website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes.
You agree not to:
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website.
  • Interfere with Website security or functionality.
  • Upload viruses or malicious software.
  • Harvest email addresses or personal information.
  • Use automated bots or scraping tools without written permission.
  • Misrepresent yourself as another individual or organization.
  • Upload unlawful, defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or offensive content.
FMC reserves the right to restrict or terminate access for users who violate these Terms.
5. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, all Website content is owned by or licensed to the Festival Management Committee.
This includes:
  • Logos
  • Branding
  • Graphics
  • Website design
  • Event names
  • Text
  • Audio
  • Video
  • Publications
  • Databases
  • Software
  • Downloads
All content is protected by Canadian copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may not:
  • Reproduce Website content for commercial purposes;
  • Modify or republish Website content;
  • Remove copyright notices;
  • Create derivative works without written permission.
Personal, non-commercial sharing of publicly available Website content is permitted provided appropriate credit is given.
6. Photography, Video and Media Content
Toronto Caribbean Carnival celebrates public cultural events where photography and video recording routinely occur.
Photographs, videos, livestreams, interviews, and recordings appearing on this Website may be produced by:
  • FMC staff
  • Accredited media
  • Volunteer photographers
  • Official photographers
  • Licensed content contributors
Copyright remains with the respective copyright owner unless otherwise assigned.
Use of any photographs or video from this Website without permission is prohibited.
Requests to license media should be directed to FMC.
7. User Submissions
When you submit information through the Website—including but not limited to:
  • Volunteer applications
  • Vendor applications
  • Media accreditation
  • Sponsorship inquiries
  • Contact forms
  • Contest entries
you represent that:
  • The information is accurate;
  • You have the authority to submit it;
  • It does not violate the rights of others.
You grant FMC permission to process your submission solely for the purpose for which it was submitted.
8. External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including:
  • Ticketing providers
  • Sponsors
  • Government agencies
  • Tourism organizations
  • Social media platforms
  • Partner organizations
FMC is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, products, or services offered by third-party websites.
Use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
9. Event Information
While every effort is made to ensure information is accurate, event details may change without notice.
This includes:
  • Dates
  • Times
  • Locations
  • Schedules
  • Performers
  • Vendors
  • Road closures
  • Weather-related changes
Visitors should consult official announcements before attending events.
10. Ticketing and Registration
Certain Website features may redirect users to authorized ticketing or registration providers.
Purchases and registrations are subject to the terms and conditions of those providers.
Refunds, exchanges, and cancellations are governed by the applicable event or ticketing policy.
11. Donations
Donations made through the Website help support the preservation and celebration of Caribbean arts and culture.
Unless otherwise stated:
  • Donations are voluntary.
  • Donations are non-refundable.
  • Tax receipts will be issued where applicable under Canadian law.
12. Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by the FMC Privacy Policy.
The Privacy Policy explains:
  • what information is collected;
  • how it is used;
  • how it is protected; and
  • your privacy rights.
13. Website Availability
Although we strive to keep the Website available at all times, FMC does not guarantee uninterrupted access.
We may suspend, modify, or discontinue parts of the Website without notice.
14. Disclaimer
The Website and its contents are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, FMC makes no warranties regarding:
  • uninterrupted service;
  • accuracy of all content;
  • freedom from technical errors;
  • fitness for a particular purpose.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Canadian law, FMC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:
  • use of the Website;
  • inability to access the Website;
  • reliance on Website content;
  • third-party services linked from the Website.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.
16. Accessibility
FMC is committed to improving accessibility and working toward compliance with applicable accessibility legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Users experiencing accessibility issues are encouraged to contact us.
17. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
Any legal proceedings relating to these Terms shall be brought before the courts of Ontario.
18. Changes to These Terms
FMC may revise these Terms at any time.
Updated versions will be posted on this Website together with the effective date.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.
19. Contact Us
Festival Management Committee
Toronto Caribbean Carnival
716 Gordon Baker Road, Suite 201
Toronto, Ontario M2H 3B4
Canada
Phone: (416) 391-5608