Simon Fraser University Terms Scorecard

Grade A+ — Highly protective (score 97/100)

The terms establish a standard liability disclaimer and jurisdiction in British Columbia, but do not contain predatory data practices or content ownership claims.

Standard university terms. No data sale or AI training clauses found.

Terms at a glance

Sells your data
NO
Forced arbitration
NO
Trains AI on your content
NO
Collects biometric data
NO
Shares data with government
UNCLEAR
Easy to cancel
UNCLEAR
Tells you before changes
UNCLEAR
Deletes data on request
UNCLEAR

What the terms actually say

Liability Disclaimer

Each user of a Web Site expressly accepts that SFU is not liable, whether directly or indirectly, to any person or thing including without limitation any corporation, association, or trade union for any damages (including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages) arising out of or in connection with use of, misuse of, or inability to…

The university explicitly disclaims all liability for any damages you might incur while using their website.

Jurisdiction

Each such user further expressly agrees that he/she/they has attorned to the jurisdiction of the Courts and other Tribunals of British Columbia for the purpose of resolving any such dispute, claim, complaint, or action.

Any legal disputes must be handled in the courts of British Columbia, regardless of where you live.

Privacy Disclaimer

Each such user expressly accepts that no guarantee of privacy is or can be made to users of the Web Site by SFU.

The university warns that they cannot guarantee privacy for users of their websites.

Acceptance of Terms

Use of a Web Site hosted by SFU is conclusive evidence that the user has read, understood, and accepted the following terms and conditions.

By using the website, you are legally bound by these terms.

Last reviewed 2026-08-03 under rubric v3.5.

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