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Community Agreement
Terms & Conditions
Membership, chapters, mentorship, and events all run on the same foundation: mutual respect, transparency, and a shared commitment to our mission. Here's how that works in practice.
Effective date: September 27, 2026
Fair, transparent giving
Donations and dues are used for CBNA's charitable mission, with receipts issued in line with Canadian tax law.
Your safety at events
Clear expectations for conduct, liability, and media consent at CBNA workshops, chapters, and gatherings.
Governed under Canadian law
These terms are interpreted under the laws of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada that apply within it.
By accessing canadianblacknursesalliance.org, creating a membership account, registering for an event or workshop, applying to a program, or donating, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site or services.
Our programs are built for high school and post-secondary nursing students, nursing professionals, allies, and the wider community. Some programs (such as BNSAS mentorship or student membership) require enrolment at, or affiliation with, a specific institution or chapter — eligibility criteria are listed on the relevant program page. Users under the age of majority in their province must have a parent or guardian's involvement where a workshop, form, or waiver requires it.
We may revise these Terms & Conditions as CBNA's programs and legal obligations evolve. We will update the effective date below when we do. Continuing to use the site or your membership after changes take effect means you accept the revised terms.
Effective date: September 27, 2026
Student and professional/business memberships are offered at the rates published on our Membership page. Membership grants access to member benefits, our community platform, mentorship opportunities, and chapter participation for the term purchased. Membership does not automatically renew unless you opt into auto-renewal, and dues are generally non-refundable once a membership term has begun, except where required by law.
CBNA chapters are volunteer-led groups operating under the CBNA name and mission at their host institution or region. Chapter leads and members must follow CBNA's Code of Conduct (below) and applicable institutional policies. CBNA reserves the right to pause, restructure, or discontinue recognition of a chapter that is inactive or not operating in line with our mission and values.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials on our community platform and for all activity under your account. Notify us promptly at infocbna@gmail.com if you suspect unauthorized use.
Mentorship relationships formed through CBNA — including the Black Nurses & Students Allied for Success (BNSAS) program — are voluntary and intended for professional development, guidance, and community-building. CBNA facilitates introductions and program structure but is not responsible for the outcome of any individual mentoring relationship, and participants remain responsible for their own professional and academic decisions.
Registration for summer workshops, chapter events, galas, or scholarship programs may require accurate personal information and, where relevant, a signed liability waiver or photo/video release. By registering, you agree to follow venue rules, CBNA's Code of Conduct, and any program-specific guidelines communicated to you. CBNA may photograph or record public-facing events for promotional use on our website, newsletter, and social media unless you notify us in advance that you do not consent.
Scholarship and award programs (such as our Canadian Scholarship offerings) have their own published eligibility criteria, deadlines, and selection processes. Submitting an application does not guarantee an award, and decisions of the selection committee are final.
Volunteer roles and job/opportunity postings shared through CBNA are provided in good faith as a service to our community. CBNA does not guarantee the accuracy of third-party job postings and is not the employer for positions posted by partner organizations.
Donations made through our website are processed by a third-party payment processor. CBNA does not store your full payment card details. Tax receipts are issued in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirements for registered charities and qualified donees, where applicable, to the email address provided at the time of donation.
Donations, membership dues, and event fees are generally non-refundable once processed, given their charitable and program-funding purpose. If you believe a payment was made in error, contact us at infocbna@gmail.com within 14 days and we will review your request in good faith.
CBNA exists to uplift Black nurses, nursing students, and the wider health community across Canada. In every interaction — online, in chapters, at events, or through mentorship — we expect:
- Respect for the dignity of every person, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or background
- Zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or bullying
- Honest, professional conduct in mentorship, chapter leadership, and community spaces
- Compliance with the codes of conduct of any host institution, venue, or professional regulatory body
CBNA may suspend or terminate a person's membership, chapter role, program participation, or access to our platforms for violating this Code of Conduct or these Terms, at our reasonable discretion and without refund of dues already paid.
The CBNA name, logo, chapter marks, and the text, graphics, photos, and design of this website are the property of the Canadian Black Nurses Alliance or its licensors, and are protected by Canadian and international intellectual property law. You may share and link to our public content for non-commercial purposes with attribution, but may not reproduce, modify, or use our branding to imply endorsement without written permission.
If you submit photos, testimonials, stories, or other content to CBNA (for example, for our website, newsletter, or social media), you grant CBNA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with our mission and promotional activities. You confirm you have the right to share anything you submit, including consent from any identifiable individuals pictured.
Our site links to and integrates with third-party services — including our donation processor, our community and mentorship platform, and social media. We are not responsible for the content, terms, or privacy practices of those third-party services.
CBNA provides this website, its content, and its programs on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CBNA, its directors, staff, chapter leads, and volunteers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site, participation in a CBNA program, mentorship relationship, or event, including injury, loss, or damages sustained at an in-person event, except where such liability cannot be excluded by law.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CBNA and its representatives from claims arising out of your violation of these Terms, misuse of the site, or misconduct at a CBNA program or event.
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Questions about these Terms & Conditions? Reach our team at infocbna@gmail.com or through our Contact page.
Questions About Your Membership?
Our team is happy to walk through anything in these terms — chapters, dues, events, or programs.