The City of Yorkton owns and operates this website. By accessing and using the website (“this Site”), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use. The City may update these Terms from time to time, and continued use signifies acceptance of any changes.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use this Site for lawful purposes only. You may not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to City systems or data.
• Interfere with the security or proper functioning of this Site.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful components.
• Use this Site to harass, defame, threaten, or infringe on the rights of others.

Accuracy of Information

The City strives to provide accurate and timely information. However, all content on this Site is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The City does not guarantee completeness, accuracy, or fitness for any particular purpose.

General Disclaimer

Content on this Site is provided for general information and convenience only. It does not constitute legal, financial, engineering, medical, or other professional advice. For official guidance, please consult the appropriate professional or the City Clerk’s Office.

Intellectual Property

• Unless otherwise indicated, all text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials on this Site are the property of the City of Yorkton.
• You may download, display, or print material for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes, provided the source is acknowledged.
• Any other use, including modification, distribution, or republication, requires prior written permission from the City.
• By submitting content (such as emails, forms, or other communications) to the City, you grant the City a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content for municipal purposes.

Bylaws

The City of Yorkton may provide copies of its bylaws on this Site for convenience and general information purposes.

• These online versions are not official documents and may not reflect the most recent amendments.
• The official record of each bylaw is the signed paper copy retained by the City Clerk’s Office.
• In the event of a discrepancy between the online version and the official record, the official record prevails.

For certified copies of bylaws or confirmation of current wording, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.

Historical Content

The City may provide certain historical content on this Site for reference or archival purposes.

• Historical materials are provided for information only and may not reflect current policies, practices, or bylaws.
• The City makes no representation that historical content is complete or up to date.
• Where accuracy is required, please contact the City Clerk’s Office to confirm the current official record.

FIS Access

The City of Yorkton’s Financial Information System (FIS) section of this Site requires authentication in order to access certain material.

• Access credentials are provided by the City and must be kept confidential.
• You agree not to share, transfer, or disclose your credentials.
• The City may revoke or suspend access at any time if it determines that these Terms have been violated or that the system is being misused.
• The City is not responsible for any unauthorized use of the FIS section resulting from your failure to safeguard your credentials.

Third-Party Services

This Site may provide links or redirects to services operated by third parties (for example, for program registrations, facility bookings, or merchandise sales).

• These services are operated by external vendors on their own platforms, under their own Terms of Service and Privacy Policies.
• The City does not disclose your submissions to these vendors unless necessary to provide the service or as authorized by law.
• Once you are redirected, any personal information you provide will be collected, used, and retained by that vendor in accordance with their own policies and legal obligations.
• The City has no control over and is not responsible for how such third parties handle your information, and we recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those websites before submitting personal information.
• Data shared through third-party services is provided for information purposes only and may not always be current. The City of Yorkton does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information disseminated by external platforms. Where accuracy is required, please consult the official records maintained by the City of Yorkton.

Endorsement

References or links to external organizations or websites are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement or approval by the City of Yorkton.

Links to External Websites

The City of Yorkton’s website may contain links to other websites. These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement or approval by the City, nor any association with the operators of those sites.

External websites are not under the control of the City, and the City is not responsible for:

• The content of any external website, including links or updates.
• The availability or reliability of external websites.
• Any transmission received from external websites.

Users are encouraged to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any external website they visit.

Website Availability and Security

The City of Yorkton does not guarantee that this Site will operate without interruption or error, or that it will be free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components.

You are responsible for taking precautions to protect your own devices and systems when accessing this Site.

Limitation of Liability

The City of Yorkton, its officers, employees, and contractors are not liable for any damages, claims, or losses arising from:

• Use or misuse of this Site.
• Inaccuracies, omissions, or errors in content.
• Service interruptions, malware, or other harmful components.

Use of this Site is entirely at your own risk.

Severability and Waiver

If any part of these Terms is found invalid, the remainder remains in effect. The City’s failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of its rights.

Governing Law & Access to Information

These Terms are governed by the laws of Saskatchewan, Canada. Jurisdiction lies with the courts of Saskatchewan in the Judicial District of Yorkton.

Requests for access to records held by the City may be made under The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP). For details, see the City’s Freedom of Information Request page.

For information about how the City handles personal information, please see the City’s Privacy Notice.

Accessibility

The City of Yorkton is committed to making online content accessible and compliant with WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, or wish to make an access or correction request, contact: