Last revision: August 24, 2026
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at www.fnchildclaims.ca (the “Site”) and any related communications programs operated by The Settlement (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By using the Site or by opting in to receive text messages from us, you agree to these Terms.
We provide communications, claimant support, and program design services in connection with class action settlements and community programs, working alongside law firms, governments, Indigenous organizations, and claims administrators.
Use of the Site
You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- use the Site in any way that violates applicable law or regulation;
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any connected systems;
- interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site; or
- use automated means to scrape, harvest, or collect information from the Site without our written permission.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice.
Direct Digital Communications
We send direct digital (email and/or text messages) to individuals who have provided their contact information and consented to receive communications.
You will only receive communications if you have expressly consented to receive them. Consent is obtained directly by us from you and is a direct agreement. Consent may be given by:
- providing your contact information and checking a consent box on a web form;
- providing your contact information and giving consent verbally to a by telephone or in person;
- providing your contact information and giving written consent on a paper claim, intake, or registration form
Consent to receive a communication is not a condition of receiving any service, submitting a claim, or purchasing anything.
Message frequency varies depending on the program and your interaction with it. You may receive messages only occasionally, or more frequently around key deadlines.
Message and data rates may apply. We do not charge for text messages, but your mobile carrier’s standard messaging and data rates may apply. Contact your carrier for details about your plan.
You can unsubscribe in the footer of any email or reply STOP to a text message at any time to stop receiving communications.
Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery is subject to effective transmission by your mobile carrier and is not guaranteed.
Personal information collected through our programs is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Contact information and consent will not be shared, sold, rented, or transferred to any third parties for any purpose.
Intellectual property
The Site and its contents — including text, graphics, logos, and design — are owned by the Settlement or its licensors and are protected by Canadian and international intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.
Disclaimer and limitation of liability
The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Site or our email/text messaging programs.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.
Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent version. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email Privacy@fnchildclaims.ca.
