Copyright and trademark
Copyright statement
All of the content contained on the website, including but not limited to information, text, logos, graphics, pictures, images, software, icons, HTML, and other elements, is owned exclusively by WorkSafeBC or, as applicable, its affiliates, suppliers, licensors and partners, and is protected under the copyright laws of Canada and other countries and by international treaties. All rights are reserved.
Products, process, or technologies described on the website may also be subject to intellectual property rights reserved by WorkSafeBC. The website and its content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, downloaded, posted, transmitted, modified or distributed in any way, in whole or in part, without WorkSafeBC’s express prior written permission, except as otherwise expressly permitted in the Terms and Conditions.
Permission to use any "third party" content on our website must be obtained from the copyright holder.
Our trademark information
Our official marks and trademarks are valuable assets. They include the following:
- WorkSafeBC (in both word and graphic form)
- "MediConnect" and design
- "WorkSafe Partner, Cone Zone"
- "WorkSafe Education Program"
- "Truck Safe" and design
- "EmployerConnect" design
- "Shift Into Winter" and design
- "WorkSafe Education Partner"
- "Road Safety at Work" and design
- "WorkSafe Online" design
All names, marks, brands, titles, slogans, logos, icons, graphics, trade dress or trade names, designs, and other designations within our website are registered and unregistered WorkSafeBC trademarks (or, as the case may be, official marks) and those of other parties (all of which are referred to as "trademarks") in Canada and other countries.
You do not have the license, permission or right, and nothing in our website gives you the license, permission or right, directly, indirectly, by implication, by estoppel, as a result of your registration as an employer or party subject to personal optional protection or otherwise, to use any trademark without our prior written permission or that of the party owning the trademark. That consent may be unreasonably withheld and may be subject to entering into a written agreement with us.
Employers should be aware that they are not entitled to use the WorkSafeBC logo on their website or other materials. Employers who are registered and in good standing with WorkSafeBC may make the following statement (exact form only) on their website or other materials for so long as it is true: [insert your name] is registered and in good standing with WorkSafeBC.
Protecting our copyright and trademarks
Using our copyrighted materials, trademarks, or any other content we own that is included in our website contrary to these terms and conditions and applicable laws is strictly prohibited. We take the protection of our copyrighted materials and trademarks (including official marks) very seriously. We will take all necessary action, including legal action, to protect them.