Welcome to Competency Stars. These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our website and services. By accessing this website, you accept these terms and conditions in full. Do not continue to use Competency Stars' website if you do not accept all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

1. Introduction

1.1 These terms and conditions govern your use of our website and services.

1.2 By using our website, you agree to these terms and conditions in full.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Unless otherwise stated, Competency Stars and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights published on this website and materials used on Competency Stars.

2.2 You may view, download, and print pages from the website for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these terms and conditions.

3. Restrictions

You must not:

3.1 Republish material from this website (including republication on another website).

3.2 Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the website.

3.3 Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on our website for a commercial purpose.

3.4 Edit or otherwise modify any material on the website.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 You must not use our website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of the availability or accessibility of the website.

4.2 You must not use our website in any way that is unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful, or in connection with any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purpose or activity.

5. Services

5.1 Competency Stars provides support services for P.Eng. licensure, including competency assessment reviews, personalized writing strategies, and professional editing.

5.2 Our services are designed to assist you in the preparation of your application documents. The ultimate responsibility for the content and submission of your application lies with you.

6. Payment and Refunds

6.1 Payment for services must be made in full before the service is rendered.

6.2 Refunds are not provided for completed services. If you are dissatisfied with our services, please contact us to discuss your concerns.

7. Commercial Confidential Information

You must not submit any commercial confidential information when using our services. Competency Stars is not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the submission of confidential information.

8. No Association with Engineers and Geoscientists BC

Competency Stars is not associated with, nor endorsed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC or any other engineering association. Any references to P.Eng. or engineering licensure are for informational purposes only and do not imply any official connection.

9. Fair Assessment of Competencies

The services we provide are designed to support your preparation for P.Eng. licensure. However, they must not interfere with the fair assessment of any applicant’s competencies. We adhere strictly to ethical standards to ensure that our support services do not compromise the integrity of the licensure process.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Competency Stars will not be liable to you (whether under the law of contact, the law of torts, or otherwise) in relation to the contents of, or use of, or otherwise in connection with, this website.

10.2 Competency Stars will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising under these terms and conditions or in connection with our website, whether arising in tort, contract, or otherwise.

11. Privacy

11.1 Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your visit to our website, to understand our practices.

12. Variation

12.1 Competency Stars may revise these terms and conditions from time to time. Revised terms and conditions will apply to the use of our website from the date of publication of the revised terms and conditions on our website.

13. Governing Law

13.1 These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of British Columbia, Canada, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.

14. Contact Information

14.1 If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us at competencystars@gmail.com.