Terms of Use

1. Information Purposes Only

All content on Canadian Student Planning is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice, immigration advice, or financial advice. Immigration and visa rules change frequently — always verify current requirements directly with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before making any decisions.

2. No Government Affiliation

Canadian Student Planning is an independent website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Province of British Columbia, or any Canadian educational institution. References to government programs, policies, and fees are for informational purposes only.

3. Affiliate Links & Advertising

This website contains affiliate links and displays advertisements through Google AdSense. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our content or recommendations.

Current affiliate partnerships include Rakuten Canada, Wealthsimple, Freedom Mobile, Wise, UberEats, Tangerine Bank, and select banking products. These are recommended based on their genuine value to international students in BC.

4. Accuracy of Information

We strive to keep all information accurate and up to date. However, immigration rules, proof of funds requirements, tuition fees, and cost of living figures change regularly. Canadian Student Planning makes no warranty, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any information on this website for any particular purpose.

You use this information entirely at your own risk. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on information found on this website.

5. Interactive Tools

The Arrival Checklist and Cost of Living Calculator are provided as helpful planning aids only. Checklist deadlines are estimates based on typical processing times — actual IRCC processing times vary. Cost estimates are based on average figures and may not reflect your specific circumstances. Always confirm costs and deadlines with your school and IRCC.

6. Intellectual Property

All original content on this website — including text, tools, design, and code — is the property of Canadian Student Planning and is protected by applicable copyright law. You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with attribution, but you may not reproduce substantial portions of our content without written permission.

7. External Links

This website contains links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement of those websites' content. We have no control over the nature, content, or availability of external sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Canadian Student Planning shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content — including immigration decisions made based on information found here.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact

For any questions about these Terms of Use, you can reach us via the contact form on our About page.