The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers exists to serve and protect Nova Scotians by effectively regulating the profession of social work.

As a member you have the ability to support the NSCSW in building a professional community that embodies the best of social work practice.

Ensuring Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive social work services.

We establish, maintain, and regulate Standards of Professional Practice to ensure Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive their services.

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Terms of Use

Who we are

This website is operated by the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (“NSCSW”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

These Terms of Use apply to the NSCSW website and related NSCSW web properties, including:

nscsw.org
ethical.nscsw.org
candidacy.nscsw.org

By accessing or using these websites, you agree to these Terms of Use.

Website information

The information provided on our websites is intended for general informational and educational purposes.

While we make reasonable efforts to keep website content accurate and current, information may change without notice. Where website content differs from legislation, regulations, bylaws, standards, policies, or other official NSCSW documents, the applicable official document takes precedence.

Nothing on this website should be considered legal advice or a substitute for professional advice specific to your circumstances.

Acceptable use

You may use our websites for lawful purposes only.

You must not:

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, server, user accounts, or connected systems.
Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Upload or transmit malicious software, harmful code, or unlawful material.
Use automated systems to excessively access, scrape, or disrupt the website.
Impersonate another person or provide false or misleading information through website forms or accounts.
Use website content in a way that violates applicable law or the rights of NSCSW or another party.

User accounts

Some NSCSW services may require a user account.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for activity occurring through your account.

You must notify NSCSW if you believe your account or credentials have been compromised.

NSCSW may suspend or remove access where necessary to protect the security or integrity of its websites and services.

Forms, applications and submissions

Information submitted through website forms must be accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Submission of a form does not guarantee approval, eligibility, funding, registration, participation, or any other outcome unless explicitly stated.

Where documents or files may be uploaded, you are responsible for ensuring that you have the right to provide those materials and that they do not contain malicious software or unlawful content.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise indicated, website content including text, graphics, logos, documents, layouts and other materials is owned by or licensed to NSCSW.

Content may be viewed, downloaded or printed for personal, educational or professional reference unless otherwise restricted.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, sell or commercially exploit NSCSW website content without permission where permission is required.

Third-party websites and services

Our websites may contain links to external websites or use third-party services.

NSCSW does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms of use.

Links to third-party websites do not necessarily constitute endorsement.

Privacy

Your use of our websites is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how information submitted through or collected by the websites is handled.

Website availability

We aim to keep our websites available and functioning properly but cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

We may modify, suspend or discontinue website functionality, content or services when required for maintenance, security, operational or other reasons.

Disclaimer

The websites and their content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the extent permitted by law, NSCSW makes no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, availability or suitability of website content or services.

Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, NSCSW will not be liable for losses or damages arising from the use of, inability to use, or reliance upon these websites or their content.

This includes damages resulting from website interruptions, errors, third-party services, external links, unauthorized access, or loss of information.

Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes to our websites, services, policies or legal requirements.

The current version will be published on this website.

Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia and the applicable laws of Canada.

Contact us

Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
1888 Brunswick Street, Suite 700
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3J8
902-429-7799
[email protected]