The BCIT AI Assist search tool helps you find and understand information already available on our website. It is provided as a convenience. By using this tool, you agree to the following terms and to our and our Copyright and Privacy policies.
What this tool is (and is not)
- This tool uses artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize and explain content from our website.
- AI can make mistakes, misunderstand questions, or provide incomplete information.
- The tool does not provide legal, financial, medical, academic, or other professional advice.
Privacy and your inputs
- BCIT AI Assist processes the questions you type to generate responses.
- Please do not enter sensitive or confidential information, including Social Insurance Numbers, financial details, login credentials, or personal health information.
- We may review chat interactions to improve the tool, ensure appropriate use, and support system operations.
- All information is handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws and our Privacy policy.
Acceptable use
You agree to use this tool responsibly and for its intended purpose. You must not:
- attempt to bypass safeguards or security features;
- use the tool to create or share illegal, harmful, misleading, or offensive content;
- use automated tools or scripts to extract data from the chat interface;
- use the tool in a way that disrupts or interferes with our website or systems.
Availability, risk, and responsibility
- BCIT AI Assist is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
- We do not guarantee that the tool will be available at all times or that its responses will be accurate or complete.
- You are responsible for how you use the information provided by the tool and for verifying information before relying on it.
Liability and indemnity
- To the maximum extent permitted by Canadian law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, this tool.
- By using BCIT AI Assist, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless our institution and its employees, officers, and contractors from any claims or losses resulting from your misuse of the tool or violation of these terms.
Governing law
- These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the applicable federal laws of Canada.
If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the conversational search tool.