Native Communications Society of the NWT CIRCLE

Terms

Terms of use.

CIRCLE is a CMS for northern dialects and media content, wholly managed by the Native Communications Society of the NWT. These terms cover who may use it and how.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Using CIRCLE

CIRCLE is for authorized use only. Accounts are provisioned by the Native Communications Society of the NWT; there is no public sign-up. By signing in, an account holder agrees to these terms and to using CIRCLE for the work it is given access to.

Accounts and sign-in

Sign-in is by a one-time magic link sent to an account's email. No passwords are stored. Account holders keep their email secure and let the Native Communications Society of the NWT know if they suspect their account is being misused.

Content and contributions

Content added to CIRCLE (words, spellings, images and recordings) is contributed for the language work of the Native Communications Society of the NWT. A contribution belongs to the community and the person it came from, is credited to its source, and is added with the consent given for it. A contributor may ask to have their recording withdrawn. The Society stewards the library and may publish approved content in the learning tools it builds.

Acceptable use

  • Use CIRCLE only for the language work of the Native Communications Society of the NWT that you are given access to.
  • Only add content you have the right and the consent to share.
  • Do not attempt to access accounts, communities or data you are not authorized for.
  • Do not misuse, disrupt or attempt to work around the platform's protections.

Availability

CIRCLE is provided as is. The Native Communications Society of the NWT may change, pause or improve it, and does not guarantee that it is always available or free of error.

Ownership

The languages, recordings and images belong to the communities and contributors they come from. The names, logos and the platform itself belong to the Native Communications Society of the NWT.

Concerns about content

If you believe something on CIRCLE uses your work without permission, or should not be shared, email support@NCSNWT.com with: your name and how to reach you; the work and why it is yours to raise; where it appears (a link, or the word and picture or recording); what you believe is wrong; and when you saw it. We will look at it, may hide the item while we do, and will let the person who added it know. If the notice is withdrawn, or we decide the item can stay, we can put it back. We keep a record of every notice.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Northwest Territories and of Canada.

Changes

The Native Communications Society of the NWT may update these terms as CIRCLE changes. The current version always lives here.

Contact

Questions about these terms, and concerns about content, can be sent to the Native Communications Society of the NWT at support@NCSNWT.com. You can also reach the Society through ncsnwt.com.