Terms of Service
Terms of Service
Cowan Office Supplies Ltd.
Last updated: July 17, 2025
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Cowan Office Supplies website and services provided by Cowan Office Supplies Ltd., a family-owned business established in 1972 and located at 517 Victoria Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4K7.
1. About Our Business
Cowan Office Supplies Ltd. is a 2nd generation family owned and operated business established in 1972 by Gordon and Jill Cowan. The business is now carried on by Andy and Paul Cowan. We specialize in:
- Office supplies and business products
- Art supplies (largest selection in the Kootenays)
- Copy centre and printing services
- School supply lists and educational materials
- Office furniture and equipment
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using our website or services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
3. Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials on Cowan Office Supplies' website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
- modify or copy the materials;
- use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
- attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on our website;
- remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials.
4. Product Information and Availability
We strive to provide accurate product information, but we do not warrant that product descriptions or other content is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. Product availability is subject to change without notice.
5. Pricing and Payment
All prices are listed in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice. We accept various forms of payment as indicated at checkout. Sales tax will be added where applicable.
6. School Supply Lists
School supply lists are provided as a service to parents and students in the Kootenay region. These lists are compiled based on information from local schools and are updated regularly. However, we recommend confirming requirements directly with your school.
7. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Cowan Office Supplies Ltd. or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on our website.
8. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of our website and services.
9. Governing Law
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 province.
10. Contact Information
Cowan Office Supplies Ltd.
517 Victoria Street
Nelson, BC V1L 4K7
Phone: (250) 352-5507
Toll Free: 1-800-332-4474
Email: stamps@cowans.org