Terms of Use
Effective Date: March 13, 2024 | Last Updated: April 10, 2024
1. Introduction
Vaccines in Pregnancy Canada ("we", "us", "our" “VIP Canada”) values your privacy and the importance of safeguarding your data. This Privacy Policy (this “Policy”) applies to the VIP Canada website and domain (the “Site”).
2. Use of Website Disclaimer
VIP Canada is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility of information about vaccination during pregnancy. The resources and information provided on our website are crafted solely for educational purposes and aim to aid users in comprehending various health topics associated with vaccination during pregnancy. Neither the University of Calgary nor any authors and/or contributors to the website are offering treatment services through the information presented on this site. The materials and information available on this site are intended purely for educational purposes and do not constitute medical advice.
All content is created with the goal of complementing, not substituting, the existing relationship between a patient/site visitor and their healthcare provider. The information on this site should not be considered a replacement for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a physician or other qualified health practitioner. Please consult with your physician or other qualified health care professional before making any decision regarding medical treatment or intervention.
Healthcare providers are encouraged to apply their clinical judgment when utilizing this site, and any application of information found on this site should be tailored to the individual needs of families, clients, or patients, considering the specific circumstances and local context.
VIP Canada explicitly disclaims any liability or responsibility for the utilization of information contained on the website, as well as for any reliance on this information as a substitute for obtaining appropriate medical consultation from a qualified healthcare provider.
3. Acceptance of Terms of Use
The following terms and conditions (these “Terms of Use”), together with the VIP Canada Privacy Policy, govern your access to and use of the Site, including any content and information. Please read these Terms of Use carefully before you use the Site. By accessing the Site, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not visit, access, use, or otherwise interact with the Site.
4. Changes to Terms of Use
Subject to applicable legal requirements to provide you prior notice or obtain your consent. Changes to these Terms of Use become effective on the date when the updated Terms of Use are published on the Services. Your continued use of the Site after we revise the Terms of Use means you accept such revisions and agree to abide and be bound by the most recent version of the Terms of Use, so please check this page periodically for updates.
5. Accuracy and Timeliness of Information Disclaimer
VIP Canada is dedicated to offering timely and scientifically accurate information, in line with current research and the prevailing scientific consensus. Given the dynamic nature of scientific discovery and clinical research, our content and materials are subject to change to reflect emerging research data and evidence.
While VIP Canada takes rigorous steps to ensure the content remains up to date, it cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided, nor the suitability of the information for every user's circumstances. Scientific knowledge is not static, and our understanding of health and medicine continues to evolve. Therefore, we strongly advise that all users consult directly with a physician or a qualified healthcare professional to obtain personalized medical advice and up-to-date information tailored to their specific health needs. Reliance on the information provided on the Site is solely at the user's own risk.
6. Prohibited Uses
You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Services to:
Violate any applicable federal, provincial, local or international law or regulation, or violate the legal rights of others.
Violate these Terms of Use or any other policies or agreements that you enter into with us.
Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Site for any purpose, including copying any of the material on the Services.
Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Site, or for any other purpose not expressly authorized in these Terms of Use, without our prior written consent.
Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of our Site, our network or our security.
Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Site.
Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, corrupted data or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site.
Attack the Site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.
Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Services.
Your failure to comply with the above provisions may expose you to civil and/or criminal liability. VIP Canada reserves the right to take appropriate legal action, including without limitation, referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Site.
Without limiting the foregoing, we have the right to cooperate fully with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the information of anyone using the Site. You waive and hold harmless VIP Canada and its affiliates, licensees, and service providers from any claims resulting from any action taken by any of the foregoing parties during, or taken as a consequence of, investigations by either such parties or law enforcement authorities.
7. Copyright and Intellectual Property
The content on VIP Canada is the property of the website owners and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Content may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior written permission of VIP Canada, except for the purposes of fair use as defined by copyright law.
The Site and its contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, research, software, text, displays, images, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by VIP Canada, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws of Canada and other applicable jurisdictions.
Except as expressly provided, nothing contained in these Terms of Use or anywhere on the Site shall be construed as conferring any license under any intellectual property rights of VIP Canada, its licensors or any third party.
Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under the Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46).
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event will the company or its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, managers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns be liable for any damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site, the content provided on the Site, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof including or any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including, but not limited to, personal injury, lost profits or damages resulting from delay, interruption in service, viruses, deletion of files or electronic communications, or errors, omissions or other inaccuracies in the services or their content, whether or not there is negligence by the company and whether or not the company has been advised of the possibility of any such damages.
Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, therefore, some of the limitations above may not apply to you.
Certain jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers, exclusions, or limitations may not apply to you, and you might have additional rights.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless VIP Canada, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, managers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including legal fees on solicitor-client basis) arising out of or relating to
your access, use, or misuse of the Site;
your violation of these Terms of Use; or
your negligent conduct.
This includes, but is not limited to, any use of the content, research, and information on the Site other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use.
10. Third-Party Links
VIP Canada may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with us. Please note that we do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites. A link to any external site from VIP Canada does not constitute our endorsement of the materials presented on these sites, nor do we assume any liability for the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided on these sites.
11. How to Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or comments about our Terms and Conditions, please contact us here.