These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (the "Clinic") website (the "Website"), operated by the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ("Clinic," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use the Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use the Website.
2. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.
3. Health Advice Disclaimer
The content of the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, and other material, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Website.
4. Appointment Booking
The Website may provide the ability to schedule appointments or consultations with healthcare providers at the Clinic. By booking an appointment through the Website, you agree to abide by the Clinic's appointment scheduling policies and procedures, including but not limited to cancellation policies and fees.
5. User Conduct
You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful or prohibited purpose, or to engage in any activity that violates these Terms or any applicable laws or regulations. You further agree not to:
Use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Website.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Website, through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
Transmit or upload any material that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, indecent, lewd, harassing, threatening, harmful, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, abusive, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
6. Intellectual Property
The content, materials, and features available on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, and software, are owned by the Clinic or its licensors and are protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
7. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOST DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Clinic and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including but not limited to legal fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of or access to the Website or your violation of these Terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario, Canada.