Terms of Use / Legal Notices & Disclaimers
Your access to and continued use of the AboutKidsHealth web site (www.aboutkidshealth.ca)
(the "Site") of The Hospital for Sick Children (“Sick Kids”)
constitutes your acceptance of, and is conditional upon your continued acceptance
of and compliance with, the following provisions. If you have not already done so,
please take some time to familiarize yourself with them. Please check back periodically
as these terms and conditions may change from time to time. Your continued use of
the Site will mean you accept those changes.
Last Revised: February 27, 2004
Copyright © 1999 - 2004 The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
All rights reserved. All information on the Site (the "Information") is
copyrighted by The Hospital for Sick Children ("we" or "us")
or other contributors. Users of the Site ("you") are granted a limited
license to use (display or print) the Information for personal non-commercial use
only, provided the Information is not modified and all copyright and other proprietary
notices are retained. Any other use is strictly prohibited without our prior permission
and the permission of the applicable rights holders. None of the Information may
be otherwise reproduced, republished or re-disseminated in any manner or form without
the prior written consent of an authorized representative of Sick Kids. Certain
words, phrases, names, designs or logos used on the Site may constitute trade marks,
service marks or trade names Sick Kids or other entities.
The Information on the site, including but not limited to newsletters, articles,
opinions and views, is provided for educational information purposes only. It is
not designed or intended to constitute medical advice or to be used for diagnosis.
Due to unique individual needs, you should consult your own personal physician to
determine the appropriateness of the Information for your specific situation and
before making any decision regarding treatment and/or medication. Please consult
with your physician before making any decision regarding treatment and/or medication.
Online resources are not a substitute for the personalized judgment and care of
a trained medical professional.
Any Information created by us is believed to be reliable when posted. However, we
do not guarantee or warrant the quality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, appropriateness
or suitability of the Information provided. Reliance on any information appearing
on the Site is at your own risk. We also expressly disclaim all warranties, representations
and conditions regarding use of the Site or the Information. We assume no obligation
to update the Information or advise on further developments concerning topics mentioned.
The Information is supplied "AS IS" and may contain typographical or other
errors. The Information may be changed from time to time without notice. Certain
portions of the Information may have been contributed by other persons and should
not be assumed to have been reviewed or endorsed by us.
Reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of drug doses; however, you
should confirm and follow the doses and schedules set out by the drug manufacturers.
We do not accept responsibility for reliance on any drug doses that may be set out
on the Site. You assume full responsibility for the use of the Information. Sick
Kids and the contributors of any Information are not responsible for any damages
whatsoever, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Site or your reliance
on the Information, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tortious
action.
Reference to or mention of specific products, processes or services do not constitute
or imply a recommendation or endorsement by us. Any links we provide to other sites
are provided as a reference to help you identify and locate other Internet resources
that may be of interest. These other sites were independently developed by parties
other than Sick Kids and we do not assume responsibility for the accuracy or appropriateness
of the information contained at, or endorse the viewpoints expressed at such other
sites. Your use of any third party web site is at your own risk and is subject to
the terms of use of such site.
This is a Canadian Web site and its content is intended for Canadian residents only.
The laws in effect in the Province of Ontario shall govern this Agreement and any
dispute or claim based on your use of the Site or the Information. You agree that
any action or proceeding related to this Agreement or your use of the Site shall
only be brought by you in the courts of the Province of Ontario. The Site is intended
for use by residents of Ontario, Canada only.
These Terms of Use set forth the entire understanding and agreement between Sick
Kids and you with respect to the Site.
If you do not agree to be bound by the above terms and conditions then please click
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