Terms of Use
December 2010
Welcome to our Web site. By using our site, you agree to comply with and be bound by this Terms of Use Agreement ("Agreement"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms of Use, do not use this site. The term "Canadian Blood Services" or "us" or "we" or "our" refers to Canadian Blood Services, the owner of the Web site. The term "you" refers to the user or viewer of our Web site. Canadian Blood Services is not affiliated with the Organ Donation and Transplant Association of Canada.
1. Acceptance of Agreement
You agree to the terms and conditions, without modification, outlined in this Agreement with respect to our site (the "Site"). This Agreement may be amended by us from time to time without specific notice to you, by updating this posting. This Agreement constitutes the entire and only agreement between us and you, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties and understandings with respect to the Site, the content, products or services provided by or through the Site, and the subject matter of this Agreement.
2. Use of the Site
The information provided through our Site is for informational and educational purposes only. All information is provided on an "as is" basis without any warranties of any kind. The material on this Web site is provided as general information only and is not intended to provide specific legal, or health related advice for any individual and should not be relied upon in that regard. For information on individual health questions contact your physician.
Canadian Blood Services makes no representations and disclaims all expressed and implied warranties and conditions of any kind, including without limitation, representations, warranties or conditions regarding accuracy, timelines, completeness, non-infringement, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Canadian Blood Services assumes no responsibility to the user or any third party for the consequences of any errors or omissions.
Reliance on any information provided by Canadian Blood Services appearing on or provided in relation to this Site is solely at your own risk.
When using our Site, information will be transmitted over a medium that may be beyond the control and jurisdiction of Canadian Blood Services. As such, we assume no liability for or relating to the delay, failure, interruption or corruption of any data or other information transmitted in connection with this Site.
3. Release and Indemnity of Canadian Blood Services
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us and our partners, agents, officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, successors, assigns, third party suppliers of information and documents, advertisers, product and service providers, and affiliates (collectively, "Affiliated Parties") harmless from any liability, loss, claim and expense, including reasonable legal fees, related to your violation of this Agreement or use of the Site. You also agree to release and hold harmless Canadian Blood Services from and against any and all liability, claims damages, actions, and costs, arising out of or in connection with your use, review or reproduction of the Canadian Blood Services Site.
4. System Integrity
You may not use any device, software or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Canadian Blood Services Site. You may not take any action, which imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on Canadian Blood Services infrastructure.
5. Web Site Linking
Links to other Web sites or references to other organizations, products, services or publications do not constitute endorsement or approval by Canadian Blood Services and Canadian Blood Services makes no representations whatsoever about any other Web site which you may access through this one. Canadian Blood Services cannot and does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of any information available through these links and disclaims any opinions expressed on such sites.
6. Advertisers
The Site may contain advertising and sponsorships. Advertisers and sponsors are responsible for ensuring that material submitted for inclusion on the Site is accurate and complies with applicable laws. We are not responsible for the illegality or any error, inaccuracy or problem in the advertiser's or sponsor's materials.
7. Registration
Certain sections of, or offerings from, the Site may require you to register. If registration is requested, you agree to provide us with accurate, complete registration information. Your registration must be done using your real name and accurate information. Each registration is for your personal use only and not on behalf of any other person or entity. We do not permit (a) any other person using the registered sections under your name; or (b) access through a single name being made available to multiple users on a network. You are responsible for preventing such unauthorized use.
8. Errors, Corrections and Changes
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and veracity of the information on this Web site, Canadian Blood Services is not responsible in any way for damages arising out of the use of this Web site. And, although Canadian Blood Services relies on reputable sources and attempts to keep the information current, Canadian Blood Services does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information. We do not represent or warrant that the Site will be error-free, free of viruses or other harmful components, or that defects will be corrected. We may make changes to the features, functionality or content of the Site at any time. We reserve the right in our sole discretion to edit or delete any documents, information or other content appearing on the Site.
9. Limitation of Liability
Canadian Blood Services shall not be liable to you and/or any third party for any damages of any kind arising out of or relating to the use of, or reliance upon, our Site including, but not limited to, any lost profits, lost opportunities, special, incidental, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, regardless of your advice to the contrary.
10. Unlawful Activity
We reserve the right to investigate complaints or reported violations of this Agreement and to take any action we deem appropriate, including but not limited to reporting any suspected unlawful activity to law enforcement officials, regulators, or other third parties and disclosing any information necessary or appropriate to such persons or entities relating to your profile, e-mail addresses, usage history, posted materials, IP addresses and traffic information.
11. Nontransferable
Your right to use the Site is not transferable or assignable. Any password or right given to you to obtain information or documents is not transferable or assignable.
12. How to Contact Us
Should you have any questions or concerns about our Terms of Use, please contact us