Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website and online services operated by the Department of Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital (Unity Health Toronto) ("we," "us," or "our"), based in Ontario, Canada. By using the site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.

Eligibility and accounts

You must be able to form a binding contract under applicable law to use the site. Some features may require an account. You agree to provide accurate registration information and to keep your credentials confidential. You are responsible for activity under your account. Notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized use.

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use the site unlawfully, to harass others, or to transmit malware or harmful code;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, data, or accounts;
• Scrape, overload, or interfere with the operation of the site;
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation; or
• Use the site in any way that violates applicable law or third-party rights.

We may suspend or terminate access for conduct we believe violates these Terms or harms other users, us, or third parties.

Content and intellectual property

The site and its content (including text, graphics, logos, and software) are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. Unless we give you written permission, you may not copy, modify, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from the site except as allowed by law or for personal, non-commercial viewing.

User submissions

If you submit content to us (for example through forms or email), you represent that you have the right to do so. You grant us a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and display that content as needed to operate the site and respond to you, without further compensation to you, subject to our Privacy Policy.

Medical information disclaimer

Information on this site is for general institutional and educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider in your province or territory about any medical condition. Never disregard professional advice because of something you read here.

Disclaimer of warranties

The site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available." To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we and our affiliates, faculty, and staff will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the site. Our total liability for claims arising from the site or these Terms will not exceed the greater of fifty Canadian dollars (CAD $50) or the amounts you paid us for the specific service giving rise to the claim in the twelve (12) months before the claim (if any).

Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, officers, and employees from claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the site, your content, or your violation of these Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

Third-party links

The site may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content or practices. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable there, without regard to conflict-of-law rules that would require applying another jurisdiction's laws, except where mandatory consumer or other protections apply where you reside. You agree that the courts of Ontario have non-exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from the site or these Terms, subject to any mandatory arbitration or forum rules required by law.

Changes

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will post the updated Terms on this page and update the effective date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance where allowed by law. If you do not agree, stop using the site.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Contact

Department of Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital (Unity Health Toronto), 30 Bond St., Toronto, ON M5B 1W8. Main switchboard: 416-360-4000.

For questions about these Terms, use our contact page.

See also our Privacy Policy.