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Terms of Use

 
By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by the terms of use set out below.

These terms of use also apply to your access and use of the website of a PHSA program or service.

If you do not agree to be bound by any of these terms of use, immediately exit this website and do not access any other pages. These terms of use may change from time to time without notice and it is your responsibility to check for up-dates. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of use. The last revision date for these terms of use is set forth below.

Information

Information on this website is provided for general educational information purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to be a substitute for advice given by your physician or other qualified health care professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with any questions you may have. Never disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of something on this website. Information contained in this website or any websites to which a link is provided should be used only under the supervision of an appropriately qualified physician. Please consult with your physician before making any decision regarding treatment and/or medication. If you think you may have a medical emergency call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately.

If this website contains drug dosage information, 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 website. You assume full responsibility for the use of the information.

Disclaimer and limitation of liability

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 website is at your own risk. We expressly disclaim all warranties, representations and conditions regarding use of the website 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 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. The mention of specific products or services on this website does not constitute or imply a recommendation or endorsement by us, unless explicitly stated.

The PHSA and its content providers including without limitation the physicians and pharmacists who contribute to the information on this website shall have no liability whether direct, indirect, consequential, contingent, special or incidental related to or arising out of or in connection with the use of this website or your reliance on the information, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tortious action. Anyone using this information does so at his or her own risk, and by using such information agrees to indemnify the PHSA and its content providers from any and all liability, loss, injury, damages, costs and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) arising from such person's use of the information on this website and any information on websites linked from this website.

Copyright

You are permitted to copy, print and distribute documents from this website for personal and non-commercial purposes as part of delivering health care services. For example, a health care provider may distribute copies of pages from the website.

You must follow these guidelines:

  1. You must not modify the contents or graphics.
  2. You will not copy or distribute the graphics separate from their text or partially quote materials.
  3. You are required to display the copyright notice and other source designations (including the URL of the page) on every copy you make.

We may revoke this permission at any time. If permission is revoked, upon notice from us, you agree to immediately stop your activities.

Links

Any links we provide to other websites are provided as a reference to help you identify and locate other internet resources that may be of interest. These other websites were independently developed by other parties, and we do not assume responsibility for the accuracy or appropriateness of the information contained at, or endorse the viewpoints expressed at such other websites. Your use of any third party website is at your own risk and is subject to the terms of use of such website.

Choice of law

The laws in effect in the Province of British Columbia shall govern these terms of use and any dispute or claim based on your use of the website. You agree that any action or proceeding relating to these terms of use or your use of the website shall only be brought by you in the courts of the Province of British Columbia. The website is intended for use by residents of British Columbia, Canada only.

These terms of use (and any additional terms expressly indicated on the website of a PHSA program or service relating to its access and use) set forth the entire understanding and agreement between us and you with respect to your use of the website.

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