Terms and Conditions for CanOSS

Last Updated: June 23, 2025

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use this website. These Terms comply with applicable Canadian federal and provincial laws, including the Canada Consumer Protection Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Definitions

“CanOSS”: Canada Obstetrics Survey System, a medical organization providing obstetrics survey data and maternal health resources.
“Website”: www.canosc.ca and its subdomains.
“User” or “You”: Any individual or entity accessing the Website.
“Content”: All text, images, data, and materials on the Website.

Use of the Website

Eligibility: You must be at least 19, the age of majority in Canada, to use this Website, unless supervised by a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms.
Permitted Use: The Website is intended for accessing obstetrics survey data, maternal health resources, and related information. You agree to use the Website for lawful purposes only.
Prohibited Conduct: You may not:
- Use the Website to violate any Canadian laws or regulations.
- Reproduce, distribute, or modify Content without prior written consent from CanOSS.
- Engage in unauthorized access, hacking, or distribution of malicious software.
- Post or transmit defamatory, obscene, or harmful content.

Intellectual Property

Ownership: All Content on the Website, including survey data, logos, and text, is owned by CanOSS or its licensors and is protected by Canadian copyright and trademark laws.
Limited License: CanOSS grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, modify, or distribute Content without permission.
User Contributions: Any data, feedback, or content you submit to the Website (e.g., survey responses) grants CanOSS a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, store, and analyze it for research and operational purposes, in compliance with PIPEDA.

Privacy

Your use of the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.canoss.ca/privacy-policy. CanOSS collects, uses, and discloses personal information in accordance with PIPEDA and other applicable Canadian privacy laws. We take reasonable measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

User Accounts

If the Website requires account registration, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and all activities under your account.
Notify CanOSS immediately at support@canosc.ca if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.
CanOSS reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violation of these Terms.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. CanOSS is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its Content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.
CanOSS does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Website or that it will be free of errors or viruses.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Canadian law:

CanOSS, its affiliates, officers, or employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website.
CanOSS’s total liability for any claim related to the Website shall not exceed CAD $100.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold CanOSS harmless from any claims, losses, or damages, including legal fees, arising from your breach of these Terms or unlawful use of the Website.

Termination

CanOSS may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for violating these Terms or for any other reason deemed necessary to protect CanOSS’s interests.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Canada and, where applicable, the Province of Ontario, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Toronto, Ontario.

Changes to Terms

CanOSS may update these Terms at any time by posting the revised version on the Website. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. Check this page regularly for updates.