Terms, Conditions and Disclaimers

Please read this agreement carefully before using the website. By accessing the website, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, you should not access or use the website.

The University of Calgary Spine Program presents the information on this website as an educational service to the public and to spine surgeons and trainees. While the information on this site is about health care issues and spine surgery, it is not medical advice. People seeking specific advice or assistance regarding a spine related problem should contact a spine surgeon.

No Warranties

Although we believe this information on this site to be accurate and timely, because of the rapid advances in the field of spine surgery and our reliance on information provided by outside sources, we make no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this site or other sites to which we link. When clinical matters are discussed on this website, the opinions presented are those of the discussants only. The material discussed on the website is not intended to present the only or necessarily the best method or procedure, but rather presents the approach or opinion of the discussant.

This website and the information, software and other material available on or accessible from this website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of title, noninfringement or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The University of Calgary Spine Program does not warrant that the website service will be uninterrupted or error free or that any information, software or other material available on or accessible through the website is free of viruses, worms, trojan horses or other harmful components. Although, all attempts are made to limit their introduction into the University of Calgary Spine Program website.

No Liability or Other Damages

Under no circumstances shall the University of Calgary Spine Program be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages that result in any way from your use of or inability to use this website, your reliance on or use of the information, services or merchandise provided on or through this website, or that result from mistakes, omissions interruptions, deletion of files, errors, defects, delays in operation, or transmission or any failure of performance. The University of Calgary Spine Program specifically disclaims any and all liability for injury and/or other damages that result from an individual using techniques discussed on the website, whether a physician or any other person asserts these claims.

Unauthorized Downloading or Distribution

Any unauthorized downloading and distribution of any copyrighted material from this website or the sites to which we link, without the copyright owner's permission, is strictly prohibited.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold the University of Calgary Spine Program harmless from any and all liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, related to any violation of these terms and conditions by you.

Modified from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons & American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Website Disclaimer