Terms and Conditions of Using this Website
THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE.
This website is owned by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. By using this website, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to all of these terms and conditions, do not access or use this website.
This website does not provide professional medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultations with your doctor or provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health care provider before changing or starting any treatment, or with questions regarding medical conditions. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this
website.
Information contained in this website is presented solely for general public knowledge about Saskatchewan Health Authority’s programs and services. The information contained in this website does not constitute professional advice, and you may not rely on the contents of this website as such.
Liability and Disclaimer
This website and all of the information it contains is provided “as is” and without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Saskatchewan Health Authority does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information on this website. The content of this website may change at any time, without notice.
Neither the Saskatchewan Health Authority nor its employees or agents shall be liable for any loss or damage of any kind whatsoever that may arise from the use, misuse or inability to use this website or any other website that can be accessed from this website.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority does not assume and is not responsible for any liability whatsoever for the linking to or from the websites of organizations outside the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the operation or content (including the right to display such information) of
any of the linked websites, nor for any of the information, interpretation, comments or opinions expressed in any of the linked websites.
Descriptions of, or references to, products or publications in this website does not constitute or imply endorsement of that product or publication by the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Saskatchewan Health Authority reserves the right to revise and update these terms and conditions from time to time. Any and all such modifications are effective immediately upon posting and apply to all access to and continued use of this website.
Email and Internet Communications
When you visit the Saskatchewan Health Authority website, the web server automatically collects a limited amount of information essential for the operation and security of our website and the other sites that reside on the server. Some of this information – e.g., browser type – does not identify who you are; other information, such as your Internet domain name or IP address, may identify you. The extent of personal identification depends, in large part,
on the naming standards followed by your Internet service provider. You may wish to check with them to inquire about their policies and practices in this regard.
Communication by email over the Internet and other publicly accessible networks is not secure. Any information that you send by email may be lost, intercepted or altered while it is being transmitted.
If you choose to send information to Saskatchewan Health Authority by email or over the Internet, you do so at your own risk. Saskatchewan Health Authority shall not be liable for any damages you may experience, or costs you may incur, as a result of sending information by email or, should you request it, as a result of Saskatchewan Health Authority sending information to you by email. This includes any such email that may contain your personal or confidential information.
Links
This website contains links to websites and servers maintained by third parties over whom Saskatchewan Health Authority has no control. Saskatchewan Health Authority does not provide any warranty about the availability, accuracy or source of information found on any of these websites or servers or the content of any file the user might choose to download from a third-party website. We encourage you to examine each site’s privacy policy and disclaimers and make your own decisions regarding the accuracy, reliability and correctness of material and information found.
Saskatchewan Health Authority takes no responsibility for the operation, content or privacy practices of third party websites. The linking to or from this website does not constitute or imply on the part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority any endorsement or guarantee of any of the organizations or information (including the right to display such information) found on third-party websites.
Geocoding API Application
This website contains a Geocoding API application. This application includes Google Maps features and content. Use of Google Maps features and content is subject to the then-current version of the Google Maps/Google Earth Additional Terms of Service. By using this application, users of this website are also bound by Google’s Terms of Service.
Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Saskatchewan and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
Reliance on Information Posted
This website may include content provided by third parties, including materials provided by Healthwise, Incorporated. All statements and/or opinions expressed in these materials, and all articles and other content, other than the content provided by the Saskatchewan Health Authority are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the person or entity providing those materials. These materials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. We are not responsible, or liable to you or any third party, for the content or accuracy of any materials provided by any third parties.
Intellectual Property Rights
This website and its content, features, and functionality, including but not limited to, all information, software, code, text, graphics, photographs, video, audio, presentation and arrangement, are owned by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected in all forms by intellectual property laws including without limitation, copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret and other proprietary rights.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority name, trademarks, logo and all related names, logos, designs, images and slogans are trademarks of the Saskatchewan Health Authority or its affiliates or licensors. Use of such property, except as expressly authorized, shall constitute an infringement or violation of the rights of the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
For more information or questions about permissions regarding Saskatchewan Health Authority's intellectual property rights, contact info@saskhealthauthority.ca.
Privacy
Saskatchewan Health Authority maintains the confidentiality and privacy of individuals’ personal and health information while collecting, using and disclosing information in compliance with The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and The Health Information Protection Act. Saskatchewan Health Authority may disclose personal health information for approved purposes as authorized by The Health Information Protection Act.
Saskatchewan Health Authority does not collect, use or disclose personal or personal health information in any manner that is not in accordance with its duties, applicable legislation and established policies. Your personal information will only be collected if you voluntarily provide it to Saskatchewan Health Authority. The personal information you provide to Saskatchewan Health Authority will only be used for purposes related to or required for the services you have requested Saskatchewan Health Authority to provide. By providing Saskatchewan Health Authority with your personal information, you consent to the use of that information for these purposes.
Your personal information may be disclosed to any member of the Saskatchewan Health Authority staff for the purposes of providing our services. Your personal information may also be disclosed to other Saskatchewan organizations, as may be reasonably necessary, for the purpose of providing Saskatchewan Health Authority’s services.
This site uses Google Analytics for statistical monitoring purposes. You may read information on how Google uses such data, and how you can control the information collected by Google, by visiting their Privacy and Terms page.
This website uses the Google Maps API(s). Use of Google Maps features and content is subject to the then-current version of the Google Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms of Use.
Indemnification
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Saskatchewan Health Authority from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgements, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or relating to your breach of these terms and conditions or your use of this website.
Governing Law and Choice of Forum
This website and these terms and conditions will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Saskatchewan and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision, principle or rule and notwithstanding your residence or physical location.
Any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this website and under these terms and conditions will be instituted in the courts of Saskatchewan and/ or the Federal Court of Canada, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such action or proceeding. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to the venue of such courts.