Terms
of Use

About these terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of The GUT Centre website.

In these terms, “The GUT Centre,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to The GUT Centre, Gastroenterology Unity Toronto.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

General information only

The content on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Website content is not medical advice and is not a substitute for assessment, diagnosis, advice or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional who understands your individual circumstances.

Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of information you have read on this website.

No physician and patient relationship

Accessing this website, using the contact form or communicating with The GUT Centre through the website does not:

• Create a physician and patient relationship
• Register you as a patient
• Constitute acceptance of a referral
• Confirm your eligibility for a service
• Guarantee an appointment, assessment, test or treatment
• Replace instructions provided directly by your healthcare provider

A physician and patient relationship is established only through The GUT Centre’s applicable referral, registration and clinical care processes.

Medical emergencies

This website and its contact form are not monitored for medical emergencies.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

For urgent medical advice that is not an emergency, contact an appropriate healthcare provider or service available in your area.

Referrals and appointments

Unless specifically stated otherwise, referrals, patient records and personal health information should not be submitted through this website or its general contact form.

Referral requirements, service availability, eligibility criteria and expected wait times may change. Information presented on the website does not guarantee that a referral will be accepted or that a particular service will be available.

Follow the referral and appointment instructions provided directly by The GUT Centre.

Accuracy and currency of information

The GUT Centre makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information. However, healthcare guidance, clinic services, eligibility requirements, referral processes, hours, staffing and other information may change.

We do not guarantee that all website content is complete, accurate, current or suitable for a particular purpose.

If website information differs from instructions provided directly by The GUT Centre or your healthcare provider, contact The GUT Centre for clarification.

The GUT Centre may change, correct, remove or update website content at any time without notice.

Government funding and service availability

Certain services offered by The GUT Centre may be supported or funded by government agencies or public healthcare programs.

Government funding does not guarantee that every visitor is eligible for a service or that all services are available without limitation. Eligibility, referral requirements, capacity, wait times and funding arrangements may change.

Appropriate use of the website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.

You must not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its server or connected systems
• Interfere with the security, availability or operation of the website
• Introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful technology
• Use automated systems to copy or extract website content without permission
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
• Submit false, misleading, unlawful or harmful content
• Use website content in a way that infringes intellectual property, privacy or other legal rights
• Use the website for a commercial purpose without our written permission

We may restrict access to the website if we reasonably believe it is being misused.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise indicated, The GUT Centre owns the website and its original content. This includes:

• Written content
• Page designs
• Graphics
• Logos
• Illustrations
• Downloadable materials
• The selection and arrangement of website content

The GUT Centre also uses stock photography that has been purchased and licensed from third party providers. Ownership of licensed photography remains with the applicable rights holder.

Website content is protected by copyright, trademark and other applicable laws.

You may view, download or print a reasonable number of pages for your own personal, noncommercial and informational use. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, sell, license or commercially exploit website content without prior written permission from The GUT Centre or the applicable rights holder.

No permission is granted to copy, download, reproduce or reuse licensed photography except as part of viewing the website in the ordinary manner.

Trademarks

The GUT Centre name, logo and related branding may not be used without prior written permission.

FibroScan® is a registered trademark owned by Echosens SA. Use of the FibroScan® name on this website does not imply that Echosens SA sponsors or endorses The GUT Centre unless expressly stated.

Other names, logos, product names and trademarks appearing on the website belong to their respective owners.

External websites and services

This website may contain links to websites and services operated by other organizations, including a link to Google Maps for directions.

External websites are governed by their own terms, privacy policies and accessibility practices. The GUT Centre does not control and is not responsible for:

• External website content
• The accuracy or availability of external services
• External privacy or security practices
• Products, services or information offered by other organizations

A link or reference to another organization does not necessarily constitute an endorsement by The GUT Centre.

You access external websites and services at your own discretion.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to The GUT Centre Privacy Statement.

Please review the Privacy Statement to understand how information may be collected and handled when you use the website or communicate with us.

This includes information about our use of cookies and Google Analytics, why they are used and the choices available to you.

You can review or change your optional cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the website footer.

Accessibility

The GUT Centre is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible website experience for patients, families, healthcare providers and members of the public.

The website has been designed with the goal of conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WCAG 2.0 Level AA, and applicable requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Accessibility considerations include:

• Clear headings and page structure
• Navigation using a keyboard
• Sufficient colour contrast
• Alternative text for meaningful images
• Descriptive link text
• Labels and instructions for form fields
• Content that can be enlarged without loss of functionality
• Compatibility with commonly used assistive technologies

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We will continue to review the website and make reasonable improvements as content, technology and accessibility standards evolve.

Some content or services provided by external organizations may not meet the same accessibility standards. This may include websites reached through external links that The GUT Centre does not control.

If you experience an accessibility barrier, require website information in an accessible format or need assistance using the website, please contact us. We will consult with you to understand your needs and provide an appropriate format or communication support in a timely manner and at no additional cost.

Accessibility inquiries and feedback may be directed to:

Website availability and security

We aim to keep the website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted or error free access.

The website may be unavailable because of maintenance, technical problems, security concerns, service provider interruptions or circumstances beyond our control.

Although The GUT Centre takes reasonable steps to protect the website, we cannot guarantee that the website or its content will be free from viruses, malicious code or other harmful components. You are responsible for using appropriate security measures on your own device.

Disclaimer and limitation of responsibility

To the extent permitted by applicable law, The GUT Centre and its directors, officers, physicians, employees, contractors and service providers are not responsible for any loss, damage, cost or claim arising from or connected with:

• Your access to or use of the website
• Your inability to access the website
• Your reliance on website content
• Errors, omissions or outdated information
• External websites or services
• Unauthorized access to or interference with the website
• Viruses, malicious code or other technical risks

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits a responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Changes to the website or these terms

The GUT Centre may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the website at any time.

We may also update these Terms of Use. Revised terms will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website after revised terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing law

These Terms of Use and your use of the website are governed by the laws of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada.

Any dispute relating to the website or these terms will be subject to the courts located in Ontario, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply.

Contact us

Questions about this website or these Terms of Use may be directed to: