Effective Date: August 10, 2026

These Website Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by the Independent Surgical & Diagnostic Clinics of Ontario (“ISDCO,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) at isdco.ca (the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Purpose of the Website

The Website provides information about ISDCO, its membership, advocacy activities, educational initiatives, events, industry developments, news, resources, advertising opportunities, and related matters.

The Website is intended primarily as an informational and organizational resource for members, healthcare organizations, industry stakeholders, professionals, and the general public.

2. No Medical, Legal, or Professional Advice

ISDCO is an industry association and does not provide individual medical advice through the Website.

Nothing on the Website constitutes medical, legal, financial, accounting, regulatory, or other professional advice.

Information published on the Website may discuss healthcare policies, legislation, regulations, clinical services, healthcare delivery, or other industry matters. Such information should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from an appropriately qualified professional.

Users should independently verify information and obtain appropriate professional advice where necessary.

3. Accuracy of Information

ISDCO makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information.

However, information may become outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate due to changes in legislation, government policy, regulations, industry practices, or other circumstances.

ISDCO does not warrant or guarantee that Website content is complete, accurate, current, reliable, or suitable for any particular purpose.

ISDCO may update, modify, correct, or remove Website content at any time without notice.

4. Membership Applications

The Website may permit organizations or individuals to submit applications or inquiries regarding ISDCO membership.

Submitting a membership application does not guarantee membership or constitute acceptance by ISDCO.

ISDCO reserves the right to review membership applications in accordance with its governing documents, policies, eligibility requirements, and applicable agreements.

Membership may be subject to additional terms, conditions, fees, eligibility criteria, and approval requirements.

5. Website Forms and Submissions

The Website may contain contact, membership, registration, advertising, sponsorship, or other forms.

You agree that information submitted through these forms will be accurate and not misleading.

You should not submit confidential patient information, medical records, or other sensitive information through a general Website form unless ISDCO specifically requests that information through a secure and appropriate process.

ISDCO may decline to process submissions that are incomplete, misleading, unlawful, abusive, or otherwise inappropriate.

6. Events and Educational Activities

ISDCO may provide information about conferences, seminars, webinars, educational sessions, and other activities through the Website.

Registration for an event or educational activity may be subject to separate terms, fees, cancellation policies, or other requirements.

Information presented during ISDCO educational activities is intended for educational purposes and does not constitute individual professional advice.

7. Advertising and Sponsorship

ISDCO may provide advertising and sponsorship opportunities through the Website and other ISDCO communications.

Advertising or sponsorship does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, recommendation, certification, or approval by ISDCO of the advertiser, sponsor, product, service, or organization.

ISDCO reserves the right to review, approve, decline, modify, suspend, or remove advertising or sponsorship content in accordance with its policies and applicable agreements.

Advertisers and sponsors are responsible for ensuring that their materials comply with applicable laws and regulations.

8. External Websites and Links

The Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.

External links may include links to government agencies, healthcare organizations, professional organizations, educational institutions, advertisers, sponsors, and other organizations.

Links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

ISDCO does not control or guarantee the accuracy, availability, security, accessibility, privacy practices, or content of third-party websites.

The inclusion of a link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or recommendation by ISDCO.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to their respective terms and policies.

9. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, content published on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, documents, design elements, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to ISDCO and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may access and use Website content for personal, informational, educational, or internal organizational purposes, provided that you do not remove copyright or proprietary notices.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, sell, license, or commercially exploit Website content without prior written permission from ISDCO, except where otherwise permitted by law.

Third-party materials appearing on the Website remain the property of their respective owners.

10. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• use the Website for unlawful purposes;

• interfere with the operation or security of the Website;

• attempt to gain unauthorized access to Website systems;

• introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;

• scrape, harvest, or collect Website information through automated means without permission;

• impersonate ISDCO or another person or organization;

• submit false, fraudulent, defamatory, threatening, or abusive information; or

• use Website content in a manner that infringes the rights of ISDCO or others.

11. Website Availability

ISDCO does not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors.

The Website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, updates, technical issues, circumstances beyond ISDCO's control, or other reasons.

ISDCO is not responsible for losses resulting from the temporary unavailability of the Website.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties, representations, or conditions of any kind, whether express or implied.

ISDCO disclaims, to the extent permitted by law, warranties and conditions relating to accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ISDCO and its directors, officers, employees, representatives, and agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or other damages arising from or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or reliance on information contained on the Website.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

14. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless ISDCO and its directors, officers, employees, representatives, and agents from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of another person's rights.

15. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also subject to the ISDCO Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information may be collected, used, disclosed, and protected.

16. Accessibility

ISDCO is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive Website experience.

Please see the ISDCO Accessibility Statement for information about accessibility, available accommodations, and how to report an accessibility barrier.

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable laws of Canada.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

18. Changes to These Terms

ISDCO may revise these Terms from time to time.

Updated Terms will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the Website after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

19. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:

Independent Surgical & Diagnostic Clinics of Ontario (ISDCO)
7330 Yonge Street, Suite 120
Thornhill, Ontario L4J 7Y7
info@isdco.ca