Terms of Use

Last updated: September 14, 2025

Welcome to the Alberta Association of Genetic Counsellors website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with the following Terms of Use (“Terms”), our Privacy Policy, and any additional guidelines or rules provided on the website. Please review all terms carefully before using the website. Review our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

1. Use of the Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Interfere with the website’s functionality or security
  • Post any harmful, unlawful, or offensive content

The website may provide information, articles, and resources related to health and medical topics. While the information provided is created by professionals, it is being provided for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. The Alberta Association of Genetic Counsellors does not assume responsibility for any actions taken based on the information presented on the site. Always consult with a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition before making any medical decisions. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you read here.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this website – including text, trademarks, logos, graphics, images, articles, and designs – is the property of the Alberta Association of Genetic Counsellors or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Some graphics and visual content are sourced from free or public content websites and are used under their respective licenses. These materials remain the property of their original creators and are subject to the license terms provided by those sources.

This website may contain information, articles, and resources created by health professionals. These materials are provided for general informational purposes only and remain the intellectual property of their authors or licensors. These materials may not be reproduced, distributed, or modified without appropriate permission.

Except as expressly permitted under applicable law or by the terms of the relevant license, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our prior written consent.

3. No Warranties:

  • No Warranty: The content on this website is provided “as is: without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The Alberta Association of Genetic Counsellors does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content and does not warrant that the website will be free of errors or interruptions.
  • External Links: The website may contain links to third-party websites. The Alberta Association of Genetic Counsellors does not endorse or assume responsibility for those sites or their content.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Alberta Association of Genetic Counsellors shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the website, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

5. Termination

The Alberta Association of Genetic Counsellors may terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms.

6. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Alberta.

7. Changes to Terms

The Alberta Association of Genetic Counsellors may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with the new effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
[email protected]