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PLEASE READ THESE TOU AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE.

By using this website (“Site”), you signify your assent to these Terms and Conditions of Use (“TOU”). If you do not agree to all of these TOU, do not use this site!

Dr. Connie D’Astolfo Chiropractic Professional Corporation (“DCDCPC”) may revise and update these TOU at any time. Your continued usage of this Site will mean you accept those TOU changes.

THE SITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of the Site, such as text, graphics, images, photos, trade-marks, information, data, logos, buttons, proprietary software icons, compilations (meaning the collection, arrangement and assembly), articles, forms, photos, blogs, updates, news, glossary, reviews, health tips, opinions and the collection, compilation and assembly thereof, overall look and distinctiveness and other material (collectively, the “Content”) contained on the Site are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your chiropractor, physician or other qualified primary health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Site!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, please call your family doctor or 911 immediately. DCDCPC does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Site. Reliance on any information provided by DCDCPC, employees, independent contractors or others appearing on the Site at the invitation of DCDCPC, or other visitors to the Site is solely at your own risk. You are solely responsible for compliance with the laws applicable to your jurisdiction of residence. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise or treatment program. DCDCPC denies any responsibility or liability for any adverse consequences or damages resulting from reliance on the information contained in this Site.

Information is believed to be accurate at the time it was created. However, information or blogs may become outdated over time. Information on the Site may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Information may be changed or updated without notice. DCDCPC will use reasonable efforts to include accurate and up-to-date information on the Site but makes no warranties or representations as to its accuracy. All Users agree that all access to and use of this Site is at their own risk.

Advertising and Marketing Statement. Please note that the use of words “expert” and “specialty” on all SPINEgroup ® advertising does not specifically apply to physiotherapists or registered massage therapists or others providing care at our clinic; however, use of such terms, under some circumstances, is not inconsistent with Section 2 of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (“CCO”) Standard of Practice “S-016- Advertising” when it comes to the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based programs of care or specialty programs of individualized care of Dr. Connie D’Astolfo which may or may not involve physiotherapists, registered massage therapists or others providing care.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY. We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. You should be aware that this Site is not intended or designed to attract children less than 16 years of age. We do not collect personally identifiable information from any person we actually know is a child under the age of 16.

USE OF CONTENT. DCDCPC authorizes you to view or download a single copy of the material on the Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use if you include the following copyright and trademark rights notices “© 2009 Dr. Connie D’Asltofo Chiropractic Professional Corporation. All rights reserved. ║Spinegroup™” Title to the Content remains with DCDCPC or its licensors. Any unauthorized use of the Content not expressly permitted by these TOU is a breach of these TOU and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. Content and features are subject to change or termination without notice in the sole discretion of DCDCPC. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved to DCDCPC and its licensors. If you violate any of these TOU and Conditions, your permission to use the Content automatically terminates and you must immediately destroy any copies you have made of any portion of the Content.

LIABILITY OF SPINEGROUP AND ITS LICENSORS. The use of the Site and the Content is at your own risk. When using the Site, information will be transmitted over a medium which is beyond the control and jurisdiction of DCDCPC and its suppliers. Accordingly, DCDCPC assumes no liability for or relating to the delay, failure, interruption or corruption of any data or other information transmitted in connection with use of the Site. The Site and the content are provided on an “as is” basis. DCDCPC, ITS LICENSORS, AND ITS SUPPLIERS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTIES’ RIGHTS, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. DCDCPC, its licensors and its suppliers make no representations or warranties about the following: the accuracy, reliability, completeness, currentness or timeliness of the Content. DCDCPC will not be responsible to you or to any third parties for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, or punitive damages or losses you may incur in connect with this service. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless DCDCPC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and any third-party information providers to this Site from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable lawyer’s fees, resulting from any information you provide or from any violation of the TOU by you.

DISCLAIMER. DCDCPC is limited to only providing static health information. This Site does not provide any medical diagnosis, symptom assessment, health counseling or medical opinion for individual users. An enquiry to the Site should not replace a call to 911 – your first choice in the event of an emergency. If you are feeling ill or require medical attention please call your doctor or visit your closest hospital.

LINKS. In some instances, clicking on a link may take you to another website. When providing links to other sites, if any, DCDCPC does not guarantee, approve, or endorse the information or products available at these sites or any linked site further contained in a linked site, nor does a link indicated any association with or endorsement by the linked site to this Site.

IP AND TRADE-MARK STATEMENT.The Content is the exclusive property of DCDCPC and are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. Any unauthorized use of such Content without written permission of DCDCPC is prohibited. SPINEGROUP, SPINEgroup, ADVANCING PATIENT CARE and all other names, titles, logos, and SPINEGROUP designs identifying the goods, services and brands of DCDCPC including any derivative and related names, titles, logos and designs, are trade-marks and the sole property of DCDCPC in Canada and elsewhere. All other names, titles, logos and designs appearing on this website are the property of their respective owners.

GENERAL. These TOU constitute the entire agreement between you and DCDCPC and govern your use of the Site. The TOU and the relationship between you and DCDCPC shall be governed by the laws of the province of Ontario and Canada without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You and DCDCPC agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the province of Ontario, Canada. The failure of DCDCPC to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the TOU shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of the TOU is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavour to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the TOU remain in full force and effect. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Site or related to the TOU must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.