Online Terms of Use
Effective Date: November 2020
These Online Terms of Use govern your access to web sites, mobile applications, and online services and products controlled by one of Canada’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, we are located at 8401 Trans-Canada Highway, Saint-Laurent, Quebec H4S 1Z1, including its subsidiaries and affiliates (together referred to as “the biopharmaceutical company”) which link to these Online Terms of Use. These Online Terms of Use do not apply to the biopharmaceutical company’s services that do not link to these Online Terms of Use, or to third-party websites to which the biopharmaceutical company may link. Your use of the biopharmaceutical company’s services is subject to these Online Terms of Use.
Without prejudice to your rights under applicable law, the biopharmaceutical company reserves the right to amend these Online Terms of Use to reflect technological advancements, legal and regulatory changes and good business practices. If the biopharmaceutical company changes these Online Terms of Use, an updated version of these Online Terms of Use will reflect those changes and we will notify you of such changes by updating the effective date at the top of these Online Terms of Use. By accessing or using the biopharmaceutical company’s services, you agree that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound to the current version of these Online Terms of Use which you may view when accessing the biopharmaceutical company’s services. If you disagree with these Online Terms of Use, or are dissatisfied with the biopharmaceutical company’s services, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the biopharmaceutical company’s services.
Disclaimers
You acknowledge and agree that:
Although we strive to provide on the biopharmaceutical company’s services the latest developments relating to our products and services, and other information about the biopharmaceutical company, we do not warrant the accuracy, effectiveness, and suitability of any information contained in the biopharmaceutical company’s services. Each person assumes full responsibility and all risks arising from use of the biopharmaceutical company’s services. The information is presented "AS IS" and may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. The biopharmaceutical company reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the information contained on the biopharmaceutical company’s services at any time without any prior notification.
THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION OR CONTENT POSTED ON THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY’S SERVICES. THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CREATED BY LAW, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFIT) CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXISTENCE OR USE OF THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY’S SERVICES, AND/OR THE INFORMATION OR CONTENT POSTED ON THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY’S SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED AS TO THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
The biopharmaceutical company is not responsible, and provides no warranty whatsoever, for the accuracy, effectiveness, timeliness and suitability of any information or content obtained from third parties, including any hyperlinks to or from third-party sites. Except as otherwise provided on the biopharmaceutical company’s services, the biopharmaceutical company will not edit, censor, or otherwise control any content provided by third parties on any bulletin board, chat room or other similar forums posted on the biopharmaceutical company’s services. Such information should, therefore, be considered as suspect and is not endorsed by the biopharmaceutical company.
The biopharmaceutical company’s services may contain forward-looking statements that reflect the biopharmaceutical company’s current expectation regarding future events and business development. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual developments or results could differ materially from those projected and depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the success of current research programs, results of pending or future clinical trials, ongoing commercialization of its products, regulatory approvals of pharmaceuticals, validity and enforcement of its patents, the stability of its commercial relationships, and the general economic conditions. The biopharmaceutical company intends to update the biopharmaceutical company’s services on a regular basis but assumes no obligation to update any of the content.
Your Use
You understand, acknowledge, and agree to the following:
By using the biopharmaceutical company’s services, you agree not to disrupt or intercept our electronic information posted on the biopharmaceutical company’s services or on any of our servers. You also agree not to attempt to circumvent any security features of the biopharmaceutical company’s websites, and to abide by all applicable, local, state, federal and international laws, rules, and regulations.
You grant to the biopharmaceutical company the right to use all content you upload or otherwise transmit to the biopharmaceutical company’s services, subject to these Online Terms of Use in any manner the biopharmaceutical company chooses, including, but not limited, to copying, displaying, performing or publishing it in any format whatsoever, modifying it, incorporating it into other material, or making a derivative work based on it. To the extent allowed by applicable law you waive any moral rights you may have to content you upload or otherwise transmit to the biopharmaceutical company’s services (if any).
Except as expressly stated and agreed upon in advance by the biopharmaceutical company, no confidential relationship shall be established in the event that any user of the biopharmaceutical company’s services should make any oral, written or electronic communication to the biopharmaceutical company (such as feedback, questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, etc.). If any of the biopharmaceutical company’s services require or request that such information be provided, and that such information contains personal identifying information (e.g., name, address, phone number, email address), the biopharmaceutical company shall obtain, use, and maintain it in a manner consistent with our Privacy Policy. Otherwise, such communication and any information submitted therewith shall be considered non-confidential, and the biopharmaceutical company shall be free to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use such information for any purposes whatsoever including, without limitation, the research, development, manufacture, use, or sale of products incorporating such information. The sender of any information to the biopharmaceutical company is fully responsible for its content, including its truthfulness and accuracy, and its non-infringement of any other person's proprietary or privacy rights.
Product Labeling
Product names, descriptions, and labeling may be of U.S. origin or of a third country's origin which is not your country of residence. Products may not be available in all countries or may be available under a different brand name, in different strengths, or for different indications. Many of the products listed are available only by prescription through your local health care professional. Except as expressly stated and agreed upon in advance by the biopharmaceutical company, no director, employee, agent, or representative of the biopharmaceutical company, its subsidiaries and affiliates are engaged in rendering medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or other medical services that in any way create a physician-patient relationship through the biopharmaceutical company’s services.
Intellectual Property
The information, documents, and related graphics published in the biopharmaceutical company’s services (the "Information") are the sole property of the biopharmaceutical company, except for information provided by third-party providers under contract to the biopharmaceutical company. Permission to use the Information is granted, provided that (1) the above copyright notice appears on all copies; (2) use of the Information is for informational and non-commercial or personal use only; (3) the Information is not modified in any way; and (4) no graphics available from this biopharmaceutical company’s services are used separate from accompanying text. The biopharmaceutical company is not responsible for content provided by third-party providers, and you are prohibited from distribution of such material without permission of the owner of the copyright therein. Except as permitted above, no license or right, express or implied, is granted to any person under any patent, trademark or other proprietary right of the biopharmaceutical company. No use of any biopharmaceutical company trademark, trade names, trade dress, and products in the biopharmaceutical company’s services may be made without the prior written authorization of the biopharmaceutical company, except to identify the product or services of the company.
Limitation of Liability
The biopharmaceutical company does not assume any liability for the materials, information and opinions provided on, posted to, or otherwise available through, the biopharmaceutical company’s services. Reliance on these materials, information, and opinions is solely at your own risk. The biopharmaceutical company disclaims any liability for injury or damages resulting from the use of the biopharmaceutical company’s services, or the content contained thereon.
THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY’S SERVICES, THE SITE CONTENT, AND THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY’S SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITH ALL FAULTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY OR ITS VENDORS, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (HEREINAFTER "BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY PARTIES") BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY’S SERVICES, THE SITE CONTENT, ANY SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY’S SERVICES, OR ANY LINKED SITE, INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, LOST PROFITS OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DELAY, INTERRUPTION IN SERVICE, VIRUSES, DELETION OF FILES OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, OR ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY WEB SITES OR THE SITE CONTENT, WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS NEGLIGENCE BY THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY AND WHETHER OR NOT THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. You agree that regardless of any applicable law to the contrary, you cannot file a claim or cause of action arising out of or related to the biopharmaceutical company’s Web Sites or these Online Terms of Use more than one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ADDITIONAL LEGAL NOTICES, DISCLAIMERS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY APPLY TO THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY’S SERVICES.
General
You agree that these Online Terms of Use describe the entire agreement between us with respect to its subject matter. The biopharmaceutical company’s services were created and are operated under the laws of the State of Illinois. The laws of the State of Illinois will control the terms provided in these Online Terms and Conditions, to the extent that the laws of the State of Illinois are not overridden by applicably mandatory law, e.g. consumer protection laws applying to you. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that any provision of these Online Terms of Use is invalid or unenforceable, you agree that the other provisions of these Online Terms of Use will remain in full force and effect.
