Please read the following terms of use for the Canadian Dental Association website ("CDA website"). These terms and the contents of the CDA website can be modified by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) at any time and without prior notice. Earlier versions of the terms of use have or will be archived and can be viewed at Previous Version.

These terms (including modifications) apply to all users of the CDA website and do not affect the terms or conditions of any other written or online agreement that you may have with CDA regarding any of its products or services.

By accessing and using the CDA website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand these terms of use and agree to be bound by them (including modifications). If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use this website.

a.  Intellectual Property

The CDA website and all materials on the CDA website are protected by copyrights, trade-marks and other intellectual property laws and treaties, as well as other applicable laws. Such materials are owned by CDA, or they are used with the permission of their owners, unless indicated otherwise.

These materials include, but are not limited to, photographs, images, illustrations, text, video and/or audio clips, designs, trade-marks, logos, slogans, trade dress and other materials on the CDA website. Any use of these materials, without the specific written permission of CDA, is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved worldwide.


b.  Framing, Deep-Linking and Tagging

You may not frame, deep-link, enclose or otherwise use in any manner any CDA trade-mark, logo, design, image, page layout, or other information displayed on the CDA website without the prior written consent of CDA. In addition, you may not use a CDA trade-mark, trade-name, logo, slogan or product or service name in meta tags or any other form of hidden text without the prior written consent of CDA.


c.  Links to Other websites

The CDA website may contain links to other websites, not owned by CDA, provided solely for your convenience. CDA does not control and is not responsible for the content or information on these websites. Any concerns or comments related to these websites should be addressed to the operators or owners of these websites.

d.  Disclaimers — No Liability, Warranties or Representations

The contents of the CDA website may contain errors or inaccuracies. Your use of the CDA website and any linked websites is at your own risk. CDA will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or caused by your reliance on information obtained from or through the CDA website or any linked websites.

CDA does not make any representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information accessible on or through the CDA website or any linked websites.

Information regarding product or service pricing and availability is subject to change without notice.


e.  Privacy

CDA is committed to protecting the privacy of its customers and CDA website visitors. To become aware of CDA's privacy policies and procedures, please view the complete website Privacy Policy and CDA Privacy Policy. These privacy policies explain what information is collected from you and the manner in which it is used and protected.

CDA may use any personal information provided by you to communicate with you when you contact CDA, become a CDA member, purchase any CDA products or use any of CDA's online services. Personal information also may be used by CDA to send additional information about the products and services offered by CDA.

If, at any point, you no longer wish to receive communications from CDA, please send an e-mail to reception@cda-adc.ca.

By accessing and using the CDA website, you consent to CDA's collection and use of your personal information as stated in the CDA Website Privacy Policy and CDA Privacy Policy.


f.  Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

The terms of use and any dispute concerning the use of the CDA website will be governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable in the Province, without giving effect to any principles of conflict of laws. Any such disputes will be resolved exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction.


g.  Comments or Questions

If you have any comments or questions about these terms of use or the CDA website, please send an e-mail to reception@cda-adc.ca, use our "Contact CDA" online form, or write to us at:

Canadian Dental Association
Attention:  Chief Privacy Officer
1815 Alta Vista Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1G 3Y6
Fax: (613) 523-7736