TERMS OF USE

Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC)

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website or any related digital platforms operated by the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (“MDSC”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use.

2. Use of Website Content

All content on this website is provided by MDSC for informational, educational, and awareness purposes.

You may:

  • View website content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Download publicly available resources to a local device for personal use
  • Share verbatim excerpts with individuals for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided that:
    • MDSC is clearly acknowledged as the source
    • A link to the original page is included

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, modify, or redistribute content for commercial purposes
  • Republish MDSC content on other websites, platforms, or databases
  • Store MDSC content in any electronic retrieval system
  • Exploit content for commercial gain without written permission

For commercial reprints or permissions, contact: info@mdsc.ca

3. Intellectual Property

All materials on this website – including text, graphics, logos, documents, downloadable resources, and design elements – are the property of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada unless otherwise stated.

All rights are reserved. Unauthorized use of MDSC content may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use this website in any way that:

  • Violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempts to disrupt website functionality or security
  • Misrepresents affiliation with MDSC
  • Introduces harmful code, malware, or automated scraping tools
  • Interferes with other users’ access or experience

5. Third-Party Links

MDSC may provide links to external websites for informational purposes.

These links are provided to support access to credible, relevant mental health and community resources. However:

  • MDSC does not control external websites
  • MDSC is not responsible for their content or privacy practices
  • Inclusion of a link does not constitute endorsement

MDSC reserves the right to approve or decline linking requests at its discretion. We may request a reciprocal link as part of our terms of approval.

6. Link Approval Policy

MDSC selects external links based on the following criteria:

  • Alignment with MDSC’s mission, vision, and values
  • Relevance and usefulness to our audience
  • Credibility and reliability of information
  • Support for self-help, peer support, and informed decision-making
  • Contribution to cross-sector collaboration

MDSC does not routinely link to commercial for-profit websites.

7. Disclaimer of Liability

The website and all content are provided on an “as is” basis.

MDSC makes no guarantees regarding:

  • Accuracy or completeness of information
  • Continuous availability of the website
  • Suitability of content for specific purposes

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MDSC is not liable for any damages arising from use of this website or reliance on its content.

8. Termination of Use

MDSC reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to this website at any time, without notice, if a user violates these Terms or engages in misuse of the site.

9. Changes to Terms

MDSC may update these Terms of Use at any time. Updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revisions.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the applicable laws of Canada.

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Tel: 613-921-5565
Email: info@mdsc.ca

This Terms of Use was updated on May 13, 2026.