Term of Use

Effective Date: 21 February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using https://www.precisionmedicineinautism.org, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable laws of the Province of Alberta and the laws of Canada. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of this website.

2. Purpose of the Website

The Precision Medicine in Autism website provides general information regarding research initiatives, academic activities, and community engagement related to precision medicine in autism. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. This website does not provide clinical services, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as medical or professional advice.

3. No Clinical or Professional Relationship

Use of this website does not establish:

A clinician–patient relationship
A researcher–participant relationship
A contractual or advisory relationship

Submission of inquiries does not create a professional obligation.

4. Institutional Alignment

Where applicable, this website operates in alignment with relevant University of Alberta policies, including:

Acceptable Use of IT Resources
Information Access and Protection of Privacy
Research and Academic Integrity
Copyright and Intellectual Property

Unless expressly stated, content does not constitute an official position of the University of Alberta.

5. Privacy and Protection of Information

Personal information voluntarily submitted will be handled in accordance with:

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) – Alberta
Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) – Alberta, where applicable

This website does not collect or store clinical or personal health information through public-facing pages.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This website uses cookies and may use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, non-identifiable information for website improvement purposes. Users may disable cookies through browser settings.

7. Intellectual Property

All content is protected under Canadian copyright and intellectual property laws.

Content may not be reproduced without prior written permission unless otherwise stated.

8. Acceptable Use

Users agree not to:

Use the website for unlawful purposes
Attempt unauthorized access
Interfere with functionality or security
Upload harmful content

9. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. The operators are not responsible for external content or privacy practices.

10. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

The website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website operators disclaim liability for any damages arising from use of this website.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

12. Modifications

These Terms may be updated periodically without prior notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance of revisions.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

Precision Medicine in Autism (PRISMA)
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Email: prisma@ualberta.ca
Website: https://www.precisionmedicineinautism.org