TERMS OF USE

WORKHEALTHLIFE.COM (“WEBSITE”) IS PROPRIETARY TO SHEPELL, A TRADENAME MORNEAU SHEPELL AND ITS AFFILIATES (“SHEPELL”). THE WEBSITE INCLUDES GENERAL RESOURCES AND CERTAIN FEATURES OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY TO ELIGIBLE USERS PURSUANT TO A SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES (“EFAP”). THIS WEBSITE MAY NOT BE USED OR ACCESSED OTHER THAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE TERMS OF USE SO THEY SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF USE, THEN YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THIS WEBSITE. YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS OF USE IN THEIR ENTIRETY.


ACCESS TO THE SITE AND SERVICES

Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Use, Shepell grants you a non-exclusive, personal, non-transferrable, limited license solely to use the website for your own internal, non-commercial purposes.


NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES

Shepell has made efforts respecting the service, security, confidentiality and correctness of the information provided on the websites. However, Shepell cannot, and does not provide any representation, warranty or guarantee whatsoever with respect to the information including its completeness, reliability or accuracy. Shepell also makes no warranty that the website will be available uninterrupted in a timely, secure or error-free manner.


PRIVACY

From time to time, you may provide Shepell with personal information. By participating in EFAP on this the website, you consent to such use of your personal information by Shepell. For more information about Shepell’s privacy practices, see Shepell’s Privacy Policy . Shepell is compliant with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”) and governing provincial acts and regulations including Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act. Shepell stores its records of your use of the Services in Canada.


LIABILITY LIMITATIONS

In no event shall Shepell and/or its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, or related entities or their respective directors, officers, agents or employees (collectively referred to herein as, "Shepell") be responsible or liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with your use of this website. This website is available on "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, whether express, implied or collateral, or whether arising by course of dealing or custom or usage of trade, including without limitation, all warranties and conditions of fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or that the website and information contained therein is up to date, accurate, virus free or error free or that errors can or will be corrected. Any responsibility or liability for damages caused to computer systems, software or electric files by any intrusive forces, such as viruses and the like are hereby disclaimed.


INDEMNIFICATION

You understand and agree that you are personally responsible for your use of this website and you agree to use this website for only lawful purposes. You further agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless Shepell from and against all claims, losses, expense, damages and costs (including, but not limited to, direct, incidental, consequential, exemplary and indirect damages), and reasonable legal fees, resulting from or arising out of your use, misuse, or inability to use this website or any violation by you of these Terms of Use.


E-MAIL

E-mail communications that are not encrypted can be intercepted and accordingly Shepell cannot be responsible for any losses, damage or breaches of confidentiality that may arise in connection with email communications.


PASSWORD, ACCESS AND DATA

You agree to take all steps necessary to protect the secrecy of your password and prevent the unauthorized access to this website and your data. Shepell is not liable in the event you provide any unauthorized access to this website or your data, do not adequately protect the secrecy of your password or post messages which are visible to other users. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your member identification and password. You acknowledge that Shepell reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to delete any files, programs, data and email or terminate your access to this website, for any reason without notice.


HYPERLINKS/LINKS

Links provided on this website are provided for convenience only and the contents of other linked websites are not investigated, verified, monitored, endorsed or guaranteed for correctness or the absence of viruses or similar forces of a disruptive nature. Any damages to computer systems, software or electronic files are disclaimed by Shepell. Links with this website may only be established with the prior written consent of Shepell.


REFERRALS TO THIRD PARTIES, LINKS AND ARTICLES

Shepell takes no responsibility in reviewing the content, quality or reliability of any other website. Any information and referrals provided through this website are considered referrals to resources only. Shepell does not necessarily endorse or recommend the services, providers or products presented within the resources.


EFAP INFORMATION

The contents of this website are for information purposes should not be used as the only course of action for an individual with legal, financial, medical, mental health or any other concern. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional, legal or financial advice or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified expert such as a lawyer, accountant, physician or other qualified health provider.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Shepell is not responsible for any health or medical conditions arising from or attributable to your use of the tools or contents on this website. You are strongly advised to consult with the appropriate health care provider if you are changing diet, exercise or beginning any new treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis situation such as a medical emergency, feelings of suicide or danger to yourself or others, please contact the appropriate authorities immediately. Never disregard professional legal, financial or medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. Reliance on any information provided by Shepell or others appearing on the website is solely at your own risk. Note that your employer reserves the right to modify or terminate EFAP any time. Rest assured that you will be informed of any such event.


CHANGES TO WEBSITE

This website will be changed periodically without any notice and these changes may include changes to these Terms of Use. Therefore you should review these Terms of Use with each new use of this website because the continued use of this website after any changes means that you consent to these changes and agree to be bound by them.


COPYRIGHT/RESTRICTIONS ON USE

The contents and format of this website are protected by copyright and may not be copied or reproduced except in accordance with Canadian copyright laws and the copyright laws of other countries and jurisdictions. No one has the permission to copy, redistribute, reproduce, disclose to any third party or publish in any form the information found on this website.
Shepell grants to you limited permission to display on your computer, print and download the information found in the pages of this website for non-commercial, personal purposes only, provided that you do not modify any such content.


TRADEMARKS

You are prohibited from using any of the marks or logos appearing throughout this portal without the prior written permission from the trademark owner, except as permitted by applicable law.


GOVERNING LAW

This website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law.