top of page

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1st, 2025

​

MedMaps.ca (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide through our website.

​

1. Information We Collect

  • When you download maps, we may collect basic information such as your role (e.g., student, resident, faculty) and level of training.

  • When you contact us or submit forms, we may collect your name, email, and message.

  • We may use cookies or analytics tools to understand site traffic and improve performance.

​

2. How We Use Information

  • To understand who is using MedMaps.ca and guide improvements.

  • To respond to inquiries, feedback, or collaboration requests.

  • To maintain site security and performance.

  • To notify users of changes in access (e.g., if MedMaps.ca transitions to a subscription service).

​

3. Sharing of Information

  • We do not sell or rent your information.

  • We may share aggregate, anonymized data (e.g., number of student users) for educational research or presentations.

​

4. Data Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no online platform can be guaranteed completely secure.

​

5. Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to external resources (e.g., Calgary Guide, Toronto Notes). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

​

6. Future Changes in Access

  • MedMaps.ca may transition from a free resource to a subscription-based service in the future.

  • If this occurs, any personal information collected may be used to notify users of the change and provide subscription details.

  • Users will always be able to opt out of such communications.

​

7. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please contact us at medmaps.ca@gmail.com.

Term of use

Effective Date: September 1st, 2025

By accessing or using the MedMaps.ca website, you agree to the following Terms of Use:

​

1. Ownership of Content

  • All maps, illustrations, and written materials on this site are the intellectual property of MedMaps.ca and Monica Rivero Gutierrez, and are protected by copyright law.

  • You may not claim ownership, copy, reproduce, or redistribute MedMaps content without written permission.

​

2. Permitted Use

  • MedMaps content is currently provided free of charge for non-commercial educational use only, within recognized universities, colleges, and teaching institutions.

  • You may download, view, and print maps for your personal learning or for use in the specific classroom/course you are currently teaching.

​

3. Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • Sell, license, or monetize MedMaps.ca content in any form.

  • Upload MedMaps.ca content to other websites, servers, or platforms without permission.

  • Modify MedMaps.ca content and present it as your own work.

  • Distribute MedMaps.ca content beyond the scope of permitted use.

​

4. Disclaimer

  • MedMaps.ca is a complementary educational tool only. It is not a substitute for formal medical teaching, textbooks, or clinical judgment.

  • While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, MedMaps provides no warranties regarding completeness or correctness of information.

​

5. Enforcement

Unauthorized use of MedMaps.ca content may result in legal action, including claims for damages, injunctions, or other remedies under copyright and intellectual property law.

​

6. Future Commercial Use

  • MedMaps.ca may transition to a subscription-based or paid educational service in the future.

  • At that time, access to new or updated content will be available only to registered, paying users.

​

7. Restrictions on Legacy Content

  • Users who downloaded MedMaps.ca during the free access period may continue to use it only for their personal study.

  • Such legacy content may not be redistributed, uploaded, or incorporated into new courses, cohorts, or teaching materials once MedMaps.ca transitions to a paid model.

  • Faculty who previously used MedMaps.ca in courses may continue only in those specific courses where it has already been integrated. Use in new courses or for new cohorts will require a license or subscription.

​

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of any revised terms

SOON!

bottom of page