Terms & Conditions

Elephant in the Room (EITR), an initiative of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC)

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website or any related digital platforms operated by Elephant in the Room (“EITR”), an initiative of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (“MDSC”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

2. Use of Website Content

All content on this website is provided by EITR 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 EITR and MDSC are clearly acknowledged as the source and a link to the original page is included

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, modify, or redistribute content for commercial purposes
  • Republish EITR content on other websites, platforms, or databases
  • Store EITR 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 Elephant in the Room (EITR) and the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) unless otherwise stated.

All rights are reserved. Unauthorized use of this 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 EITR or MDSC
  • Introduces harmful code, malware, or automated scraping tools
  • Interferes with other users’ access or experience

EITR 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:

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

EITR 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.

EITR selects external links based on the following criteria:

  • Alignment with EITR’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

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

7. Disclaimer of Liability

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

EITR 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, EITR and MDSC are not liable for any damages arising from use of this website or reliance on its content.

8. Termination of Use

EITR 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

EITR may update these Terms & Conditions 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 & Conditions, please contact:

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

This Terms & Conditions page was last updated on September 19, 2026.