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Terms and Conditions of Use

Boondoc Technologies Inc. (The Rounds)
Last Updated: March 21, 2025

Please read this agreement carefully before using this site or materials.

Welcome to therounds.com. The website is owned and operated by Boondoc Technologies Inc. (operating as "The Rounds"), 63-1344 Summer Street, Halifax, NS B3H 0A8, Canada (Incorporated in Ontario).

These website terms and conditions of use for www.therounds.com constitute a legal agreement between you and Boondoc Technologies Inc. ("we," "us," "our"). The following terms and conditions, together with any documents and/or additional terms they expressly incorporate by reference (collectively, these "Terms and Conditions"), govern your access to and use of www.therounds.com and any associated content or applications (the "Website"), including any content, functionality, and services offered through the Website, including our [healthcare professional networking platform] (“Community”).  

BY USING THE WEBSITE OR BY CLICKING TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND AND COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY, FOUND AT https://therounds.com/privacy/, INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR THE PRIVACY POLICY, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE.

 

 ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS & ELIGIBILITY 

While anyone of legal age may access and browse and access the Website, in order to use the Community, you represent and warrant that:

  1. You are a licensed healthcare professional in good standing with your applicable regulatory college or licensing body;
  2. You are of legal age in your jurisdiction;
  3. You will comply with these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations; and
  4. You have provided accurate registration information, and will continue to provide accurate information that may be requested from time to time through the Website.

If you do not meet all of these requirements, you must not access or use the Community.

MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS AND WEBSITE 

We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any modifications are effective immediately upon posting and apply to all access to and continued use of the Website. You should review the Terms and Conditions each time you access the Website to be aware of any modifications, and your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of these changes.

The Website and the information and materials on this Website may be changed, withdrawn, or terminated at any time without notice. We will not be liable if the Website is restricted or unavailable at any time or for any period.

PROFESSIONAL VERIFICATION AND ELIGIBILITY

Healthcare Professional Requirements
Use of the Community is restricted to licensed healthcare professionals who:
  1. Hold a valid license to practice medicine or other healthcare profession in their jurisdiction;
  2.  Are in good standing with their applicable regulatory college or licensing authority;
  3. Maintain current registration with The Rounds; and
  4. Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards in their jurisdiction.


Verification Process
Prior to accessing the Community, you must:

  1. Complete the registration process with accurate identifying information;
  2. Submit verification of your professional credentials, including licensing information;
  3. Undergo credential verification by The Rounds or its designated verification partners; and
  4. Agree to periodic re-verification of credentials as required.


The Rounds reserves the right to:

  • Request additional information to verify your identity and credentials;
  • Refuse access to any individual who cannot be verified;
  • Suspend or terminate access to the Community if professional standing changes; and
  • Report suspected misrepresentation to appropriate regulatory authorities.

By submitting registration information to The Rounds, you certify all assertions regarding your professional status and authorize The Rounds to confirm this information with applicable regulatory bodies.

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND ACCOUNT SECURITY

The security of your personal information is important to us. We use physical, electronic, and administrative measures to secure your personal information from accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure.

Your Security Responsibilities
The safety and security of your information also depends on you. You are responsible for:

  • Obtaining your own access to the Website
  • Ensuring all persons accessing the Website through your connection comply with these Terms
  • Providing correct, current, and complete registration information
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your username, password, and security information
  • Exercising caution when accessing your account from public computers
  • Not sharing your account access with others
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
  • Logging out at the end of each session

Important: Despite our security measures, information transmitted via the Internet, including any communications facilitated through the Website, cannot be guaranteed as completely secure. Any transmission of personal information or confidential information is at your own risk.
We reserve the right to disable or terminate your account, username, password, or other identifier at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Prohibited Security and other Actions
You must not attempt to breach our website security in any way, including but not limited to:

  • Accessing content not intended for you
  • Bypassing or attempting to bypass authentication measures
  • Disrupting service to other users or our servers
  • Using technical means to interfere with Website operations
  • Introducing malicious software or code
  • Attacking the Website via denial-of-service or similar methods

You agree not to:

  • Use any information contained in the Website or communicated using the Website or the links to the Website in any claims or actions against The Rounds or any of its partners
  • Post, publish, transmit, copy, communicate, or otherwise distribute information or material on or through the Website that:
    • Constitutes or encourages conduct that is a violation of applicable laws or professional responsibilities
    • Is protected by copyright or other intellectual property right, without obtaining permission of the intellectual property holder
    • Otherwise use the Website in any way that is contrary to applicable law or which would adversely impact the use of the Website or the Internet by other users.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND OWNERSHIP

The Website and its entire contents (including information, software, code, text, displays, interfaces, graphics, photographs, videos, audio, design, presentation, selection, and arrangement) are owned by Boondoc Technologies Inc., its licensors, or other providers of such material, and are protected by intellectual property laws including copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other proprietary rights.
The name "The Rounds," the logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, images, and slogans are trademarks of Boondoc Technologies Inc. or its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors. You must not use these marks without prior written permission. Other trademarks appearing on the Website are the property of their respective owners.

No right, title or interest in or to the Website or any content on the Website is transferred to you under any circumstances, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by The Rounds.  Any use of the Website not expressly permitted by these Terms and Conditions is a breach of these Terms and Conditions and may violate copyright, trademark and other laws.

Permitted Uses
You may only use the Website materials and content, and any applications associated with the Website, as follows:
  1. Your computer may temporarily store or cache materials being accessed
  2. You may print reasonable copies for personal, non-commercial use only, keeping all proprietary notices
  3. You may take actions permitted by both the Website and linked social media platforms

Prohibited Uses
You may not:

  1. Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local or international law or regulation (including, without limitation, any laws regarding the export of data or software to and from Canada or other countries).
  2. Modify copies of Website materials
  3. Delete or alter proprietary rights notices
  4. Use any part of the Website for commercial purposes
  5. Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of, the Website
  6. Use any robot, spider or other automatic device, process or means to access the Website for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the materials on the Website.
  7. Transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail”, “chain letter” or “spam” or any other similar solicitation.
  8. Impersonate or attempt to impersonate The Rounds, another user or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using e-mail addresses or screen names associated with any of the foregoing).
  9. Use the Website if you are a competitor, or for purposes of monitoring the Website’s availability, performance or functionality, or for any other benchmarking or competitive purposes.

If you violate these Terms and Conditions, your right to use the Website ceases immediately, and you must destroy any downloaded or printed materials that you obtained from the Website.

CONDITIONS OF USE AND USER SUBMISSIONS

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. You must be a registered, verified member of the Community in order to access the Community. All information or content you submit to the Website ("User Submissions") must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and terms of service.

Your User Submissions must not:

  1. Violate any laws or regulations, including intellectual property laws
  2. Violate third-party website terms
  3. Include objectionable material (exploitive, obscene, harmful, threatening, abusive, etc.)
  4. Provide false, inaccurate, or misleading information
  5. Violate any standards set by The Rounds for User Submissions or Website content
  6. Impersonate others
  7. Transmit advertisements or promotions without our consent
  8. Restrict or inhibit others' use or enjoyment of the Website
  9. Cause annoyance, inconvenience, or alarm
  10. Promote illegal activity
  11. Imply endorsement where none exists

MEDICAL DISCUSSION GUIDELINES
When participating in clinical discussions or case presentations on the Website, you must:

  1. De-identify Patient Information: Remove all personally identifiable information per your provincial regulatory college guidelines.
  2. Follow Applicable Standards: Adhere to your provincial medical regulatory authority standards for electronic communication.
  3. Maintain Professional Standards: Contribute content that meets regulatory college expectations.
  4. Avoid Specific Medical Advice: Discussions should be educational rather than providing specific patient advice.
  5. Cite Sources: When discussing treatments or research, cite sources and disclose conflicts of interest.
  6. Respect Privacy: Never share information that could identify patients.
  7. Consider Jurisdictional Differences: Acknowledge that standards may vary between regions.

Important: The Rounds is for educational purposes and professional networking only, not for:

  • Replacing proper medical consultation
  • Establishing physician-patient relationships
  • Providing direct patient care
  • Substituting for professional liability insurance

The Rounds is not responsible for the accuracy of medical information shared by users. Healthcare professionals must exercise their own judgment when applying information from the platform.

By providing any User Submission to the Website, you grant Boondoc Technologies Inc. and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensees, successors, licensees, and assigns a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and disclose such material for any purpose and incorporate it into any form or technology without compensation. You waive any moral rights or other rights of authorship as a condition of submitting any User Submission.
You declare and warrant that you own or have necessary rights to submit the User Submissions and grant this license. You are fully responsible and legally liable for any User Submissions you contribute, including their accuracy and any third-party claims.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

The Rounds may offer access to continuing medical education (CME) content and activities. Regarding such content:

  1. Educational Purpose: All continuing education content is for informational and educational purposes only.
  2. Accreditation Status: Not all educational content is formally accredited, though some may reference standards set by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
  3. No Guarantee of Credits: The Rounds does not guarantee that activities will be accepted for CME credits by any specific regulatory body.
  4. User Responsibility: Users are solely responsible for verifying accreditation status with their regulatory bodies and maintaining their own CME records.
  5. Disclosure of Sponsorship: Sponsored educational content is clearly identified, with relationships between content creators, reviewers, and commercial entities disclosed.
  6. Content Limitations: Educational content should not be considered direct medical advice.

SITE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT

Boondoc Technologies Inc. has the right, without notice, to:

  • Remove or refuse to post any User Submissions
  • Take actions deemed necessary regarding User Submissions
  • Take appropriate legal action for unauthorized use
  • Cooperate with law enforcement as required
  • Terminate or suspend your access to the Website

YOU WAIVE AND HOLD HARMLESS BOONDOC TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES FROM ANY CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ACTIONS TAKEN RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS BY THE COMPANY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT.

We have no obligation to monitor the Website or review user submissions. We assume no responsibility or liability should the Website’s content be modified or altered in any way without the Rounds’ consent. We cannot guarantee prompt removal of objectionable material and have no liability for user-provided content, subject to applicable laws.

NO RELIANCE

The content on our Website is provided for general information purposes only and is not intended as advice you should rely upon. The materials are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical judgment.
Neither The Rounds nor users are permitted to advise, diagnose, or treat users of this Site.

Content is not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment. Users assume full responsibility for their use of the information. The Rounds does not recommend or endorse specific treatments, drugs, tests, physicians, products, procedures, or "off-label" drug uses mentioned on the Site.

Although we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees that Website content is current, complete, or error-free. Your use of the Website is at your own risk.

Third-party content represents the opinions of those parties, not necessarily The Rounds. We are not responsible for third-party content accuracy.

ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP

The Rounds may display advertising or sponsored content on the Website in accordance with the below:

  1. Clear Identification: All advertisements and sponsored content are clearly labeled, including the nature and extent of sponsor involvement.
  2. No Endorsement: Advertising or sponsorship does not constitute an endorsement by The Rounds.
  3. Sponsor Disclosure: When sponsors contribute to educational content, their role is clearly disclosed (financial support, content development, editorial input, etc.).
  4. User Data: Limited aggregate data may be provided to advertisers for campaigns, but personal information requires consent.
  5. User Promotional Content: Users who create promotional content must disclose financial relationships or conflicts of interest.
  6. Compliance: All advertising must comply with applicable regulations, including Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board (PAAB) guidelines where applicable.

 

INTERNATIONAL USE AND CROSS-BORDER CONSIDERATIONS

The Website is operated from Canada and primarily intended for Canadian healthcare professionals. If accessing from elsewhere:

  1. Legal Compliance: You must comply with both Canadian laws and your local jurisdiction's laws.
  2. Licensing Variations: Professional requirements vary between jurisdictions and content may not apply universally.
  3. Cross-Border Practice: The Website does not facilitate cross-border medical practice.
  4. Data Transfer: Your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada or other countries.
  5. Jurisdictional Limitations: We may limit certain features to specific jurisdictions.
  6. Language: The English version of these Terms prevails over any translations.

The Website may integrate with third-party applications, services, or content:

  1. No Endorsement: Third-party applications, services, content, whether linked to the Website or integrated to the Website, are not endorsed by The Rounds.
  2. Terms of Service: Use of third-party applications, services or content is subject to third-party terms and privacy policies.
  3. Data Sharing: Information shared with third parties follows their privacy practices.
  4. API Usage: Developers must comply with our Developer Terms of Service.
  5. Discontinuation: We may discontinue any integration at any time.
  6. Liability: We are not responsible for third-party applications, services or content, including their accuracy, availability, or applicable privacy practices.

PATIENT DATA AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE

The Site is not intended for transmitting, storing, or receiving confidential patient information. You are responsible for complying with all laws governing patient information and obtaining necessary consents or permissions. Boondoc Technologies Inc. and others involved in operating the Website have the right to monitor, retrieve, store, and review information in connection with the site's operation.
WE ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR USE OR MISUSE OF PATIENT INFORMATION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY MATERIAL THAT VIOLATES THESE TERMS.

PROVINCIAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

  1. Users must comply with their provincial regulatory college regulations or any other applicable professional standards or regulations:
  2. College Standards: Provincial regulatory colleges have different standards for electronic communications and professional interactions.
  3. Jurisdictional Variations: Requirements differ regarding patient confidentiality, telehealth communications, record keeping, advertising, and conflict disclosure.
  4. Quebec Requirements: Quebec users are subject to additional requirements under Quebec's professional code and language laws.
  5. Regulatory Reporting: The Rounds may report certain activities to regulatory colleges as required.
  6. User Responsibility: Users must know and follow their specific regulatory college requirements.

PRIVACY

By using our Website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in our Privacy Policy at https://therounds.com/privacy/.

You acknowledge that we may share your personally identifiable information with various third parties for their independent business purposes, including marketing, analytics, product development, and direct communications as set forth in our Privacy Policy.

You acknowledge that we may share professional demographic information with trusted marketing partners and agencies who participate in the healthcare ecosystem, including to facilitate marketing campaigns on behalf of third-parties in the healthcare ecosystem. These partnerships aim to enhance the delivery of relevant professional content and information about healthcare innovations to our Community. All such sharing is governed by confidentiality and use provisions. 

For more details on our information sharing practices and your preference options, including your options to opt-out, please refer to our Privacy Policy at https://therounds.com/privacy/.

USER CONTENT

Private User Content

The Site includes a secure messaging system with industry-standard encryption ). The Rounds restricts access to intended recipients but cannot control how recipients use messages. Administrators cannot access Private User Content except as required by law. All users must comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements.


User Content Generally

You own your User Content but grant The Rounds a non-exclusive, worldwide, fully-paid, transferable license to use it for providing and administering the Site. User Content is not confidential, and authorized parties may use ideas, concepts, or techniques contained in it. In case of sale of the Site, content licenses transfer to the purchaser.

You agree not to post confidential, proprietary, or infringing content. The Rounds may scan User Content (except Private User Content) to administer the Site.

You must not post unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or pornographic material. Do not reveal other members' identifying information without their prior consent. The Rounds does not collect personal health information but is a platform for user content transmission.

Personal Profile
You may provide optional profile information visible to other registered participants or members of the Community. This information is non-confidential and can be edited or removed at any time. 

THIRD PARTY WEBSITES

Our Website may link to third-party sites for which we are not responsible. Access to these sites is at your own risk.
You may link to our homepage fairly and legally without suggesting association or approval. Our Website must not be framed on other sites. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

WE DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THE WEBSITE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED, OR FREE FROM HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR COMPUTER, INTERNET, AND DATA SECURITY. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGE FROM VIRUSES, ATTACKS, OR OTHER HARMFUL MATERIAL RELATED TO WEBSITE USE.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, BOONDOC TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WHETHER FROM TORT, CONTRACT, PRIVACY BREACH OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Boondoc Technologies Inc. and its affiliates from claims arising from your breach of these Terms and Conditions or your use of the Website, including User Submissions and any unauthorized use of content.

ASSIGNMENT

Boondoc Technologies Inc. may assign this Agreement in its sole discretion. You may not assign your rights without prior written permission of Boondoc Technologies Inc.

GOVERNING LAW AND CHOICE OF FORUM

These Terms and Conditions are governed by Ontario law and Canadian federal laws applicable in Ontario, regardless of your location. Any proceedings resulting from the use of the Website or related to these Terms and Conditions will be in Ontario courts and/or the Federal Court of Canada. You waive objections to jurisdiction or venue.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any dispute shall first be addressed through direct communication with management. If unresolved and both parties agree, disputes may be submitted to binding arbitration administered by the Canadian Arbitration Association in Ontario under Ontario law. The liable party shall pay costs, including arbitration costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

WAIVER, SEVERABILITY, AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT

No failure to exercise rights constitutes a waiver. Invalid provisions do not affect other terms. These Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement regarding the Website.

REPORTING AND CONTACT

Boondoc Technologies Inc. (Incorporated in Ontario) 63-1344 Summer Street Halifax, NS B3H 0A8 Canada Attn: The Rounds Legal Department.

Email contacts:

Report concerns about site content to support@therounds.com. We reserve the right to remove allegedly infringing material pending investigation.
 
Last Updated: March 21, 2025
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