Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) is one of North America's oldest national organizations devoted to the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The mission of the SOGC is to promote optimal women's health through leadership, collaboration, education, research and advocacy in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. The Society welcomes all specialists in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Practitioners, Researchers, Nurses, Midwives and other health care providers in Canada and internationally.

Disclaimer for Responsibility of Content

The information on this site has been provided by The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as a public service. Although we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of this information, all users of the site should consult with a physician or other healthcare provider if you are not sure you understand the information being provided.

In accordance with the recommendations of Health Canada, the Society of Obstetricans and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) recognizes that sexual health education should be accessible to all people and address all subject areas relevant to sexual health. As noted by Health Canada, "Effective sexual health education recognizes that responsible individuals may choose a variety of paths to achieve sexual health. They should have a right to accurate information that is relevant to those choices." The www.hpvinfo.ca web site reflects this basic right by presenting a broad spectrum of information in order to facilitate the ability of users to make knowledgeable choices. Users are able to link from www.hpvinfo.ca to many other sites that present information on HPV and other sexual and reproductive health issues. Although these links have been carefully selected, the SOGC does not necessarily endorse the content of these sites and it should be noted that the content of linked sites may change periodically and without notice. Issues related to HPV and reproductive health can be complex and subject to differences of opinion. The purpose of www.hpvinfo.ca is educational and we, therefore, urge users to consider the information presented on this site and linked sites in the context of their own values and circumstances and to make personal choices that are well informed and appropriate for each individual.

Copyright/Permission to Reproduce

Content on the hpvinfo.ca Web site were produced and/or compiled by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) for the purpose of providing individuals with accurate information on sexual health and the human papillomavirus (HPV).
The material on this site is covered by the provisions of the Copyright Act, by Canadian laws, policies, regulations and international agreements. Such provisions serve to identify the information source and, in specific instances, to prohibit reproduction of materials without written permission.

Non-commercial Reproduction

Information on this site has been posted with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial use and may be reproduced, in part or in whole, without charge or further permission from the SOGC. We ask only that:

• Users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials reproduced;
• SOGC be informed of the material that is being reproduced;
• “hpvinfo.ca, administered by the SOGC” be clearly and predominantly identified as the source; and,
• The reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made, in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the SOGC.

Commercial Reproduction

Reproduction of multiple copies of materials on this site, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial redistribution is prohibited except with written permission from the SOGC. Through the permission-granting process, SOGC helps to ensure that individuals/organizations wishing to reproduce content for commercial purposes have access to the most accurate, up-to-date versions. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please fill out the SOGC’s Application for Copyright Authorization Form. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes please contact:
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
780 Echo Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1S 5R7
or by fax to 613-730-4314 or e-mail info@sogc.com

Third-party Materials

Some of the materials and graphical elements found on the hpvinfo.ca Web site are subject to copyrights held by other organizations. This is particularly true of sites that are from external organizations as part of a collaborative arrangement. In such cases, some restrictions on the reproduction of materials or graphical elements may apply and it may be necessary to seek permission from the rights holder prior to reproducing the material.

Attribution

Development of this web site was made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from one research-based pharmaceutical company who is a member of Rx&D.

Legal and Privacy Policy

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada understands your right to privacy, particularly in matters relating to your sexual health. The SOGC has outlined below its Privacy Policy such that users of this web site will know what information we may collect about you when using our web site, how we protect this information and the choices you have in how the information is used. Please read the following Policy carefully so that you understand our commitment to your privacy.

Personal information is collected if you register an e-newsletter, or send an e-postcard to a friend or a colleague. These two areas of our web site require you to provide your name and e-mail address in order to subscribe to these services. Non-personal information is also collected through the use of "cookies", but www.hpvinfo.ca does not store any cookies on your computer.

Our web site is designed for your use, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is not necessary to register your name or submit any personal information should you choose not to access services like our newsletters. If this is the case, only non-personal information will be retrieved when you are using the site. As stated, this is done with cookies.

Cookies are simply small computer files transferred to your computer while you are using www.hpvinfo.ca or any other web site, which help us to know how often someone visits our site and what kinds of activities they participate in (for example, games) while visiting the site. You can configure your browser so that it rejects these cookies, although certain features of the web site may not function properly should you do so. We will not link the cookie information to any other personal information you may provide us with when using this site.

Please keep in mind that our legal and privacy statement applies only to www.hpvinfo.ca. Our site contains links to other sites of interest to our users, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of any other web site. Be sure to review all other sites' privacy policies before you proceed, and make sure you understand and agree with their policies concerning privacy.

If at any time after entering personal Information on our web site you wish to have it deleted, you may contact us at info@sogc.com

Application for Copyright Authorization

• This form must be completed to obtain permission to reproduce material from the SOGC.
• Should you need additional information concerning this form, please call (613) 730-4192.
• You may copy this information and paste it into an e-mail, or you may download it as a PDF, or download it as a Word document and mail your request or fax it to (613) 730-4314.

Requester’s Identification (Please print)
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Application for Copyright Authorization (continued)
Intended Use
Commercial [   ] Educational [   ] Personal [   ] Internal [   ]  Exhibition [   ] Presentation [   ]          Advertising/Promotional [   ]  Other (specify):
Intended audience for the book/journal:

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Total pages of your work:
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Information to be Reproduced or Used

Format of source material:

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Note: If SOGC material has been adapted or revised, copies of your adapted/revised work and the SOGC content must be included with your request.

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I hereby certify that all the facts herein stated are true and correct, to my knowledge, and that I am fully aware of the implications regarding the Copyright Act.

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