TERMS AND CONDITIONS
As a sponsor of this educational event, we are responsible to review and comply with the ethics and policies identified by the University of Ottawa, Office of Continuing Professional Development and National Standards. For more information please the CPD Policies Website (https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/professional-development).
We understand by submitting this agreement to the Office of Continuing Professional Development, University of Ottawa, that we are contractually obligated to guarantee payment prior to the conference dates, unless other arrangements have been made in writing with the CPD office directly. By acknowledging this agreement, we are responsible for the amount of our selected sponsorship in exchange for the opportunities listed in the conference sponsorship opportunities. We understand that we cannot forfeit on our support once this agreement is submitted. Payment must be received before the conference in order to ensure that name badges are ready for your company. All sponsors and exhibitors must agree to the terms and conditions, as well as the exhibit display guidelines.
Guidelines with regard to exhibit displays at the University of Ottawa CPD education programs:
1) Product specific information can be provided with official indication and PAAB approval.
2) Non-Product specific information can be provided if the information is accurate educational information such as guidelines, dosing cards, Rx info. There should NOT be anecdotal information or off label promotional information.
3)Demonstration devices and apparatus (i.e. inhalers, glucose monitors) without product may be displayed. No product or placebo may be used in devices.
4) Baby and Supplemental feeding products will not be allowed.
5) No proprietary or over the counter items will be allowed. This will include pain medications, anti-histamines, mouthwash products etc. If you are not sure please check before the program.
6) Gift items of any sort (including candy, food or drinks) are not allowed.
7) Computer display screens without audio displaying educational information with official indication and PAAB approved may be displayed.
8) Product or Company marketing screens are allowed but shouldn’t go beyond allotted table space.
9) Registrants will be encouraged by the event organizers to visit the exhibit booths. It is expected that Exhibitors remain at their booth during the refreshments breaks and do not actively engage in promotion of their company or product at any other time during the program.
Statement of OCPD Privacy Obligations
OCPD is committed to the protection of all personal information collected and used in the operation and management of its programs. All personal information provided to OCPD will be protected in accordance with uOttawa Policy 90 and the applicable privacy legislation, including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. OCPD and the 73rd Annual Refresher Course for Family Physicians will not provide learner and speaker information (e.g. disclosure agreements, communications with speakers) to any third parties such as external organizations, sponsors or other industry concerns. OCPD does provide the Ottawa Hospital Academic Medical Organization with lists of members who speak for OCPD so they may qualify for TOHAMO recognition. Information collected by OCPD may be amended or deleted by the learner or speaker provided reasonable rationale and identification are provided. Learners and speakers may opt out of future contact either through the registration system or contacting us directly at: cpd@uottawa.ca
COVID-19 Guidelines
I understand that all Ontario COVID-19 public health guidelines in effect at the time of the event must be followed at the event location (e.g. vaccination, masking, etc.)
