Terms of Use and Privacy Statement

Please review the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement (the “Terms”) before using this website. Your use of this website indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms.

By using this website, you are agreeing to these Terms. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not use this website. Michael Ellery reserves the right to revise these Terms at any time by updating this posting. Use of this website after changes are posted will signify your acceptance of the revised Terms. Visit this page prior to using this website to review the current Terms.

General

Any information on the Michael Ellery, PhD website (the “Site”) represents the opinions of the author. The Site provides general information that may be of interest to readers. The information is not intended to replace consultations with your health care professional or to provide medical advice or diagnosis. Please direct all personal medical and health questions to your health care professional. Michael Ellery shall not be liable for any damages, claims, liabilities, costs or obligations arising from the use or misuse of the material contained in this Site, whether such obligations arise in contract, tort, negligence, equity or statute law. Use of this Site does not constitute a psychologist-client relationship.

Choice of Law

Michael Ellery operates in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. You agree that the laws of the Province of Manitoba and the laws of Canada applicable therein shall govern as to your access or use of this Site and its content and as to the interpretation, validity and effect of this agreement notwithstanding any conflict of laws provisions or your domicile, residence or physical location. You hereby consent and submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Manitoba in any action or proceeding instituted under or pursuant to this agreement and all matters relating to your access and use of this Site and its content.

No Health Care or Medical Advice

The information that is provided on the Site is not intended to be health care or medical advice. Many factors unknown to Michael Ellery may affect the applicability of any statement or comment to your particular circumstances. You should not act nor refrain from acting based upon any information contained on the Site without consulting a qualified health care professional.

If you have or suspect you have a health problem, you should call your health care provider immediately. This Site contains general information that is not specific to any individual person. If you have any questions after reading this, ask your own physician or health care professional or provider. They know you and can best answer your questions.

The Site shall not be reproduced without the consent of the author.

Copyright

This Site is protected under the copyright laws of Canada and other countries. The materials and images on this website are protected by copyright and are trademarked.

Michael Ellery either owns the intellectual property rights, including copyright, in and to this Site, or has acquired the necessary licenses in the information, including all text, HTML code, multimedia clips, images, graphics, icons and the selection and arrangement of the contents of this Site.

Unless otherwise noted, the content of the Site is for visitors’ personal and non-commercial use.

No Advice or Warranties

The information provided on this Site is believed to be reliable when posted. However, Michael Ellery does not warrant or guarantee the quality, accuracy nor completeness of the information or services made available on this Site. Such information and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranty or condition of any kind. Michael Ellery assumes no obligation to update the information or advise on further developments concerning topics mentioned.

Regarding use of the Site or the information herein, Michael Ellery, to the fullest extent permitted by law, expressly disclaims any and all warranties, representations and conditions of any kind whether express or implied, statutory or otherwise, including without limitation implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement, or arising from a course of dealing, usage or trade practice. The Site may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. You should not assume that the Site will be error-free or that the Site will operate without interruption. Michael Ellery may make changes to the content at any time in his sole discretion without notice.

The information on the Site, including but not limited to, newsletters, articles, opinions, views, wording, graphics and images is provided for educational or information purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical, legal or professional advice whatsoever and should not be relied upon in that respect. You should not act or rely on any information on this Site without seeking the advice of a professional.

No Endorsement

Michael Ellery does not exert responsibility, editorial or other control over the contents of the links to other Internet sites or any postings by a third party. Michael Ellery disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages, which may result from any postings by third parties. Michael Ellery disclaims any and all liability for injury or other damages, which result from an individual using techniques discussed on this or the linked websites.

References in this Site to third parties’ goods, services, products or publications are not endorsements or approval of such goods, services, products or publications. Links to other web sites are not endorsements or approvals of such sites, the third parties named therein, or their products and services, nor is any liability assumed for incompatibility, non-suitability, viral infection, worms, Trojan horses, or other destructive or disruptive components on or from such websites.

A link to another site should not be construed to mean that Michael Ellery is affiliated or associated with, or is legally authorized to use any trademark, trade name, logo or copyright symbol that may be reflected in the link or the description of the link to such other sites.

The Site contains links to websites and servers maintained by third parties over whom Michael Ellery has no control. By providing these links, Michael Ellery is not endorsing these websites nor is he responsible for the privacy practices, content, transactions, and the functioning of the websites.

Searches

Michael Ellery uses his best efforts but is not responsible for the results of any search results that reference sites and information located worldwide throughout the Internet. Because some of the content on the Internet consists of material that is adult oriented or otherwise objectionable to some people, the results of your use of the Site Search tool may automatically and unintentionally generate links or references to objectionable material. Michael Ellery can make no claim that such surprises will not occur. Computerized search technology does not give you search results limited to only the websites that you were seeking. There may be extraneous referenced results as well.

No Liability

You expressly understand and agree that Michael Ellery is not responsible for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damage or any other damages whatsoever and howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Site or in reliance on the information available on the Site, including any loss of use, lost data, lost business profits, business interruption, personal injury, or any other personal or pecuniary loss, whether the action is in contract, tort (including negligence), other tortious action or any other cause of action.

Michael Ellery disclaims any liability for unauthorized use or reproduction of any portion of the Site.

Michael Ellery assumes no liability for the delay, failure, interruption or corruption of any data transmitted in connection with this website.

In no event shall Michael Ellery or any third parties mentioned on this website be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, personal injury/wrongful death, lost profits, or damages resulting from lost data or business interruption) resulting from the use, misuse or inability to use this website, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or other legal theory, and whether or not Michael Ellery is advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify Michael Ellery from and against any and all actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising directly or indirectly from: (a) your breach of any of these Terms or any additional terms; (b) your access to or use of this Site or any website to which this Site is or may be linked from time to time; (c) your use of, reliance on, or publication, communication or distribution of anything on or from this Site; or (d) your violation of any law or regulation to the detriment of Michael Ellery. If you are dissatisfied with any material on this Site or with any of the Terms of use of this Site, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using this Site.

Conformance with Law

You agree that your use of the Site shall not violate any applicable local, national or international law, including but not limited to any regulations having the force of law. Some jurisdictions may have restrictions on the use of the Internet by their residents.

You agree not to impersonate another person in your use of the Site or the sending of any e-mail to an address listed on the Site.

Submissions

All information submitted to Michael Ellery via the Site shall be deemed and remain the property of Michael Ellery and Michael Ellery shall be free to use, for any purpose, any ideas, concepts, know-how or other techniques contained in information provided to Michael Ellery through the Site or sent through e-mail. Michael Ellery shall not be subject to any obligations of confidentiality regarding any such information submitted to it unless specifically agreed by Michael Ellery or required by law.

You agree that any information submitted for inclusion at the Site does not infringe on the intellectual property or other rights of any third parties and you grant Michael Ellery a right to provide access to the information from the Site. You warrant that any software submitted to Michael Ellery shall be free of computer viruses.

Viruses and Infections

While every effort is made to ensure that all information provided on this site does not contain computer viruses, Michael Ellery cannot and does not either guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading through the website will be free of infection or viruses, worms, or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. You should take reasonable and appropriate precautions to scan for computer viruses and should ensure that you have a complete and current backup of the applicable items of information contained on your computer system.

Confidentiality Warning

The Internet is not a secure medium and privacy cannot be assured. Michael Ellery cannot assume any responsibility for any harm or damage you may experience or incur by sending personal or confidential information to anyone.

Privacy Statement

Michael Ellery is committed to maintaining confidentiality, and privacy of your personal information in accordance with The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Manitoba (FIPPA) and your personal health information in accordance with The Personal Health Information Act of Manitoba (PHIA).

When you visit the Site, only information that is necessary for the operation and security of the website is collected. The server automatically collects your Internet domain name or Internet Protocol (IP) address, which may identify you depending on the “naming standards” followed by your Internet Service provider. This information is collected so that we know how many people visit our site, the geographical region they are from, and which pages they view on our site. The collection of this information is in accordance with FIPPA. The information is maintained in statistical reports and individuals are not identified. This information is not used for any other purpose. The statistical information may be kept for 3 years before it is destroyed. We do not disclose this information to any public bodies, trustees, agencies or individuals.

Before sending any personal information to Michael Ellery, please read the following information:

Personal Information

Personal Information under FIPPA is any recorded information on an identifiable individual. This can include, but is not limited to, an individual’s name, address, telephone number, age, identifying number, fingerprints, blood type, health-care history, education, financial, criminal, or employment history.

Providing Personal Information

As a visitor to this website, you are anonymous to Michael Ellery. There may be situations where you are requested to voluntarily provide personal information. All personal information collected will be kept confidential. We obtain this information only when you provide it voluntarily for a specific purpose namely responding to and processing your requests for information. Personal information that you provide will not be shared except as required or permitted by law.

Transmitting Personal Information via the Internet

Users should note when using this website that information will be transmitted over a medium which is beyond the control and jurisdiction of Michael Ellery. Accordingly, Michael Ellery assumes no liability for the delay, failure, interruption or corruption of any data transmitted in connection with this website.

As we cannot guarantee the security of electronic systems or e-mail, we do not recommend sending personal health information or sensitive personal information or complaints electronically.

Privacy Legislation

For more information on the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and how you can protect the privacy of your personal information, please contact the Access and Privacy Branch of the Province of Manitoba. Phone: 1-800-617-3588

Complete Agreement

These Terms represent the entire agreement between every user and Michael Ellery regarding use of the Site.

By agreeing to use the Site and providing personal information, you acknowledge reading the Terms and agree with the Terms including the collection, use, and disclosure of such information. Michael Ellery reserves the right to update the Terms at any time. Users are responsible for reviewing this document periodically for changes.

This statement was last revised on: May 2026