Welcome to Opti-Guide (the “Site”), published and operated by Infoptic (“we”, “us”, or “our”). Opti-Guide is Canada’s leading trade portal, news platform, and professional directory dedicated to the Canadian optical sector, serving optometrists, dispensing opticians, ophthalmologists, clinic owners, optical retail dispensaries, frame designers, and laboratory suppliers nationwide.
By accessing, browsing, or utilizing Opti-Guide (opti-guide.com), including our trade articles, event calendars, professional directory, classifieds, and newsletters, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Site and all content, tools, services, and digital features offered by Opti-Guide and Infoptic. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue your use of the Site immediately. Your continued use of the Site represents your ongoing acceptance of these terms, as amended from time to time.
2. Nature of Information & Professional Disclaimer
Trade Information Only — No Medical or Clinical Advice: The content published on Opti-Guide is provided exclusively for journalistic, informational, educational, and business networking purposes within the optical and vision-care trade. Articles, product highlights, and clinical summaries do not constitute personalized optometric, ophthalmological, medical, diagnostic, or patient-care advice. Healthcare professionals are solely responsible for their clinical evaluations and patient decisions.
3. Intellectual Property Rights & Copyright
All materials featured on Opti-Guide, including but not limited to editorial articles, reports, interviews, logos, photographs, graphics, software, layouts, and trademarks (including Opti-Guide and Infoptic), are the intellectual property of Infoptic or its respective content licensors and are protected under Canadian copyright laws, international treaties, and applicable trademark legislation.
You may view, download, or print excerpts from the Site for your personal, non-commercial professional reference, provided you preserve all copyright, author attribution, and proprietary notices. Any republication, mass redistribution, digital scraping, or commercial exploitation without prior written consent from Infoptic is strictly prohibited.
4. User Submissions, Classifieds & Directory Listings
Where the Site allows practitioners or commercial entities to post job openings, clinic listings, equipment classifieds, or commentary:
- Accuracy & Lawfulness: You represent and warrant that all information provided is accurate, up to date, and compliant with Canadian and provincial laws, as well as applicable professional codes of conduct.
- Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to post defamatory, obscene, deceptive, or infringing content, nor transmit any malware, automated crawlers, or unsolicited promotional material (spam).
- Editorial Moderation: Infoptic reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to review, edit, reject, or remove any submission, advertisement, or classified listing that violates these terms or our professional standards.
5. External Links, Advertisers & Third-Party Services
The Site contains hyperlinks and promotional banners directing users to third-party websites, optical manufacturers, industry associations, and educational institutions. These external links are provided solely for your convenience. Infoptic does not endorse, control, or assume liability for the practices, products, privacy policies, or content of third-party websites.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
The Site and all materials, services, and functionalities are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties or representations of any kind, either express or implied. Infoptic disclaims all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular trade purpose, and non-infringement.
In no event shall Infoptic, its directors, officers, employees, contributors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this Site or any linked resources.
7. Privacy & Data Protection
Your privacy is of vital importance to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal data are governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Quebec’s Law 25.
8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these terms shall be instituted exclusively in the competent courts of the judicial district of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, feedback, or editorial inquiries regarding these Terms of Use, please contact our team:
Infoptic / Opti-Guide
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Website: infoptic.ca