Terms of Use

All use of the CatIQ Connect website is subject to the terms and conditions set forth below. Any use of such Web pages constitutes the user’s agreement to abide by the following terms and conditions. All information provided to CatIQ Connect is owned by MSA Research. Except for making one hard copy print of limited portions of CatIQ Connect’s website on an ad hoc basis, or downloading as expressly authorized by CatIQ Connect, information may not be reproduced, transmitted, resold or distributed without CatIQ Connect’s permission.

CatIQ Connect shall not be liable to any user or anyone else for any inaccuracy, error or omission, regardless of cause, in CatIQ Connect information or for any damages resulting therefrom.

Users may through hypertext or other computer “links” gain access to other sites on the Internet which are not part of CatIQ Connect’s Web pages. CatIQ Connect assumes no responsibility for any material outside of CatIQ Connect’s Web pages which may be accessed through any such “link.”

Delivery Policy

Registration to the CatIQ Connect is confirmed once online registration is completed and the attendee receives a confirmation of registration via email. Attendees should check in at the registration desk upon arrival at the conference.

Privacy Policy

CatIQ Connect is administered by MSA Research in partnership with CatIQ, a Canadian corporation, and is therefore subject to Canada’s federal ‘Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act’ PIPEDA. For more information on PIPEDA click here.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

MSA Research and CatIQ are committed to excellence in serving all customers including people with disabilities.

Assistive Device

We will ensure that our staff is trained and familiar with various assistive devices we have on site or that we provide that may be used by customers with disabilities while accessing our goods or services.

Communication

We will communicate with people with disabilities in ways that take into account their disability.

Service Animals

We welcome people with disabilities and their service animals. Service animals are allowed on the parts of our premises that are open to the public.

Support Persons

A person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will be allowed to have that person accompany them on our premises. Fees will not be charged for support persons.

Notice of Temporary Disruption

In the event of a planned or unexpected disruption to services or facilities for customers with disabilities, MSA Research and CatIQ will notify customers promptly. This clearly posted notice will include information about the reason for the disruption, its anticipated length of time, and a description of alternative facilities or services, if available. The notice will be placed at the front desk.

Training

MSA Research and CatIQ will provide training to employees, volunteers and others who deal with the public or other third parties on our behalf. Training will also be provided to people involved in the development of policies, plans, practices and procedures related to the provision of our goods and services. This training will be provided to staff within two weeks of hiring and will include the following:

  • An overview of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the requirements of the customer service standard
  • MSA Research’s and CatIQ’s plan related to the customer service standard
  • How to interact and communicate with people with various types of disabilities
  • How to interact with people with disabilities who use an assistive device or require the assistance of a service animal or a support person
  • How to use the equipment or devices available on-site or otherwise that may help with providing goods or services to people with disabilities
  • What to do if a person with a disability is having difficulty in accessing MSA Research’s and CatIQ’s goods and services

Feedback Process

Customers who wish to provide feedback on the way MSA Research and CatIQ provide goods and services to people with disabilities can e-mail, or verbally, provide feedback. All feedback, including complaints, will be directed to our President. Customers can expect to hear back in 3 business days.