Privacy Policy
Effective date: September 24, 2026
Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using this website (“the Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
About the Site
This Site presents the academic and research work of Dr. Daniel Dutton, including the SEED Health and Atlantic SPROUT research initiatives. It is a personal and professional research website and is not an official website of Dalhousie University or any partner institution.
Use of the Site
You may access and use the Site for lawful, personal, academic, and informational purposes. You agree not to:
- use the Site in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations;
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its server, or any connected system;
- introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful material;
- use automated systems to scrape, harvest, or collect information from the Site in a manner that burdens or disrupts its operation;
- use content from the Site in a way that infringes the intellectual property or other rights described below.
Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, the content on this Site, including text, research summaries, graphics, logos, and the SEED Health and Atlantic SPROUT marks, is the property of Dr. Daniel Dutton or is used with permission, and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial, and academic use, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices and appropriately cite the source. Publications and other works authored by third parties remain the property of their respective authors and publishers and are subject to their own terms.
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or exploit any content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
Research content and no professional advice
The content on this Site is provided for general information and academic purposes only. It reflects research and scholarly work and does not constitute medical, health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. Research findings summarized on the Site may be preliminary, subject to peer review, or superseded by later work.
Accuracy and availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep the Site accurate and up to date, but we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Site or its content. We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice.
Links to other sites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including institutional and social media pages. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, products, or practices of any third-party site, and access is at your own risk.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dr. Daniel Dutton will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising from your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site or its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and handle personal information. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in that Policy.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of New Brunswick and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute relating to the Site or these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Brunswick.
Changes to these Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The current version will always be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact:
Dr. Daniel Dutton
Email: daniel.dutton@dal.ca
Phone: (506) 636-6257