Last Updated: July 2026
1. Acceptance of These Terms
Welcome to the Montalcino Aortic Consortium (“MAC”) website.
The MAC website is owned and administered by the Genetic Aortic Disorders Association (GADA) Canada.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.
2. About MAC
The Montalcino Aortic Consortium (MAC) is an international collaborative network of clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the understanding, diagnosis and management of genetic aortic disorders.
This website provides educational information about MAC, its participating centres, research initiatives, publications, meetings and membership opportunities.
3. Educational Information Only
The information provided on this website is intended solely for educational and informational purposes.
Nothing on this website constitutes:
- medical advice;
- diagnosis or treatment recommendations;
- legal advice;
- research advice specific to an individual; or
- emergency medical guidance.
Always seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition.
Never disregard professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, contact your local emergency services immediately.
4. No Research Data Submitted Through This Website
The MAC website does not collect, store or process patient medical records or research data.
Research participation, clinical data collection and registry information are managed separately by participating institutions using their own approved research systems and ethics processes.
5. Membership
Certain areas of the website may be restricted to approved MAC members.
Membership applications are reviewed by the MAC Executive Committee.
MAC reserves the right to approve, refuse, suspend or terminate membership at its discretion where appropriate.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all website content, including:
- text;
- graphics;
- logos;
- publications;
- educational materials;
- images;
- videos; and
- website design,
is owned by or licensed to GADA Canada on behalf of MAC.
Users may copy or share MAC content for:
- educational purposes;
- research purposes; and
- non-commercial use,
provided that appropriate attribution to MAC is maintained.
Commercial use or republication requires prior written permission.
7. Acceptable Use
Users agree not to:
- interfere with website security;
- attempt unauthorized access to restricted areas;
- upload malicious software;
- misuse contact forms;
- impersonate another person or organization;
- use the website for unlawful purposes.
8. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites.
MAC is not responsible for the content, privacy practices or availability of external websites.
Links are provided solely for convenience.
9. Accuracy of Information
MAC strives to keep information accurate and current.
However, no guarantee is made that all information is complete, accurate or up to date.
Website content may be modified without notice.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MAC and GADA Canada shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this website or reliance upon information contained within it.
Use of this website is entirely at the user’s own risk.
11. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by the MAC Privacy Policy.
Please review that policy to understand how personal information is collected, used and protected.
12. Accessibility
MAC is committed to providing an accessible website.
If you experience accessibility barriers or require information in an alternative format, please contact us.
13. Changes to These Terms
MAC may revise these Terms of Use from time to time.
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada.
15. Contact Us
Montalcino Aortic Consortium (MAC)
Administered by Genetic Aortic Disorders Association (GADA) Canada
P.O. Box 42257
Mississauga RPO Maple Woods
Ontario L5M 4Z0
Canada
Email: info@gadacanada.ca