Terms & Conditions

Terms, Conditions, and Notices Agreement Between User and CANA

The contents of this Web site are available for the personal, noncommercial use of its Users conditioned on the User’s acceptance, without modification, of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. Use of the content, services, and/or materials presented in any and all areas of this site constitutes the User’s agreement to abide by the following terms and conditions:

Copyright And Trademark Notices
All contents of this Web site are: Copyright © 1996-present California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA), c/o ATW Strategies LLC, 575 Market St, Suite 400, San Francisco, California 94105 U.S.A. or third party content providers and are protected by international copyright law. All rights reserved. This Web site is protected by copyright as a collective work and/or compilation pursuant to U.S. copyright laws, international conventions and other copyright laws.

If the User downloads any material, the User may not alter it or further reproduce it and the User must keep all copyright and other notices intact. The right to use materials available on the Website is not transferable to any other person or entity. The User is responsible for all use of this Website through User’s account (under any screen name or password) and for ensuring that all use of this Website through User’s account complies fully with the provisions of this Agreement. User may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, or other content, software, products or services obtained from this Web site.

Disclaimer
While CANA may update this Website, it makes no representation, warranty, or assurance as to the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the site or any information contained herein. In no event shall CANA be liable to anyone for any damages or injury whatsoever resulting either from his/her access to, and use of, information at this Internet site, or from his/her inability for any reason to gain access to this site.

All materials and services on this site are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The content published on this website may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein. CANA may make improvements and/or changes to this website and the content available on the website at any time. CANA makes no representations and, to the fullest extent allowed by law, disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose regarding the suitability of information available on this website; the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the content, services, products, text, graphics, links, or other items contained within this site, or the results obtained from accessing and using this site and/or the content contained herein. CANA does not warrant that the functions contained in the materials will be uninterrupted or error-free, nor that defects will be corrected, nor that this site, including bulletin boards or the server that makes it available, are free of viruses or other harmful components. The user assumes the entire cost of all necessary maintenance, repair or correction.

Use of this site is at your own risk. This site may contain advice, opinions, and statements of various information providers and content providers. CANA does not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any advice, opinion, statement or other information provided by any information provider or content provider, or any user of this site or other person or entity. Reliance upon any such opinion, advice, statement, or other information shall also be at your own risk. Neither CANA nor its affiliates, nor any of their respective agents, employees, information providers or content providers shall be liable to any User or anyone else for any inaccuracy, error, omission, interruption, timeliness, completeness, deletion, defect, failure of performance, computer virus, communication line failure, alteration of, or use of any content herein, regardless of cause, for any damages resulting there from.

Links to Other Web Sites
This Website may contain links and pointers to Internet sites maintained by others. CANA does not operate or control in any respect any information, products or services on such third-party sites. Third party links are included solely for the convenience of users, and do not constitute any endorsement by CANA. User assumes sole responsibility for use of third party links and pointers. If this site provides links or references to other sites, it does so purely as a convenience to users of this site. CANA shall have no responsibility for the content on such sites and CANA shall have no liability for damages or injury resulting from content at other sites.

Software Available on this Web Site
Any software that is made available to download from this Website (“Software”) is the copyrighted work of CANA’s suppliers. Use of the Software is governed by the terms of the end user license agreement, if any, which accompanies or is included with the Software (“License Agreement”). End users shall not install or use any Software that is accompanied by or includes a License Agreement, unless the end user first agrees to the License Agreement terms. Any such software is not available to Users in territories where its distribution is prohibited by law.

E-Commerce Activity
Complete description of the goods or services offered: Registrations for educational meetings

Returned merchandise and refund policy:
A full refund can be obtained for Meeting Registrations if notified 30 days prior to event. 50% refund if notified 15 days prior to event. No refunds given less than 15 days prior to event. EMAIL a request for refund to canamgr@canainc.org

Customer service contact:   info@canainc.org

Transaction Currency: US Dollars only

Export of legal restrictions: none known

Delivery Policy: Via electronic means

Address of Merchant’s Outlet’s Permanent Establishment including Merchant’s Outlet Country:
CANA
575 Market St., Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94105

Consumer Data Privacy Policy – contains

What information is collected
Information collected is only used to conduct e-commerce transactions, register individuals for continuing educational meetings, and to obtain CE credits from the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for meeting attendees.

With whom the information is shared
Information is shared with Authorize.net, Bank of America merchant services and CANA Association Manager

How the customer can opt-out
At any time, you can send an email message to info@canainc.org (except for e-commerce confirmation emails) to unsubscribe from CANA’s mailing list or email service at any time.

How we protect and secure your information
CANA provides numerous security measures in place to protect you from the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control, including your credit card information if you choose to conduct an e-commerce transaction from the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology website. Utilized are industry-standard tools, such as firewalls, secure servers and other services to ensure that your information is secure and confidential.

Modification
CANA shall have the right, at its discretion, to change, modify, add or remove terms of this agreement at any time. Changes shall be effective immediately, and subsequent use by the User of this site shall constitute the User’s acceptance of them.

Indemnity/Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall CANA or its affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, CANA’s materials. The User specifically acknowledges and agrees that CANA is not liable for any conduct of any user.

As a condition of use of this Website, the User agrees to indemnify CANA from and against any and all liabilities, expenses (including attorneys’ fees) and damages arising out of claims resulting from User’s use of this Website, including without limitation any claims alleging facts that if true would constitute a breach by User of these terms and conditions. If the User is dissatisfied with any CANA material, or with any of CANA’s terms and conditions, the User’s sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the CANA Web site.

General
This site is intended to provide a service to visitors. CANA may at any time and for any reason delete, modify or supplement the content of this site without notice and at its sole discretion. CANA reserves the right to deny access to this Website to anyone at any time.

This Agreement shall be deemed to include all other notices, policies, disclaimers, and other terms specified in this Website; provided, however, that in the event of a conflict between such other terms and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.

This Agreement has been made in and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with California law. Any action to enforce this agreement shall be brought in the federal or state courts located in the State of California. If any provision is deemed to be unlawful or unenforceable, that shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Any communication with this site or any other email transmission to CANA is non-confidential. The User authorizes CANA to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use it for any purpose. Whoever transmits any communication to this site or otherwise to CANA is solely responsible for its accuracy and completeness.

CANA’s trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade dress and products displayed at this site are protected both in the United States and internationally. Use of any of the foregoing without CANA’s prior, written permission, except to identify CANA products as such, is prohibited.

Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

Termination
This agreement is effective until terminated by CANA, at any time without notice. In the event of termination, the disclaimers and limitations set forth in this agreement shall survive.

CANA Program Terms & Conditions

The following policies apply for the CANA Spring and Fall meetings annually. Participants are asked to agree to these Terms & Conditions at the time of registration.

Registration Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the CANA meeting or any separate ticketed event, please email your cancellation to cana.manager@gmail.com.

Cancellation Fees:

• 31 days or more prior to event: A $25 transaction fee will be deducted from the cost of the registration/ticket fee; the remainder will be refunded.
• 16-30 days prior to event: 20% of cost will be deducted from the cost of the registration/ticket fee; remainder will be refunded.
• 15 or fewer days prior to event: no refund will be provided because the expense of your anticipated participation has already been incurred.

All cancellation notices must be emailed to cana.manager@gmail.com.

Photography, Audio & Video Waiver

Portions of this CANA meeting will be photographed and audio/video recorded for various purposes, including reporting, promotion, archival, or sale and distribution. By registering, individuals agree that CANA may photograph or record by audio/video their attendance and involvement in any portion of the meeting. Furthermore, individuals agree that the CANA may use these photographs and/or recordings without additional approval or permission.

Exhibitor / Sponsor Email List

CANA provides a list of conference attendee emails to our meeting sponsors and exhibitors, as a benefit of their support. This email list is sent after the conclusion of the meeting. If you would like to removed from this list, please visit CANA staff at the Registration Desk during the conference to sign the opt-out form.

Health & Safety Code of Conduct

CANA is dedicated to providing a safe event experience for all participants involved including attendees, sponsors, vendors, staff, exhibitors, and anyone else who will be present at the event. All events are hosted in accordance with the health & safety policies as mandated by the city and state in which the event is hosted, at the time of the event (i.e. attendance limits, social distancing, mask requirements, etc.).

Given that the responsibility of a safe in-person event is equally shared among event organizers, event vendors, event sponsors, and event attendees, CANA has developed the following code of conduct to which all participants need to abide by. This policy outlines a collection of rules and regulations that include what is and is not acceptable or expected behavior and should serve as a reminder that if we all collectively respect the significance of this contribution, we are advocating for the well-being of our fellow global citizens. By registering and attending a CANA event, you also agree to release CANA and its affiliates of liability related to your participation, as explained under Liability Disclaimer and Release.

Expected Behavior

• Before Leaving Home
  • Follow relevant guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), or your local health authority.
  • Adhere to government issued travel restrictions and guidance issued by the region you will be traveling to and the region you are traveling from.
  • Evaluate your own health and that of people you are in close contact with; contact the meeting/event organizers if you have concerns.
  • Stay home if you feel sick.
  • Add to your phone’s contact list, the event organizer’s contact information – CANA, 575 Market Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105; info@canainc.org; 415-610-8499.

• On-site During the Event
  • Abide by the events rules and restrictions, as set forth by the venue and CANA.
  • Assume all risks of attending an in-person event, including the potential risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 and associated variants.
  • Follow guidance from the local health authority, for everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:
    • Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or an alcohol-based sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
    • Avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
    • Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Throw used tissues in the trash.
    • Wear masks or facial coverings when and where suggested (or mandated by the local health authority).
  • Agree to have your temperature taken before entering the meeting/event venue, as required by the venue or CANA.
  • Agree to show proof of immunizations, as required by the event venue or CANA.
  • Agree to wear a mask or facial covering, as required by the event venue or CANA.
  • Agree to change your mask multiple times a day, as required by CANA.
  • Adhere to social distance protocols put in place by CANA or the event venue and respect others’ personal space.
  • Go to the event First Aid office (or equivalent) at any time if you feel unwell or are experiencing flu-like symptoms.
  • Stay in your room and contact CANA for further instructions if you wake up not feeling well during the event.

• Post-event
  • Based on current contact tracing advice from many health authorities, if you test positive for COVID-19 up to 14 days after returning home, please contact CANA immediately to advise them.

Unacceptable Behavior

Being negligent and unwilling to follow the rules and regulations listed in this code of conduct, even after a verbal warning has been provided by the CANA team.

Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior

If a participant chooses to not follow the rules and regulations listed in this code of conduct, CANA may take any action deemed appropriate depending on the circumstances, ranging from issuance of a warning to the offending individual to expulsion from the event with no refund of registration or sponsorship fees paid.

Witnessing Unacceptable Behavior

If at any point you feel unsafe because another participant is not following the code of conduct, please contact CANA. Contact information can be found at the end of this document.

Liability Disclaimer & Release

General Event
In consideration of being allowed to register for, and participate in a CANA event, activity, or experience (“EVENT”), you (“PARTICIPANT”), hereby assume all risks and waive, release from liability, and covenant not to sue the venue at which the event is hosted, the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (“CANA”), HollandParlette, or their respective members, employees, board members, agents, or volunteers (the “PARTIES”) for any expense, loss, damage, personal injury (including loss of life, disability, or serious harm), property damage or theft, negligence, or actions (each, a “LOSS”) resulting from or arising in connection with your travel to, attendance at, or participation in the EVENT and any related activities unless said LOSS is caused by the sole, gross negligence of PARTIES. PARTICIPANT agrees that this waiver and release shall bind PARTICIPANT and their personal representatives, shall be enforceable to the fullest and broadest extent of the law, and, if any portion is held invalid, the remainder should continue in full legal force and effect. PARTICIPANT is an adult of sound mind and capable of entering into this waiver. PARTICIPANT has read its terms and fully understands and agrees to the provisions herein. PARTICIPANT understands and is aware that their participation in the EVENT involves risk, including, but not limited to, travel, physical activity, locales where public health and safety may be at risk, or activities that involve risk that PARTICIPANT creates for others or others may create for PARTICIPANT. These risks may lead to a LOSS, and PARTICIPANT nonetheless chooses to participate in the EVENT. PARTICIPANT is also aware that there are risks that they may not have considered, yet PARTICIPANTS waives their right to any claims that may occur from these unconsidered risks and chooses to participate in the EVENT. PARTICIPANT acknowledges that no promises, representations, or affirmations of fact were made to me by PARTIES or its representatives concerning the safety or danger associated with traveling to the EVENT or participating in any activity or interaction related to or associated with the Event.

COVID-19 and It’s Variants
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19 and it’s associated variants (hereinafter referred to as “COVID-19”), has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and has been the subject of national, state, and local public health and emergency orders. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from close proximity to infected persons and contact with contaminated objects and surfaces. It is also known that an asymptomatic individual can be infected with and transmit COVID-19 without their knowledge. Infection with COVID-19 is widely known to result in illness, personal injury, disability, up to and including death. While all CANA events are held in accordance of the guidance provided by the city/state in which the venue is located and the CDC, as well as any restrictions implemented by the event venue, due to the highly contagious nature of COVID-19, the potential for transmission by asymptomatic individuals, and the close proximity in which individuals must participate, CANA cannot guarantee that you, your child(ren), your partner or spouse, or other individuals with whom you come into contact will not be exposed to, or become infected by, COVID-19 as a result of your participation. THEREFORE, to participate in an EVENT, hosted by CANA, on you, for yourself, your child(ren), your partner, your legal representatives, heirs and assigns, hereby waive, release, and discharge the venue at which the EVENT is hosted, CANA, HollandParlette, and any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability for any and all losses or damages resulting from bodily injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death resulting directly or indirectly from exposure to or infection with COVID-19 before, during, or after participating in the EVENT.

Anti-Harassment / Discrimination Policy

It is the policy and practice of the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) to maintain and foster environments, including CANA offices, meetings, and conventions, in which all CANA members and participants are treated with decency and respect.

CANA is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all persons who participate in CANA related programs and activities can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of all forms of discrimination and harassment. Such behavior is prohibited by law and CANA policies. In accordance with this policy and directives of the CANA Board of Directors, CANA will take all reports of discrimination and harassment seriously and will take appropriate action to protect CANA members and participants if this Policy has been or reasonably appears to have been violated, or if CANA determines that there is a reasonable possibility that prohibited conduct will occur in the future.

CANA has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination and all forms of harassment, whether lawful or unlawful, including but not limited to sexual harassment. This zero-tolerance policy means that no form of unlawful discriminatory or harassing conduct towards any employee, member, client, contractor, or other person in our association will be tolerated. This zero-tolerance policy also applies to conduct that is lawful but which CANA or its designated representatives determine is offensive or otherwise unacceptable in the context of any CANA related environment. CANA is committed to enforcing its policy at all levels within CANA, and any person who engages in prohibited discrimination or harassment will be subject to discipline, up to and including discharge from membership.

This policy is equally applicable to CANA’s members, participants, directors and vendors. CANA reserves the right to preclude such individuals from participation in any CANA-related event or transaction to the extent that the persons or entities have violated, or pose a reasonable risk of violating this policy.

Conduct Covered by this Policy:

This policy applies to and prohibits all forms of harassment and discrimination, not only sexual harassment. Accordingly, CANA absolutely prohibits harassment or discrimination based on sex, age, disability, perceived disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Harassment may take many forms, including the following:

• Discrimination is unequal treatment of an individual or group of people based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services where there is no legitimate reason for such treatment.
• Harassment, on any of the basis set forth above in the definition of discrimination, is defined as unwelcome conduct, including verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct, that explicitly or implicitly affects a person’s employment or education or interferes with a person’s work or educational performance or creates an environment such that a reasonable person would find the conduct intimidating, hostile, harmful, or offensive. Harassment as used in these guidelines includes Sexual Harassment.
• Sexual Harassment: Sexual Harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors, and other unwelcome verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
  • Quid Pro Quo: a person’s submission to such conduct is implicitly or explicitly made the basis for employment decisions, academic evaluation, grades or advancement, or other decisions affecting participation in a CANA program; or,
  • Hostile Environment: such conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive that it unreasonably denies, adversely limits, or interferes with a person’s participation in or benefit from the education, employment, or other programs and services of CANA, creating an environment that a reasonable person would find to be intimidating or offensive.
• Retaliation includes threats, intimidation, reprisals, and/or adverse employment or educational actions against a person based on a report of Prohibited Conduct or participation in the investigation, report, remedial, or disciplinary processes provided for in these guidelines.
• Other Offensive or Unacceptable Behavior: The CANA Board or Executive Committee, or its designee, reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion and in good faith that actual, planned, threatened, or reasonably potential conduct of a CANA member or participant is offensive or otherwise unacceptable. In said instances, and in accordance with this Policy, CANA may take steps to protect its members and participants from said offensive or unacceptable behavior. Examples of unacceptable behaviors include, but are not limited to:
  • intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech, or actions by any participant in any CANA related event and in one-on-one communications carried out in the context of CANA project;
  • harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments or visual images related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, appearance, or other personal characteristics;
  • inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides);
  • deliberate staring, leering, intimidation, stalking, or following;
  • harassing photography or recording;
  • sustained disruption of talks or other events;
  • unwelcome and uninvited attention or contact;
  • physical assault (including unwelcome touching or groping);
  • real or implied threat of physical harm;
  • real or implied threat of professional or financial damage or harm;
  • racist, sexist, and other exclusionary jokes uttered in situations where third parties may be offended.
• Applicability of Anti-Harassment Policy at CANA Events and Conferences: Exhibitors, members, invitees, guests and vendors in CANA conferences and exposition halls, sponsors or vendors are also subject to this Policy. In particular, exhibitors are prohibited from using sexualized or hostile images, activities, or other material. Booth staff (including volunteers) may not use sexualized clothing, uniforms, or costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized or hostile environment.

Computer Messaging and Information Systems:

CANA participants are particularly cautioned that the use of e-mail, voice mail, other electronic messaging systems, or social networking sites, may give rise to liability for harassment. Participants may not generate, should not receive, and must not forward, any message or graphic that might be taken as offensive based on sex, gender, or other protected characteristic. This includes, for example, the generation or forwarding of offensive “humor” which contains sexually-offensive terms, or terms which are offensive to any race, religion, ethnicity, or other protected group.

Participants receiving offensive messages over CANA supported websites or social networking sites, or receiving other prohibited offensive messages or graphics over CANA supported websites or social media sites, should report those messages to the CANA Office or a member of the CANA Board of Directors.

No participant is authorized to use any CANA equipment, software or communication systems for the preparation, transmission, or receipt of sexually offensive messages or graphics, or for other messages or graphics which might be taken as offensive based on any other protected characteristic.

Participants are reminded that CANA retains the right to monitor its equipment, software and communication systems to ensure compliance with this requirement.

Mandatory Procedures in Cases of Harassment:

Any CANA member, staff member or participant who believes that he or she has been subjected to harassment of any kind, or who has witnessed what he or she believes to be harassment in a CANA environment (such as at a CANA conference, meeting, or at a CANA office) has the responsibility to report the harassment immediately to the CANA Executive Director, or a staff member, officer, or director. Once a report of harassment is received, the matter will be processed in accordance with this Policy.

CANA is committed to taking all reasonable steps to prevent harassment, and will make every reasonable effort to completely address and correct any harassment that may occur. However, CANA cannot take prompt and effective remedial action unless each participant assumes the responsibility of reporting any incident of harassment immediately to an appropriate supervisory employee.

Every report of harassment will be initially evaluated by an impartial party designated by the Board of Directors to assess the general seriousness of the conduct being reported. The seriousness may range, for example, from conduct that does not materially violate this Policy, to conduct that warrants a reasonable investigation, to conduct that warrants investigation by an independent third party, to conduct that must (in addition to the other levels of investigation) be reported to law enforcement agencies. This determination shall be made by CANA in good faith, giving the benefit of the doubt to the reporting party. The determination will be made by the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee or its designate, in consultation with legal counsel.

Once a determination of the general seriousness of the conduct being reported is made, the Board of Directors, Executive Committee or its designate, working in consultation with legal counsel if desired, shall direct appropriate action be taken.

Examples of “appropriate action be taken” include, but are not limited to:

• engagement of legal counsel or other harassment specialist to conduct a comprehensive professional investigation of the matter and prepare a written report of findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors.
• appointment of an impartial volunteer led committee to investigate the matter, assess it, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.
• directing CANA officers or directors and/or legal counsel to speak with the offending party in an effort to secure assurance that the offending conduct will not happen again, securing a sincere apology, and/or taking steps to ensure that it does not happen again.
• directing CANA officers, the Executive Director, and/or legal counsel to speak with the reporting party to fully address their reasonable concerns.

A written report of all such determinations and appropriate actions taken will be documented in a reasonable manner.

When a report of investigation or recommendations are made to the Board of Directors or its designate, and there has been a finding that this Policy has been violated, the Board of Directors or its designate shall take reasonable steps to ensure that CANA members and participants are kept as safe and comfortable as possible. These steps may include appropriate corrective and remedial action, including but not limited to disciplinary action, reprimand, removal from the premises, expulsion from membership, or termination of employment or status as a contractor. In cases of doubt, the Board or its designate may take steps to ensure said safety and comfort of CANA members, staff and participants, even though the offensive or unacceptable conduct has not been proven to have occurred.

In the event that a CANA member is to be the subject of a disciplinary action or expulsion, CANA procedures providing procedural due process shall be applied. See CANA Bylaws, Article 7, Section 5.

Complaints and investigations arising therefrom will be commenced promptly and impartially, with every effort to maintain confidentiality. The complainant and the accused will be informed of the results of the investigation and determinations of the Board or its designate.

Reporting Without Fear of Retaliation:

No CANA participant will be retaliated against for reporting harassment. This no-retaliation policy applies whether a good faith complaint of harassment is well founded or ultimately determined to be unfounded.

Any participant who feels he or she has been retaliated against in violation of this no-retaliation policy is responsible for reporting the retaliation to CANA leadership, in the same manner as any other form of harassment or discrimination should be reported.

Intentionally False Reports

Because complaints of discrimination or harassment may involve interactions between persons that are not witnessed by others, reports of discrimination or harassment cannot always be substantiated by additional evidence. Lack of corroborating evidence or “proof” should not discourage individuals from reporting discrimination or harassment under these Guidelines. However, individuals who make reports that are later found to have been intentionally false or made maliciously without regard for truth, may be subject to disciplinary action under CANA policy. This provision does not apply to reports made in good faith, even if the facts alleged in the report cannot be substantiated by an investigation.

Response to Reports of Harassment and Discrimination

This section provides an overview of the procedures CANA uses to respond to reports of harassment. While the Board of Directors has general responsibility for oversight of the reporting process and investigation of a report, other leadership or legal counsel may be involved and consulted as necessary.

Reporting Options
Any person may make a report, including anonymously, of violation of this Policy to the CANA Office or to a member of the CANA Board of Directors.

• Reports of alleged harassment or discrimination may be made to CANA in any of the following ways:
  By telephone by calling the CANA Office at 415-610-8499 or a CANA Board member directly.
• In person by visiting the CANA office, located at 575 Market St. Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105.
• By email to the CANA office at info@canainc.org or a CANA Board member directly.

Questions About This Policy:

If you have any questions at all about this policy, about whether you should report an incident under this policy, or about CANA’s commitment to an association free of discrimination and harassment, please speak to the CANA office or a member of the CANA Board of Directors.

CANA Exhibitor Contract Terms & Conditions

AGREEMENT TO CONDITIONS. Each exhibitor agrees to abide by these conditions, it being understood and agreed that the sole control of the Exhibit Hall rests with the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, hereinafter called ‘CANA’.

ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE. Upon receipt of signed contract and payment, Exhibit Display Rules & Regulations will be e-mailed or sent to exhibitor. Notification of booth assignment will occur on or before the first date of the conference. Space is assigned on a first come, first-served basis. If spaces selected are taken, exposition management has the right to assign the next best available space. No more than 2 exhibiting companies are allowed per booth (i.e. if sharing a booth space).

EXHIBIT FEE. Exhibit fee includes 6’ draped table, 2 side chairs, wastebasket and sign indicating company name.

PAYMENT POLICY. Signed contract and payment is due at least 20 days prior to the meeting. CANA reserves the right to cancel an exhibit space for non-payment or for misrepresentation of products to be displayed.

CANCELLATION OF EXHIBIT SPACE BY EXHIBITOR. All booth cancellations must be submitted to CANA in writing. In the event of an exhibitor canceling booth space, the following cancellation policy will apply:

• Cancellations made on or before 60 days ahead: An amount equal to 50% of the total booth fee will be retained by CANA.
• No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than 60 days ahead.

USE OF EXHIBIT SPACE. Exhibit space is assigned on the express understanding that it is to be used solely for the display of exhibitor’s products and services that are either directly related to anesthesiology or are approved by CANA if not directly related to the anesthesia health care industry. If a product or service is to be sold on-site during the conference, the exhibitor’s refund policy must be clearly displayed in the booth.

CARE OF EXHIBIT SPACE. The exhibit floor will be cleaned daily by the venue management. All rubbish should be placed in trash receptacles at the close of the exposition each day. Exhibitors must not place any refuse, or any materials which will endanger public safety or cause inconvenience to other exhibitors, on the floor during exhibit hours. Booths should be set up and in order before the opening hour of each exposition day. Exhibitors shall not injure, mar, mark, paint or in any manner deface the hall; or use nails, hooks, pins, screws, Scotch tape or masking tape on the building. The exhibitor is liable for any and all damages which may be caused to the building or venue property in connection with his or her exhibit.

INSURANCE AND LIABILITY. Exhibitors wishing to insure their property must do so at their own expense. It is recommended that all exhibitors have representatives in attendance at all times when exhibits are open, and especially when exhibits are being set up or dismantled, to protect them against loss. CANA will not be responsible for, and shall be indemnified and held harmless by exhibitor from and against any and all claims and damages of every kind, including for injury to or illness of any person or persons, and for damage to or loss of property, arising out of or attributed, directly or indirectly, to the operations or performance of exhibitor and exhibitor’s agents and employees under this agreement. Exhibitor further acknowledges that insurance covering the exhibit and/or property against damage and business interruption losses are the sole responsibility of the exhibitor. It is expressly understood and agreed, and exhibitor agrees by accepting these rules, that he/she will make no claim of any kind against CANA, or any of its members, its employees, or hired service contractors for any loss, damage to or destruction of goods, or for any injury that may occur to exhibitor and/or employees of exhibitor during the CANA Meeting while at the CANA Meeting venue, or for any damage of any nature or character whatsoever.  The CANA venue is not liable to the exhibitor for any damage to or for the loss or destruction of any exhibit or the property of the exhibitor by fire or other casualty covered by an extended coverage endorsement to a fire insurance policy, whether caused by negligence of the hall, its officers, agents, servants, employees or otherwise, all claims for any such loss or damage being expressly waived by exhibitor who agrees to indemnify and hold the hall harmless from such claims.

RESTRICTIONS. No more than 2 exhibiting companies are allowed per booth. All displays, demonstrations and personnel, including those in the act of distributing product literature, must be confined to the individual exhibitor’s own leased exhibit area and must not interfere, obstruct or otherwise unduly affect the operation of others.

EXHIBITOR APPOINTED CONTRACTORS. Exhibitors agree to notify CANA in writing if utilizing the services of an outside contractor at any time during the exposition. Exhibitor appointed contractors must conform to all exposition regulations, including proof of insurance.

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT. CANA reserves the right to alter locations of exhibitors or of booths shown on the floor plan if deemed to be in the best interest of the exhibition. This contract is subject to all rules and regulations of the Association, and to all conditions under which space at the CANA Meeting venue is made available to CANA. Exhibitor agrees to abide by all applicable fire, utility and building codes. Exhibitors are responsible for knowing and abiding by the Exhibit Display Rules and Regulations. CANA reserves the right to cancel this agreement and/or reject an exhibitor at any time. CANA management reserves the right to prohibit or evict exhibitors whose presentation or whose representatives’ actions are in any manner deemed offensive, irrelevant or otherwise inappropriate.

AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT. All points not covered herein are subject to settlement by CANA, and CANA reserves the right to make such changes, amendments and additions to this contract. If legal action is required to enforce this contract, the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees, administrative costs, costs of court and any other expenses incurred in enforcing the contract. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, San Francisco County. Venue for any action under this contract shall be in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.

The California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) Social Media Policy & Procedure / Terms of Use
I. SCOPE
Online social media enables individuals to share their insights, express their opinions and share information within the context of a nationally and internationally distributed conversation. Each tool and medium has proper and improper uses. While the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) supports the value of these conversations and online interaction, it is important for member-owners, staff, volunteers and representatives to understand what is recommended, expected and required in order to promote CANA’s mission online.

CANA’s social media work is meant to achieve the following goals:
• Build professionalism and the image of CANA as a powerful and credible professional organization
• Improve the public image of California Nurse Anesthetists as professionals
• Increase the image of CANA as a valued and trusted organization
• Promote CANA meetings and services
• Engage the nurse anesthetist community in discussions to build overall community
• Build community and recognition for the CANA E-journal and Newsletter
• Grow CANA membership and relevance
• Change practice through advocacy and dissemination of information, e.g., the CANA Legal Fund, Semi-Annual Meetings, etc.
• Create a culture of philanthropy, e.g., the Planned Giving Fund, etc.

The purpose of this policy and procedure is to increase clarity and compliance among CANA member-owners, staff, volunteers and representatives regarding how they function independently and collectively with the multiple types of social media platforms utilized by CANA. Abiding with this social media policy will also help protect the organization from potential liability. Policy governing the behavior of CANA member-owners, staff, volunteers and representatives as it relates to social media use is contained in the CANA Privacy Policy.

CANA’s social media platforms are hosted by Facebook® and a public/password-protected private website, canainc.org. The social media target community is the nurse anesthetists who work in California and abroad in all areas of surgical venues. The social media community includes lay people, nurse anesthetists and other professionals in related areas.

II. POLICY
The following policy addresses terms of use, oversight of posting and monitoring of material, and the infrastructure of the organization to support social media within CANA.

Terms of Use:
Postings will not:
• Be offensive, threatening, illegal, or inflammatory, defamatory, or hostile
• Promote, or advertise a commercial product or solicit business or membership to other organizations not approved by CANA
• Contain phone numbers, or email addresses unless approved by CANA
• Infringe on the rights of the organization or any individual or entity to include privacy, intellectual property or publication rights

Handling of posts:
CANA reserves the right to:
• Ban future posts from people who repeatedly violate the terms and conditions
• Remove or edit comments at any time whether they violate terms or not

Oversight of Postings:

The Social Media Administrators (CANA Association Management Company) are the primary individuals authorized to post on CANA’s social media platforms, on behalf of the association. This includes replies to comments and questions. The administrators reserve the right to remove content without notice.

Primary Social Media Administrator: CANA Association Management Company & Communications Committee Chair

The Other Administrators have the authority to post on behalf of the association and/or in absence of the Primary Social Media Administrator.

Content Approvals and Monitoring Procedures:

Content posted on CANA’s social networking sites must be approved and monitored by the following content managers:

CANA Editorial Committee

For additional guidance and/or administrative decisions on social media and its policies, the following individuals are to be consulted:

CANA Association Management Company
Practice Committee Director
Public Relations Committee Chair

Final determination on postings remains the responsibility of CANA’s Editorial Committee.

A social media task force composed of CANA volunteers within the organization will function with the following purpose: to develop and drive the strategic direction of CANA’s social media objectives, goals, and outcomes.

The social media task force team is composed of members of the CANA Communications committee, CANA Board of Directors, and student nurse anesthetist volunteers who are responsible for administering the daily focus and branding of CANA’s social media platforms through collaborative work, maintenance, tasks and related activities. The Social Media Administrators will be responsible for developing measurements to determine how well CANA’s social media platforms are achieving the stated goals. These measures will be reported annually. Types of measurements will include, but not be limited to:
• Number of comments per posts
• Number of times posts or comments within posts are removed each month and the
reason(s) the posts are removed
• Number of new members generated through social media posts, if possible
• Number and type of complaints
• Number of times and types of posts where there is disagreement about whether to post content or not

III. PROCEDURE
CANA member-owners, volunteers, staff, representatives and social media task force teammates who wish to submit an article, video, information or other content to a CANA social media site must email the information to the Social Media Administrator(s). The Social Media Administrator(s) will send the information to the Editorial Committee for approval.

All persons involved in CANA are responsible for helping identify interesting topics to post and for sharing these ideas with the Social Media Administrators.

 

The California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) Social Media Terms of Use
Welcome to our website, canainc.org, and to our CANA Facebook page. If you continue to browse and use these online services you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern CANA’s relationship with you in relation to these online services. The term ‘COMPANY’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) whose registered office is 575 Market St. Suite 400, California 94105. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our online services. The use of these online services are subject to the following terms of use:
• The content of the pages of these online services is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
• Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered through our online services for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• Your use of any information or materials contained in these online services is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through these online services meet your specific requirements.
• These online services contain material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
• All trade marks reproduced in these online services which are not the property of, or licensed to, the operator are acknowledged.
• Unauthorized use of these online services may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.
• Periodically these online services may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
• You may not create a link to canainc.org or our CANA Facebook page from another
website or document without CANA’s prior written consent.
• Your use of these online services and any dispute arising out of such use of the online services is subject to the laws of the United States of America.

Privacy Policy
This privacy policy sets out how CANA uses and protects any information that you give CANA when you use our online services. CANA is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using these online services, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. CANA may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page periodically to ensure that you agree with any changes. This policy is effective from 1st of September, 2012. As a registered Facebook user, you are also subject to Facebook’s privacy policy. Please check your Facebook account privacy settings for further information. CANA will not be liable for any  privacy infringements to your personal Facebook profile secondary to your participation on CANA’s Facebook site.

What we collect:
We may collect the following information:
• Name and job title
• Contact information, including email address
• Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
• Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather:
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
• Internal record keeping
• We may use the information to improve our products and services
• We may periodically send emails about conferences, pertinent political topics or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided
• From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for research
purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customize the website according to your interests.

Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Links to other websites
Our online services may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over the other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
• Whenever you are asked to fill in a form on a website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
• If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for any purpose, you may change your mind at any time by writing to us We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have
your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen. You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be applicable to receive this information. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please contact us. If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or
email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

The California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) posts job listings for the convenience of our members and the nurse anesthetist community. CANA does not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. CANA explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about job listings or the accuracy of the information provided by the employer. CANA is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions or any other aspect of employment or pre-employment screening without limitation. It is the responsibility of users to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting employment or pre-screening appointments and to thoroughly research the facts and reputation of each organization to which they are applying.

CANA reserves the right to remove job postings or employers that appear to discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, disabled or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or gender. CANA also reserves the right to refuse to post jobs that do not support the interests of the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) community.

CANA offers its job board as a resource for employers to connect with members/CRNAs seeking career-related opportunities including internships, co-ops, and part and full-time jobs. CANA is not responsible for the content of any information provided by any person or organization on the job board website, nor is CANA responsible for the conduct of any such person or organization.

If you suspect any fraudulent or other inappropriate actions involving the CANA job board, please immediately report it to the CANA office via phone at 415-610-8499 or via email at info@canainc.org.

We reserve the right to update this warning and disclaimer notice regarding the use of these services.  In addition to the above, please refer to this Privacy Policy from Job Board software provider MemberClicks: https://www.memberclicks.com/privacy