SCCA Membership Application
The SCCA Membership fee is a one time payment only. SCCA members enjoy the convenience of making a single payment for their entire tenure as a SCCA member.
Follow these two easy steps to become a member.
The Canadian Chiropractic Association is the national representative for the chiropractic profession. Our vision is that chiropractors will be an integral part of every Canadian’s healthcare team by 2023.
As a member, you are part of the largest community of Canadian chiropractors working to build a sustainable and thriving profession. Members gain access to exclusive benefits, clinical practice resources, professional development and continuing education opportunities, a supportive community, and an association committed to advocating on your behalf. Together, we are #ChiroStrong!
2023 CCA Membership Categories and Fees are as follows:
The SCCA Membership fee is a one time payment only. SCCA members enjoy the convenience of making a single payment for their entire tenure as a SCCA member.
Follow these two easy steps to become a member.
As a member of the SCCA, you will:
BACKGROUND
These terms and conditions of use (“Terms”) govern your use of: (i) the Student Canadian Chiropractic Association’s (“SCCA”, “we”, “us” or “our”) website found at www.scca.ca, and all webpages forming part of that website (“Webpages”); and (ii) any other websites, digital properties, audio offerings, mobile applications and/or mobile enabled sites that are owned and/or operated by SCCA and that do not have separate terms and conditions of use (collectively, the “Website”). Your use of the Website is subject to these Terms and any other additional terms and conditions posted in specific portions of the Website. Webpages may contain policies or terms that are specific to their content (e.g. payment terms), and, unless expressly stated otherwise, such policies and/or terms are in addition to and not a substitution for the Terms.
Read these Terms carefully, as they constitute a binding agreement between SCCA and each user of the Website (referred to below as the “User”, “you” or “your”).
By using the Website and its contents (the “Content”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and the privacy policy available at: www.chiropractic.ca/privacy-policy/ (the “Privacy Policy”). When used in these Terms, the term “Content” refers broadly to any content on the Website, including, for example, data, images, webcasts, blogs, and audio and video clips and streams.
When you visit the Site or send an email to us, you are communicating with us electronically. By accessing the Website, you consent to receive communications from us electronically and agree that we may communicate with you by email or by posting notices on the Website.
If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, then you must not access or use the Website.
Membership Eligibility
Canada – must be a student in a Canadian Recognized Program
International – must be a student registered in an Internationally Recognized program, and either be a Canadian Citizen or have an expressed interest in practising in the profession in Canada following graduation
All Chiropractic students enrolled with an accredited college are eligible to be student members of the SCCA.
All SCCA membership-related inquiries relating to cancellations or refunds will not be offered.
CONTENTS I. Informational Purposes Only; Not Medical Advice II. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability III. AMENDMENT TO TERMS IV. PERMITTED USE V. COPYRIGHT VI. COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS VII. TRADEMARKS VIII. GENERAL DISCLAIMER IX. GENERAL LIMITATION OF LIABILITY X. INDEMNITY XI. BLOG TERMS XII. PERSONAL INFORMATION XIII.NON-PERSONAL INFORMATION & COOKIES XIV.JURISDICTION AND GOVERNING LAW XV. DISPUTES XVI.TERMINATION OF USE XVII.MISCELLANEOUS XVIII.CONTACT |
I. Informational Purposes Only; Not Medical Advice
The information on the Website is for general educational purposes only. Your use of the Website, including any communication features forming part of its Content, does not establish a physician-patient relationship. The Website should never be used to solicit medical advice nor should any Content or communications made through the Website be construed as medical advice (including, for example, a diagnosis or treatment).
Neither the Content nor any communications made through the Website is intended to nor shall be construed a replacement or substitute for the practices, professional judgment, skill and expertise of health professionals and the advice of your physician and/or other health professionals should be sought in respect of any medical questions you may have. In the event of a medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency room.
II. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Accuracy and Completeness of Content. The SCCA does not guarantee the quality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, appropriateness or suitability of the Content and for itself and on behalf of its: (i) directors, officers, employees, members, contractors, agents and contributors; and (ii) affiliates and their directors, officers, employees, members, contractors, agents and contributors (collectively, the “SCCA Parties”) disclaims any liability in respect of the Content. Any use of the Website is at your own risk.
Changes to Content. The SCCA may, at any time without notice or liability, and for any reason whatsoever, terminate, amend, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Website, including, for example, by removing, adding or modifying:
No Endorsement. Unless otherwise specifically indicated by the SCCA, the SCCA does not recommend, endorse or in any way guarantee any: (i) specific tests, health care professionals, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may form part of or may be referred to in the Content; or (ii) third party websites (including those hyperlinked from the Website) or any information/material contained thereon (collectively, the “Third Party Websites”).Links provided to Third Party Websites are provided for convenience only.
You agree that none of the SCCA Parties are responsible for any content, services and/or products provided by or on any Third Party Website and in accessing such Third Party Website, you do so entirely at your own risk. As neither these Terms nor the Privacy Policy apply to Third Party Websites, you should carefully read their terms and conditions of use and other policies of prior to proceeding to use such Third Party Websites. You are responsible for taking all protective measures necessary to guard against viruses and other destructive elements that may arise from your use of Third Party Websites.
III. AMENDMENT TO TERMS
These Terms were last updated on the “Last Updated” date indicated above. Any modifications to the website shall become effective immediately upon their posting. It is your responsibility to check the Terms regularly to determine whether any changes have been made, by referencing the “Last Updated” date. If the Terms are, at any time, not acceptable to you, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately. Your continued use of the Website after any such modifications are posted will constitute acceptance of the Terms, as modified. The Terms apply exclusively to your use of the Website and do not alter the terms or conditions of any other agreement with any other SCCA Party you may now have or may have in the future.
IV. PERMITTED USE
Use of the Website is strictly limited to persons who are of legal age in the jurisdictions in which they reside.
Grant and Scope of Licence. The SCCA hereby grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sub-licensable, revocable, limited licence to use, copy, download, display on your computer, and print the Content solely for informational purposes and for your own personal use or for use within your organization, in each case in accordance with the Terms and in compliance at all times with applicable law. All other uses of the Content are expressly prohibited. For clarity, the scope of this licence:
You are also hereby granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sub-licensable, revocable, limited licence to create a hyperlink to the Website, provided that you shall not ensure that any website that includes a hyperlink to the Website (the “Source Website”) does not:
The above licence does not permit you to link any software to the Website.
Any unauthorized use of the Website or any of the Content immediately terminates the licence granted to you by the SCCA hereunder.
Prohibited Uses. You shall not modify the Content from the form as presented on the Website without acknowledging the source of the Content so modified (the “User Modifications"). Any User Modifications shall be made solely to the extent necessary to adapt the Content for the User’s own personal use. Any User Modification shall not modify, edit or delete any copyright, trademark, trade name, service mark, or any other proprietary notice or legend appearing on any of the Content.
In using the Website, you shall not:
User Communications - Additional Terms and Conditions. Without otherwise limiting any other provision of these Terms, to the extent that the Website permits you to post, email, or otherwise make available content, you agree not to post, email or otherwise make available content that:
The SCCA and its service providers may rely on information or content that you provide. You are responsible for any and all loss, damage, or additional costs that you or any of the SCCA Parties may incur as a result of any content that you provide, including where such content is in violation of any of the provisions of the Terms.
In the event that you send unsolicited ideas, suggestions or other materials in any format (“Submissions”) to the SCCA or the Websites, you will be deemed to have automatically granted to the SCCA and its successors and assigns, an irrevocable, unrestricted, non-exclusive, world-wide, right and license to use, copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display and otherwise exploit the Submissions or any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques associated with the Submissions for any purpose whatsoever, commercial or otherwise, using any form, media or technology now known or later developed, without providing compensation to you or anyone else, without any liability whatsoever, and free from any obligation of confidence or other duties on the part of the SCCA or its successors or assigns, and you hereby acknowledge that you waive all moral rights (including the right to be associated with the Submission) in the Submissions upon their submission to the Website.
Subject to any applicable law (and, in the case of personal information, the requirements of the Privacy Policy), any communications sent by you or the SCCA through the Website, whether solicited by the SCCA or otherwise, are on a non-confidential basis, and the SCCA shall be entitled to use and disclose the content of any such communication, including without limitation any ideas, inventions, concepts or know-how disclosed therein, for any purpose including without limitation developing, manufacturing and/or marketing goods and services. You agree not to assert or have any person assert on your behalf, any ownership right of any kind in such communications (including without limitation copyright, trademark, patent, unfair competition, moral rights, or implied contract) and hereby waive such moral rights in favour of the SCCA as well as the right to receive any financial or other consideration in connection with such communications.
This section shall survive any termination or expiry of these Terms.
Podcasts and Webcasts - Additional Terms and Conditions. With respect to podcasts and webcasts available through the Website (“Podcasts” and “Webcasts” respectively (which, for greater certainty, form part of the Content)), and without otherwise limiting any other provisions of these Terms, you:
Without limiting the provisions of the Section “COPYRIGHT”, below, Podcast and Webcast content is protected by Canadian copyright law and international conventions and laws of other countries.
Account Number and Password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, if any, including, for example, your password and all uses of your membership account, whether or not actually or expressly authorized by you.
V. COPYRIGHT
All Content is the property of the SCCA or its content contributors/suppliers and is protected by national and international copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, publish, distribute, display, modify, create derivative work from, or exploit in any way, in whole or in part, the Content without the prior express written consent of the SCCA or its content contributors/suppliers, as the case may be.
The SCCA and its content contributors/suppliers shall have the exclusive right to authorize or prohibit in their sole discretion any reproduction, publication, distribution, display, modification, creation of derivative work from, or exploitation in any way of, in whole or in part, the Content. In addition, the SCCA and its content contributors/suppliers shall have the right, at any time, to claim the authorship of any Content posted on the Website and to object to any use, distortion or other modification of such Content.
Nothing in the Website is to be interpreted as conferring a right to use the Content or the material protected by the Copyright Act (Canada) or equivalent foreign laws.
You may not decompile or disassemble, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to discover any source code contained in our Website. Without limiting the foregoing, you agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any aspect of our Website.
VI. COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS
We respect the intellectual property of others. The SCCA investigates notices of alleged infringement and takes appropriate actions under applicable law.
If you believe your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information and otherwisein accordance with the Copyright Act (Canada): (i) the claimant’s name and address; (ii) the work or other subject-matter to which the claimed infringement relates; (iii) the claimant’s interest or right with respect to the copyright in the work or other subject-matter; (iv) the location data for the electronic location to which the claimed infringement relates; (v) the infringement that is claimed; and (vi) the date and time of the commission of the claimed infringement.
VII. TRADEMARKS
Certain names, words, titles, phrases, logos, icons, graphics or designs in the Website constitute trade-marks, trade-names, trade dress and/or associated products and services of: (i) the SCCA Parties; (ii) SCCA’s partners, licensors, content providers, service providers and/or contractors; and/or (iii) other third parties (collectively, the “Marks”) and may be protected by Canadian law, international conventions and/or laws of other countries. The display of Marks on the Website does not convey or create any licence or other rights in the Marks. Any use of a Mark, in whole or in part, that is accessible via the Website without prior written authorization of: (a) the owner of the Mark; or (b) a person who is authorized (by licence or otherwise) to confer such authorization in respect of the Mark, is strictly prohibited.
VIII. GENERAL DISCLAIMER
THE SCCA MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY REGARDING THE FUNCTIONALITY, THE GOOD WORKING ORDER OR CONDITION OF THE WEBSITE, ITS SUITABILITY FOR USE, OR THAT ITS USE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED BY THE SCCA ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SCCA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE SCCA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE WEBSITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED ON THE WEBSITE. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SCCA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE, ITS SERVERS OR E-MAIL SENT FROM THE WEBSITE OR THE SCCA ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. THE SCCA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE CONTINUOUS, UNINTERRUPTED AND SECURE ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THE OPERATION OF THE WEBSITE MAY BE INTERFERED WITH BY NUMEROUS FACTORS OUTSIDE THE CONTROL OF THE SCCA. NONE OF THE SCCA PARTIES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT WILL ANY OF THE SCCA PARTIES BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES OR LOSSES RESULTING FROM VIRUSES, DATA CORRUPTION, FAILED MESSAGES, DAMAGES ARISING AS A RESULT OF: TRANSMISSION ERRORS OR PROBLEMS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS, THE SCCA’S CONTRACTORS, THE INTERNET BACKBONE, THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY YOU OR YOUR AGENTS OR OTHER EVENTS BEYOND THE REASONABLE CONTROL OF THE SCCA.
CERTAIN PROVINCIAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS, AS THE CASE MAY BE, DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MIGHT HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.
YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGES AND OTHER HARM RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT. NONE OF THE SCCA PARTIES SHALL BE DEEMED LIABLE FOR ANY USE OF THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT MADE BY YOU IN VIOLATION OF ANY APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND THESE TERMS OF USE.
If, despite the foregoing disclaimers of all liability, the SCCA is found by operation of law to be liable to you in any way in connection with your use of the website, THE SCCA’s maximum cumulative liability to you shall be limited to CDN$100.
IX. GENERAL LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Without limiting any other provision of these Terms, none of the SCCA Parties shall have any responsibility or liability to you or any other person for any loss or damage whatsoever, incidental, indirect, punitive, exemplary, consequential or special damages (including, without limitation, damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress or similar damages, harm to business or reputation, injury, loss of information or programs or data, loss of profit, loss of revenue or income, loss of salary or other compensation from employment), arising from or in connection with your use, misuse or reliance on the Website or the Content or any use or access to the Website, the Content, the User Modifications, and/or any Third Party Website (including without limitation any damages suffered as a result of omissions or inaccuracies in such sites or content, or the transmission of confidential or sensitive information to or from such sites). The foregoing limitation shall apply even if the SCCA or any of the other SCCA Parties have been advised of the possibility of such damages or loss or if such damage or loss was foreseeable. This Section IX shall survive any termination or expiry of these Terms.
X. INDEMNITY
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold each of the SCCA Parties harmless from any liability, loss, claim and expense, including reasonable lawyer’s fees and costs, that it, he or she, as the case may be, may incur as a result of or arising from: (i) any information submitted, posted, or transmitted on or through the Website through your account; and/or (ii) the use of the Portal under your account; including any violation of these Terms, and any violation of any rights of any other person or entity, including, without limitation, any intellectual property right, privacy right, or any other legally protected right of any individual or entity. This Section X shall survive any termination or expiry of these Terms.
XI. BLOG TERMS
Blog entries that are posted on the Website (“Blogs”) will be written by internal authors and will be author-moderated. The SCCA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to exercise editorial control over posted content, including without limitation removing, adding, modifying or otherwise changing any blog posting, in whole or in part. By submitting a comment to a blog, you agree that the SCCA may post the comment in its entirety, in an edited version, or not at all. Generally, any editing will be done primarily for purposes of clarity, length or deletion of offensive, inappropriate, or potentially defamatory material.
Comments or opinions expressed on a Blog are those of their respective authors and contributors, and do not represent the views of the SCCA. The SCCA has no obligation to screen or censor any of the Blogs, although as described above, the SCCA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to do so from time to time. The SCCA for itself and on behalf of the other SCCA Parties disclaims any responsibility and liability for, the truth, accuracy, or completeness of any Blog, or the quality, safety or legality of the subject of the Blog. Persons authoring and/or contributing to the Blog are responsible for the form, content and accuracy of the Blog. In addition, because user authentication on the Internet is difficult, the SCCA cannot and does not confirm that each user is who they claim to be. As a result, User acknowledges there may be, and assumes all, risks associated with dealing with other users with whom User comes in contact through the Website, including without limitation risk of harm in dealing with strangers, foreign nationals, underage persons or people acting under false pretenses.
XII. PERSONAL INFORMATION
The SCCA respects your right to privacy. All personal information that the SCCA may collect via the Website about you, is subject to the Privacy Policy.
XIII. NON-PERSONAL INFORMATION & COOKIES
The SCCA may collect non-personal identification information about you via the Website. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about your means of connection to the Website, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
The Website also uses “cookies” to help personalize and maximize your online experience. Cookies are text-only pieces of data that a website transfers to your hard drive or other website-browsing equipment for record-keeping purposes. Cookies often include unique, non-personal identifiers and permit the Website to recognize you and to keep track of your preferences. Three typesof cookies may be employed during your visit to the Website.
Cookies are also used for the following reasons:
Cookies are not used to run programs or to deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to your computer and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.
Please note that while most browsers are initially set to accept cookies, you have the ability to disable cookies if you wish, generally through changing your internet browser settings. It may also be possible to change your browser settings to enable acceptance of specific cookies. For more information on enabling and disabling cookies, please refer to the help section on your browser. Disabling cookies may cause some of the services or functions of the Website to become unavailable or inaccessible.
XIV. JURISDICTION AND GOVERNING LAW
The Website is hosted on servers residing in Ontario, Canada, and the Website is controlled by the SCCA from the Province of Ontario, Canada. By accessing the Website, you agree that the agreement hereunder is formed in the Province of Ontario, Canada, and that all matters relating hereto shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada, without regard to the conflicts of laws principals thereof.
You acknowledge and agree that dispute between you and the SCCA or any other person arising from, in connection with or relating to the Website, the Content or the Terms, shall be resolved before the Courts of the Province of Ontario, Canada sitting in the City of Toronto, and you hereby irrevocably submit and attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of those Courts in respect of any such dispute.
This Section XIV shall survive the expiry or termination of the Terms.
XV. DISPUTES
Please read this Section carefully because it affects rights that you might otherwise have. It provides for resolution of most disputes and/or claims arising from or in connection with your use of the Website and/or these Terms (each a “Dispute” and collectively, “Disputes”) through arbitration instead of court proceedings.
This Section XV shall survive termination of these Terms.
XVI.TERMINATION OF USE
In the event that you breach any provision of the Terms, then, without limiting any other remedy of the SCCA or any other SCCA Party, you are prohibited from using the Website or any Content. The SCCA has the sole discretion to determine whether a breach of the Terms has occurred.
The SCCA (or any person acting on the SCCA’s behalf) may, at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, and in their sole discretion, immediately:
(i) suspend or terminate (in whole or in part) your authorization to use and/or access the Website or any of the Content; and/or
(a) suspend, terminate, remove or permanently delete and destroy, as applicable, any users of the Website, any identification, URL, IP address, domain name, and/or any material that any user of the Website has posted or submitted to the Website;
(b) restrict access to the materials posted or submitted to the Website; and/or
(c) bar any user from any future use of the Website,
in each case, without any prior notice or any to the user or any other person. You agree to comply with any directions and/or steps taken by the SCCA (or any person acting on the SCCA’s behalf) in the event that any of the above measures are taken, whether in respect of: (a) your use of or access to the Website or any of its Content; or (b) any material that you have posted to the Website, or otherwise.
XVII.MISCELLANEOUS
XVIII.CONTACT
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by mail at 186 Spadina Ave, Suite 6. Toronto, Ontario M5T 3B2, Attention: Privacy Officer.
SCCA MEMBERSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Membership Eligibility:
All students registered in a recognized school of chiropractic in Canada or Internationally are eligible to be student members of the Student Canadian Chiropractic Association (SCCA). By becoming a member of the SCCA, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
The SCCA Privacy Policy and website Terms & Conditions will also govern all membership-related issues in the organization. The two documents can be found here:
The SCCA may amend any of these documents at any time by posting revised Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions on the SCCA website.
Membership Categories:
Chapter Members:
SCCA Chapters are based in a school that has a Canadian or Internationally Recognized Program, be comprised of at least 25 students each of whom who have signed an Individual Member Declaration, have a Board of Directors and Constitution, and have entered into a School Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding with the SCCA, with dues paid from the Chapter to the SCCA.
Individual Members:
An individual member must be a student registered in a Canadian or Internationally Recognized program where there is no Chapter, and has signed and submitted an Individual Member Declaration, and has paid dues directly to the SCCA.
Membership Term:
SCCA memberships comprise entire period for which students are registered in their schools, up to and including graduation.
Payment Terms
By providing the SCCA with their payment method information, each Chapter or Individual member: (i) represents that they are authorized to use the payment method that they have provided and that any payment information they have provided is true and accurate; and (ii) authorize the SCCA to charge the payment method for their membership dues and other services or products the member may purchase from the SCCA.
Refund Policy
All dues are non-refundable.
Questions regarding SCCA Terms and Conditions presented in this document may be directed to: [email protected]
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER DECLARATION
You already have a registration In Progress as a Regular Member. Would you like to cancel and register as a New Graduate?
YesNoAt the CCA, we realized that there was more that could be done to support new graduates as they enter the chiropractic profession. As a new graduate, your CCA membership dues will be complimentary for up to 18 months, depending on your graduation date.
As a member of the CCA, you are entitled to benefits and resources geared to provide you with professional and personal support:
All Canadian-licensed Chiropractors who are members in good standing of their relevant provincial chiropractic association are eligible to be professional members of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) with full voting privileges. By becoming a member of the CCA, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
The CCA Privacy Policy and website Terms & Conditions will also govern all membershiprelated issues in the organization. The two documents can be found here:
Privacy Policy: https://www.chiropractic.ca/privacy-policy/
Terms & Conditions: : https://www.chiropractic.ca/terms-and-conditions/
The CCA may amend any of these documents at any time by posting revised Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions on the CCA website.
All active CCA members are categorized as Regular Members unless they are eligible for another membership category.
CCA members are eligible for the “Other” membership rate if they have have been working less than 15 hours per week and are treating up to 60 patients per week. Members in the “Other” membership category who return to the CCPA “Regular Member” category must inform the CCA to remain in good standing. In certain circumstances where a member goes from the Other category to a Regular member, the CCA will inform members of any additional dues owing to remain in good standing.
Practice Interruption: This category falls under the “Other” category if members will not be practicing for a period of more than 1 month but less than 12 months (Maternity leave, sick leave, etc.). The CCA member will be transferred to the ‘Other’ category. This will allow them to maintain their CCPA (protection, malpractice) coverage for the duration of their leave.
If a member wishes to change categories from Regular to Other or vice versa, all members must do so with the intent to stay in that category for a minimum of 6 months without changing back into another category.
CCA members who have graduated within 12 months of registering with the CCA are categorized as New Grads. These members receive up to 18 months of complimentary membership before they have to begin paying their dues. Upon entering into the paying cycle in their second year, all New Grads have the opportunity to pay quarterly installments for their membership dues
Once members join the CCA, the membership department will verify you are apart of your respective provincial association before moving forward with a letter of good standing to the CCPA.
The CCA professional membership year is January 1 to December 31 annually. All professional memberships expire on December 31 regardless of when they commenced.
Current CCA memberships are due for renewal by November 30 prior to the start of the membership year. Members must pay all outstanding fees from the previous year in order to be eligible to renew. Subject to the payment of all outstanding fees, memberships auto-renew on November 30 for the following membership year unless the member notifies the CCA that they do not wish for their membership to renew. If a member resides in Quebec and has questions regarding changes to their account relating to the CCA, please contact your provincial association to handle such requests. We will work with your provincial association to ensure all updates and changes are in accordance with our policies.
The membership dues shall increase by two percent (2%) each membership year unless specified otherwise. Membership dues are payable in advance for the following membership year between September - December. Where members have submitted a payment method to the CCA and joined autorenewal for membership dues, the CCA shall automatically charge such payment method on November 30 for the next year’s membership dues in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
Those members who have not paid their membership dues by November 30 will be provided with a grace period to pay their dues in full to remain in good standing till December 31 before a late fee of $115 is applied. If a member has not paid their membership dues by December 31, they will receive a 10 day grace period to renew their membership. After the grace period, in accordance with CCA Bylaws, the CCA Board of Directors or a designated committee of members will be informed and provided consent that the member will no longer be considered in good standing. Members who have not paid their membership dues following the end of the grace period will no longer be considered to be in good standing, and this change in status will be reported to the CCPA.
Members who have not renewed their membership (Regular or Other members) or who have not paid their membership dues by December 31 prior to the start of the membership year are subject to an additional late fee of $115 in order to become a member for that membership year.
A “New Member” is defined as a newly-licensed chiropractor or an existing Doctor of Chiropractic who has not been a member of CCA in the past 12 months. Membership fees will be pro-rated corresponding to the month of joining. CCA members must also become a member in good standing with their provincial association. Following these steps will allow all members to gain full access to the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA).
By providing the CCA with their payment method information, each member: (i) represents that they are authorized to use the payment method that they have provided and that any payment information they have provided is true and accurate; and (ii) authorize the CCA to charge the payment method for their membership dues and other services or products the member may purchase from the CCA.
All members who are leaving the association for more than 12 months are eligible to cancel their memberships. Please ensure your status is up-to-date with all related parties involved. The CCA will inform the CCPA appropriately of any changes or cancellations, which is a requirement for CCPA liability protection. Members who are requesting a cancellation of their membership can do so immediately online at the time they would like to cancel their membership. All changes and/or cancellations will be processed on the same day of the month. All refunds due to a change of status or cancellation of membership will be processed on the official effective date.
Members who choose to cancel their membership with the CCA from January 1- June 30 of the current year are eligible for a pro-rated refund representing the remainder of months in the year. From July 1-December 31, any member who chooses to cancel their membership with the CCA will not receive a refund. All members who change their membership status (Regular or Other category) throughout the year will receive a refund or will be required to make appropriate payment for the specific category they move into on a pro-rated basis for the remainder of the membership year. Once you change your category, you cannot perform another change for a minimum of 6 months.
All members except Quebec are responsible to contact the CCA to cancel or change their membership category. In special circumstances when the Province or CCPA reaches out to the CCA for a member cancellation, the CCA will follow through on that request and update the members account immediately without notice to stay in compliance with our bylaws. Members of Quebec are required to contact their provincial associations to handle any CCA related request regarding cancelling or changing of status.
The refund policy at the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) extends for the current year only. All dues that go back to previous years or outside of the current year are non-refundable unless deemed appropriate.
Total annual dues for the CCA are collected every year from October through December for the following year. Pro-rated refunds are applicable for a change of status or cancellation request. Also, depending on the change of status request, a member may be required to pay a pro-rated amount. For any special circumstances or extraordinary cases, a detailed email outlining what has happened will be required for CCA to determine next steps. An email will be sent to acknowledge your receipt of your request and another email to inform you of your approval or rejection of a refund.
Members who choose to cancel their membership with the CCA from January 1- June 30 of the current year are eligible for a pro-rated refund representing the remainder of months in the year. From July 1-December 31, any member who chooses to cancel their membership with the CCA will not receive a refund. All members who change their membership status (Regular or Other category) throughout the year will receive a refund or will be required to make appropriate payment for the specific category they move into on a pro-rated basis for the remainder of the membership year.
The CCA will provide a refund for the reasons specified below:
Category | Type of Refund | Receive Refund |
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Change of Status | Pro-Rated | Refund processed immediately for the next month onwards. In certain circumstances when a member goes from the Other category to a regular member, the CCA will inform members of any additional dues owing to remain in good standing. |
Cancellation | Pro-Rated | Refund processed on the official effective date for the next month onwards. Please refer to the “Note” above for more in depth details about cancellation refunds. |
Special Circumstances: A. Overcharging members during the current year Incorrect funds charged to members during the current year |
Full refund of the overcharged or incorrect funds | After being reviewed and verified, the funds will be refunded right away |
Extraordinary Cases: factors that are beyond the CCA’s control that normal prudence and experience could not foresee, anticipate or provide for | Case-by-Case Review | After review, verification and approval, refunds will either be refunded or declined. |
If you reside in Quebec and have questions regarding changes to your account relating to the CCA, please contact your provincial association to handle such requests. We will work with your provincial association to resolve any issues in accordance with our Refund Policy.
If your refund is approved, it will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment. If you are cancelling your membership, once approved, a letter will be sent to the CCPA to acknowledge the cancellation. If you have any questions or concerns about our Refund Policy, please contact us by phone at 416-585-7902 x397 or email [email protected]
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