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Terms of Use

Last updated June 2026

By using the Civil Discourse Digital Toolkit you agree to these terms. The toolkit is a free educational resource from the University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science.

Educational purpose

The toolkit is provided for teaching and learning about prompting and civil discourse. It is not medical, legal, or professional advice, and it is not a substitute for clinical judgment.

AI-generated content

Responses are produced by large language models and may be inaccurate, biased, or incomplete. Always verify important information against authoritative sources before acting on it.

Acceptable use

Use the toolkit lawfully and respectfully. Do not submit patient-identifiable information, confidential data, or content that is unlawful or harmful, and do not attempt to disrupt or misuse the service.

Intellectual property

The toolkit’s content and design belong to the program and its contributors. You may reference the worked examples for your own learning and teaching with attribution.

No warranty and limitation of liability

The toolkit is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the program and the University are not liable for any loss arising from your use of the toolkit or reliance on its output.

Changes

We may update these terms as the toolkit evolves. Continued use after an update means you accept the revised terms.