{"id":767,"date":"2022-01-01T00:01:02","date_gmt":"2022-01-01T05:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.fibrocanada.ca\/?page_id=767"},"modified":"2025-08-01T14:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T20:25:12","slug":"policies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/policies","title":{"rendered":"Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\"><h1>Policies<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_0 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module et_blog_grid_equal_height preset--module--divi-blog--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_posts et_flex_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_9842 clearfix et_pb_no_thumb et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-9842 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-board-docs category-policies pmpro-level-required pmpro-level-8 pmpro-no-access\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/code-of-conduct-board-members\">CODE OF CONDUCT &#8211; Board Members<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Board Members&#8217; Code of Conduct The board of directors is committed to teamwork and effective decision-making. Towards this end board members will: Provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_9848 clearfix et_pb_no_thumb et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-9848 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-policies category-committee-documents pmpro-level-required pmpro-level-3 pmpro-level-2 pmpro-level-4 pmpro-level-5 pmpro-level-6 pmpro-level-7 pmpro-level-8 pmpro-level-9 pmpro-no-access\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/code-of-conduct-committee-members\">CODE OF CONDUCT &#8211; Committee Members<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>FAC expects Committee members to maintain a high standard of ethical performance in the conduct of the Association&#8217;s business. Towards this end, Committee members shall: Strive to attend all meetings, sending apologies to the chair for necessary absences&#8230;.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_8289 clearfix et_pb_no_thumb et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-8289 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-board-docs category-policies pmpro-level-required pmpro-level-8 pmpro-no-access\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/code-of-conduct-gen-membership\">CODE OF CONDUCT &#8211; General Membership<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>On March 15, 2021, Policy #21-001 &#8211; Code of Conduct, Ground Rules, Values was approved by the Steering Committee who agreed to foster the following virtues in our work and relationships: Collaboration is \u201ca mutually beneficial and well- defined relationship&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_1961 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_3 post-1961 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-policies tag-policy-2 pmpro-has-access\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/conflict-of-interest-policy\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/FACButterflyLogo.png\" width=\"209\" height=\"230\" alt=\"Conflict Resolution : FACButterflyLogo\" class=\"et_pb_post_main_image\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/conflict-of-interest-policy\">Conflict of Interest &#038; Conflict Resolution Policy<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Fibromyalgia Association Canada (FAC) believes in transparency and accountability in everything we do. But as in any organization conflicts can arise. FAC is committed to resolving conflicts in a fair and respectful way. FAC believes this policy will ensure we do just that. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_2878 clearfix et_pb_no_thumb et_pb_blog_item_0_4 post-2878 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-policies pmpro-has-access\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/dei-policy-coming-soon\">Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy (coming soon)<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_2876 clearfix et_pb_no_thumb et_pb_blog_item_0_5 post-2876 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-policies pmpro-has-access\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/harassment-and-abuse-policy\">Harassment and Abuse policy (coming soon)<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_1457 clearfix et_pb_no_thumb et_pb_blog_item_0_6 post-1457 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-policies pmpro-has-access\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/cookies-policy\">COOKIES POLICY<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Cookies are files with small amounts of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer&#8217;s hard drive.&nbsp; FAC uses &#8220;cookies&#8221; to collect information. Most web browsers are initially&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_2435 clearfix et_pb_no_thumb et_pb_blog_item_0_7 post-2435 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-policies pmpro-has-access\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Fibromyalgia Association Canada [FAC] is committed to protecting the privacy of the&nbsp;personal information&nbsp;of its volunteers, members, advisors, and stakeholders. We value the trust of those we deal with, and of the public. 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