Linking Policy

Linked Internet Sites

The Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (“ATIO”) prohibits the creation of links to, caching of, and the framing of any portion of http://www.atio.on.ca or any web pages associated with it (the “ATIO Site”) without prior written permission from ATIO. ATIO reserves the right to disable any unauthorized links or frames and specifically disclaims any responsibility for the Content available on any other Internet sites linked to the ATIO Site.

To obtain permission to create a link to the ATIO Site, please see below for ATIO contact information.

Prohibited Use of ATIO Marks

The ATIO Logo, name, and any other graphics, or logos of ATIO are trade marks of ATIO (“ATIO Marks”). Other than with prior written permission from ATIO, ATIO prohibits the use of ATIO Marks as hyperlinks or in any other way including, but not limited to, linking in any manner reasonably likely to:

(a)	imply affiliation with, endorsement or sponsorship by ATIO;
(b)	cause confusion, mistake, or deception;
(c)	dilute or tarnish ATIO’s Marks; or
(d)	disparage or discredit ATIO.

To obtain permission to use the ATIO Marks on your website please see below for ATIO contact information.1ENDP

Limitations on the use of “Certified”

The following designations may be not used or implied, alone or in combination with any other word, name, title, or designation:

(a)	“Certified Translator”;
(b)	“Certified Conference Interpreter”;
(c)	“Certified Court Interpreter”; or
(d)	“Certified Terminologist” (collectively, “Certified Designation”);

unless that individual is registered as a certified member of ATIO.

The use or implication by an individual that they are a Certified Designation, when in fact the individual is not registered as a certified member of ATIO, constitutes an offence pursuant to s.8 (2) of the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario Act, 1989.

Any organization, corporation, association etc. that intends to represent to the public that they make referrals to, employ or otherwise utilize an individual that is certified as a Certified Translator, Certified Conference Interpreter, Certified Terminologist or Certified Court Interpreter must, prior to such representation being made, provide ATIO with a written list containing the names of all the individuals that use the Certified Designation. ATIO, in its sole and absolute discretion, will determine whether approval should be given for the use of the Certified Designation. !ENP

Contact Information

ATIO
Catherine Bertholet – Executive Director
1 Nicholas Street – Suite 1202 – Ottawa Ontario K1N 7B7
613-241-2846 / 1-800-234-5030
cbertholet@atio.on.ca !ENP