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Terms of Use

Last updated: May 14, 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of homegrovejournal.org and all content published on it. By using this site, you agree to these terms.

1. Content Purpose

The information on this site is provided for general informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute professional outdoor, medical, or safety advice. Trail conditions, park regulations, and facility availability change continuously. Always verify information with the relevant park authority before making decisions based on content published here.

2. Disclaimer of Liability

Homegrove Journal makes reasonable efforts to keep published information accurate and current. However, we make no warranties — express or implied — as to the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content on this site.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Homegrove Journal, its authors, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on information published here. This includes, but is not limited to, injuries, property damage, or losses resulting from outdoor activities.

3. Intellectual Property

All original text, design, and editorial content on homegrovejournal.org is the property of Homegrove Journal and is protected under Canadian copyright law. You may link to individual pages and quote brief excerpts with attribution, but reproduction of full articles or substantial content portions requires written permission.

Images sourced from Wikimedia Commons are used under their respective Creative Commons licences. Licence details and attribution information are available on the corresponding Wikimedia Commons file pages.

4. External Links

This site includes links to external websites including government park resources, booking systems, and field information sources. These links are provided for convenience. We do not control the content or availability of external sites and are not responsible for their accuracy, privacy practices, or service continuity.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use this site in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality, or interfere with other users' access. Automated scraping or data extraction beyond standard search engine indexing is prohibited without prior written consent.

6. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising from use of this site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

7. Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

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