1. Acceptance
By accessing or using stoneandharbor.org (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
2. Nature of the Site
Stone and Harbor is an independent reference that presents publicly available information about Transport Canada boating regulations and Canadian recreational boating requirements. The Site is not affiliated with Transport Canada, the Government of Canada, or any provincial or territorial authority.
3. No Legal Advice
Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice. The content is provided for general informational purposes only. Regulations may change after an article's stated review date. Users are responsible for verifying current requirements against official sources, including Transport Canada publications and the text of applicable legislation at laws-lois.justice.gc.ca.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Stone and Harbor does not warrant that the information is accurate, complete, current, or free of errors. The use of information from this Site is at your own risk.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Stone and Harbor and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use this Site or its content, including any reliance on information presented here for boating safety or legal compliance decisions.
6. Intellectual Property
The original written content on this Site is owned by Stone and Harbor and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without written permission. Images sourced from Wikimedia Commons are subject to their respective Creative Commons licences, which are credited where applicable. Excerpts from Canadian legislation are reproduced under the terms of the Government of Canada's Open Government Licence.
7. External Links
The Site links to third-party websites including government portals and reference resources. These links are provided for convenience. Stone and Harbor does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any linked site.
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any dispute arising from use of this Site is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.
9. Changes
These terms may be updated at any time. The "Last updated" date above indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Contact
For questions about these terms: info@stoneandharbor.org
Stone and Harbor, 145 King Street West, Suite 800, Toronto, ON M5H 1J8, Canada