Last updated: May 25, 2026
These Terms of Service govern your use of harbornest.org. By accessing or using this site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.
Nature of the Site
HarborNest is an informational reference site covering dock and waterfront structure maintenance relevant to Canadian property owners. Content is editorial in nature and is based on publicly available sources. The site does not represent any professional engineering, legal, or regulatory advisory capacity.
Accuracy and Completeness
Content on this site is prepared with attention to accuracy based on available public information. However, conditions change, regulations are amended, and specific property conditions vary. HarborNest makes no representation that information on this site is current, complete, or applicable to any specific property or situation.
Users are responsible for independently verifying information relevant to their specific circumstances before acting on it.
Permitted Use
You may access and read content on this site for personal, non-commercial informational purposes. You may link to pages on this site from other websites provided the link does not misrepresent the nature or origin of the content.
The following uses are not permitted:
- Reproducing substantial portions of site content on other websites or publications without attribution
- Automated scraping of site content for commercial purposes
- Framing site content in a manner that misrepresents its origin
- Using site content in a manner that implies endorsement or professional certification
External Links
This site links to external sources including government websites and publicly funded resources. These links are provided for reference. HarborNest does not control the content of linked external sites and does not endorse any content, products, or services on those sites beyond their general usefulness as reference sources.
Third-Party Image Content
Images displayed on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Attribution is provided in accordance with the applicable licence for each image. Wikimedia Commons licensing terms govern the use of these images independently of these Terms of Service.
Limitation of Liability
HarborNest and its contributors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses or damages arising from reliance on information presented on this site, including but not limited to property damage, personal injury, regulatory penalties, or financial loss.
Use of this site is at your own risk. The site is provided as-is without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or accuracy.
Contact Form
The contact form on this site accepts questions and topic suggestions. Submission of the form does not create any contractual relationship, obligation to respond, or professional advisory relationship. Responses, if any, are informational only.
Modifications
These Terms of Service may be revised at any time. The date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following a revision constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from use of this site are subject to the jurisdiction of Canadian courts.