Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of villagecornerworks.org (the "Site"), operated by VillageCornerWorks Editorial Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"), a corporation registered in Ontario, Canada. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

Nature of the content

The Site provides reference material on heritage building preservation, historic restoration practices, and related regulatory procedures in Canada. The content is informational. It does not constitute legal advice, professional engineering advice, conservation professional advice, or any other regulated professional service. Nothing on this Site creates a professional-client relationship between you and VillageCornerWorks Editorial Inc.

Accuracy and completeness

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the material published on this Site. However, heritage legislation, provincial building codes, municipal programs, and professional standards change. We do not warrant that any specific piece of content is current, complete, or applicable to your particular circumstances. You are solely responsible for verifying information with the appropriate provincial authority, building department, or qualified professional before acting on it.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, VillageCornerWorks Editorial Inc. and its directors, employees, and contributors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or reliance on the content of this Site. This includes, without limitation, damages arising from permit application failures, contractor disputes, regulatory non-compliance, or financial losses connected to a heritage property project.

Intellectual property

The original text content of this Site is the property of VillageCornerWorks Editorial Inc. and is protected under Canadian copyright law. You may read and share content for personal, non-commercial reference purposes, provided you attribute villagecornerworks.org as the source. Republication, adaptation, or commercial use of article content requires written permission. Photographs are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and remain subject to their respective Creative Commons licences; attribution requirements are set by the licence applicable to each image.

External links

The Site includes links to external government portals, professional associations, and other third-party websites for reference purposes. These links are provided as a convenience. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content of external sites. External links are not a commercial arrangement.

Contact form

The contact form on the About page is provided as a channel for editorial feedback and corrections. Submitting a message does not create a professional engagement or service relationship. Responses to contact form submissions are made at our discretion and do not constitute professional advice.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be directed to:

VillageCornerWorks Editorial Inc.
147 Sparks Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K1P 5B5
info@villagecornerworks.org
+1 (613) 475-0192