Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using SilverHarbor Home (silverharborhome.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, discontinue use of the site.
Nature of the Site
SilverHarbor Home is a static informational website. All content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. The site is not a contracting service, a referral network, or a commercial platform. It does not sell products, services, or professional advice.
Informational Use Only
The content on this site — including articles, tables, and references — describes general approaches to home insulation in Canadian climates based on publicly available guidance. Nothing on this site constitutes professional engineering, architectural, construction, or legal advice.
Building codes, insulation requirements, and best practices vary by province, territory, and municipality. Users are solely responsible for verifying that any information obtained from this site is applicable to their specific situation and location, and for consulting licensed professionals as required.
Accuracy and Currency of Information
SilverHarbor Home makes reasonable efforts to ensure that content is accurate at the time of publication. However, building codes, product specifications, and technical standards are subject to change. The site makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or currency of any information presented.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, SilverHarbor Home and its publisher shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of or reliance on information found on this site. This includes, without limitation, damages arising from construction decisions, material selection, or any other action taken based on site content.
External Links
This site includes links to external resources, including Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the National Research Council, and Wikimedia Foundation. These links are provided for reference only. SilverHarbor Home does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content of external sites. External links may change or become unavailable without notice.
Intellectual Property
Original text content on this site is the property of SilverHarbor Home. Images used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are subject to their respective Creative Commons or public domain licences, as attributed in image captions. Reproduction of original text content for commercial purposes without permission is prohibited.
User Conduct
Users of this site agree not to:
- Use automated tools to scrape or harvest content in a manner that disrupts site availability
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its hosting infrastructure
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose
Modifications to Terms
These Terms of Service may be updated at any time. The date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of Canada applicable in the province of Ontario, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Contact
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