Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of oliveandhearth.org (the "Site"). By accessing the Site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

Nature of the Site

Olive & Hearth is a static informational resource. The Site provides general reference information about indoor air quality, home ventilation systems, air filtration, and humidity control as applicable to residential buildings in Canada. The Site does not provide personalized advice, professional engineering consultations, or certified assessments of any kind.

Disclaimer of Professional Advice

The information on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional engineering advice, building science consultation, HVAC design guidance, or any form of regulated professional advice. Building and mechanical systems in Canada are subject to provincial and local building codes and must be designed, installed, and commissioned by qualified tradespeople and engineers licensed in the applicable jurisdiction.

You should not rely on information from this Site as a substitute for consultation with a qualified professional. Decisions about ventilation system design, installation, or modification should be made with reference to applicable codes and with professional guidance where required.

Accuracy of Information

Reasonable care is taken to ensure that information on this Site is accurate and references authoritative sources. However, building codes, standards, and regulations change over time. Standards referenced on this Site (including ASHRAE, NBC, and provincial codes) are subject to revision. The Site makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or currency of any content.

No Warranty

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. No warranty is made that the Site will be error-free or uninterrupted.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Olive & Hearth shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or reliance on the Site or its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

External Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites including government resources, standards bodies, and educational organizations. These links are provided for convenience and reference. Olive & Hearth does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of linked sites. Inclusion of a link does not constitute endorsement of the linked site's content.

Intellectual Property

The original text content of this Site is the property of Olive & Hearth. Images displayed on this Site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are used under their respective Creative Commons licences. Attribution is noted where images appear. Standards documents and government publications referenced are the property of their respective organizations.

Contact Form

The contact form on the Site's home page is implemented as a front-end demonstration. Submissions are not transmitted to any server. As described in the Privacy Policy, no data entered into the form is stored or transmitted.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from use of the Site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Canadian courts.

Changes to Terms

These terms may be updated from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

Questions regarding these terms can be directed through the contact form on the home page.