Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of openhearthdaily.org, operated by OpenHearth Daily (Business Number: 798 134 562 RC0001), with offices at 240 Sparks Street, Suite 810, Ottawa, ON K1P 6A4, Canada. By accessing this site, you agree to these terms.

Permitted Use

You may access and read content on this site for personal, non-commercial reference purposes. You may share links to articles. You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute article text, images, or other content from this site in whole or substantial part without prior written permission from OpenHearth Daily.

Disclaimer of Liability

The information on this site covers outdoor winter activities that involve real physical risk, including but not limited to: avalanche exposure, falls on ice or steep terrain, cold-water immersion through ice failure, and hypothermia. Content is published for general informational reference only.

OpenHearth Daily is not responsible for decisions made based on content published on this site. Conditions on trails, frozen lakes, and backcountry terrain change rapidly and vary by location in ways that a general reference cannot fully capture. Before undertaking any winter outdoor activity described on this site, you are responsible for:

• Verifying current conditions with local land managers, parks authorities, or official forecast services
• Assessing your own skill level and physical fitness against the demands of the planned activity
• Carrying appropriate safety equipment and knowing how to use it
• Complying with applicable provincial and federal regulations, including licensing requirements

Information about regulations, fees, and permit requirements is updated periodically but may not reflect the most current rules at the time you read it. Always verify regulatory requirements directly with the responsible authority before relying on them for compliance.

Intellectual Property

Text content authored by OpenHearth Daily is the intellectual property of OpenHearth Daily and may not be reproduced without permission. Images sourced from Wikimedia Commons are used under their respective Creative Commons or public domain licences — attribution and licence information is provided in captions adjacent to each image. Third-party images retain the copyright and licence of their respective rights holders.

External Links

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Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated at any time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising from use of this site are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

Contact

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