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Permitted Use
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Nature of Information
The articles and reference materials on this site are written for general educational purposes. They describe recreational boating regulations, practices, and equipment as they exist at the time of publication in Canada. This content does not constitute professional marine instruction, legal advice, or an official interpretation of Transport Canada regulations. Regulations change. Equipment requirements are updated. Readers are responsible for verifying current requirements with Transport Canada and for ensuring compliance before operating a vessel on Canadian waters.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, expressed or implied. SimpleHarbor Media Inc. makes no warranty that:
- The information is accurate, complete, or current.
- The site will be available without interruption or error.
- Any errors in the content will be corrected.
Use of this site and reliance on its content is entirely at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, SimpleHarbor Media Inc. and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of this site or from reliance on any information it contains, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, or vessel loss arising from boating activities undertaken based on content read here.
The jurisdictional limit of this limitation is the Province of Ontario, Canada.
External Links
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Intellectual Property
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Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising from these terms or from use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.
Contact
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