Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of the website located at amberdock.org, operated by Amber Dock Media Inc. ("Amber Dock", "we"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these terms.

1. Informational Purpose Only

The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice, engineering advice, or professional regulatory guidance. Information about permit requirements, zoning rules, and maintenance practices reflects publicly available documentation as of the dates noted in each article and may not reflect the most current rules in any specific jurisdiction.

Amber Dock Media Inc. accepts no responsibility for decisions made in reliance on this Site's content. Before undertaking any construction, renovation, or land-use activity near a waterbody, consult the applicable provincial ministry, your municipality's planning or building department, and qualified professionals as appropriate.

2. Accuracy and Updates

We make reasonable efforts to keep content current and accurate. Regulatory requirements change frequently, and we cannot guarantee that every article reflects the latest amendments to provincial statutes, municipal bylaws, or federal regulations. Where a discrepancy between this Site and an official government source is identified, the official source governs.

3. Intellectual Property

All text and editorial content on this Site is owned by Amber Dock Media Inc. and protected under Canadian copyright law. Images sourced from Wikimedia Commons are used under their respective Creative Commons licences; attribution is provided where required.

You may share links to articles on this Site. Reproducing or republishing article text in full, in part, or for commercial purposes without prior written permission is not permitted.

4. External Links

This Site links to third-party websites including government agencies and regulatory bodies. These links are provided for reference convenience. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or content. Linking to an external site does not constitute endorsement.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Amber Dock Media Inc., its officers, and contributors will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of or reliance on the content of this Site.

6. No Warranty

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without any warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7. Governing Law

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

8. Changes to These Terms

We may amend these Terms of Service at any time. The updated date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Contact

Amber Dock Media Inc.

421 Bay Street, Suite 1200, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2Y4

Email: contact@amberdock.org

Phone: +1 (416) 555-0193