Acceptance of terms
By accessing and using LocalGrove.org (the "site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the site.
Nature of content
LocalGrove.org is an informational reference site covering urban tree planting and community green spaces in Canada. Content is provided for general informational purposes only.
Nothing on this site constitutes professional arboricultural advice, legal advice, engineering advice, or any other form of regulated professional advice. Decisions about tree planting, removal, or maintenance on specific properties should be made in consultation with a qualified arborist and/or the relevant municipal authority.
Accuracy of information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that content is accurate and current at the time of publication. Municipal programs, species recommendations, permit requirements, and regulatory frameworks change over time. We do not warrant the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any content on the site.
External links are provided for reference. We do not control the content of external sites and are not responsible for their accuracy or availability.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, LocalGrove.org and its operators are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or reliance on any content on the site.
Intellectual property
Original text content on this site is the property of LocalGrove.org. Images used on the site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under their respective Creative Commons licences; attribution is provided where required. The use of any images from this site is subject to the original licence terms under which those images are published on Wikimedia Commons.
Prohibited uses
You agree not to:
- Use the site in any way that violates applicable federal, provincial, or local law
- Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the site or its hosting infrastructure
- Use automated tools to scrape or copy content in bulk without permission
- Represent content from this site as your own original work
Changes to these terms
These terms may be updated from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any updated terms.
Governing law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the province in which the site operators are located, without regard to conflicts of law provisions.
Contact
Questions about these terms can be submitted through the contact form on the About page.