Terms of Service

Last updated: March 1, 2025

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the website clearcairn.org, operated by ClearCairn Media Inc. ("ClearCairn"), a corporation registered in Ontario, Canada. By accessing the site you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Use of Content

Content published on ClearCairn — including articles, factual summaries, navigation reference material, and structural descriptions — is provided for personal, non-commercial, educational use. You may link to any page on the site and quote brief excerpts with attribution. Reproducing complete articles, republishing content under a different byline, or scraping the site for commercial purposes is not permitted without prior written authorization from ClearCairn Media Inc.

Third-party images used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Attribution and licence details are available via the respective Wikimedia Commons file pages. ClearCairn does not hold copyright in those images.

Accuracy of Information

ClearCairn publishes reference material about navigation, trail marking, and orienteering in Canada. While we attempt to ensure accuracy, values such as magnetic declination figures, regulatory requirements, and organization contact details change over time. ClearCairn makes no warranty that information published on the site is current, complete, or error-free.

Content on this site does not constitute professional guidance for wilderness safety, search-and-rescue planning, or land management decision-making. Readers should consult authoritative sources — including Natural Resources Canada, Parks Canada, provincial land management agencies, and qualified outdoor guides — before making decisions in backcountry environments.

Disclaimer of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable Canadian law, ClearCairn Media Inc. and its officers, employees, and contributors are not liable for any loss, injury, or damage arising from your use of or reliance on content published on this site. This includes — without limitation — navigation decisions made in remote terrain, physical harm resulting from backcountry travel, or financial loss related to the purchase of equipment described or referenced on this site.

External Links

ClearCairn links to external websites for reference purposes. We do not endorse the content, products, or services of linked sites, and we are not responsible for the accuracy or availability of external content. Links to government and non-profit resources are provided as a navigational convenience, not as an endorsement of those organizations' positions on any specific issue.

Intellectual Property

The ClearCairn name, site design, original editorial content, and structural arrangement of materials on this site are the property of ClearCairn Media Inc. and are protected under the Copyright Act (Canada). Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or commercial use of these materials is prohibited.

Changes to 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 after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Material changes will be noted in the site's update log.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any disputes arising under these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

Contact

Legal inquiries: legal@clearcairn.org
ClearCairn Media Inc., 220 Bay Street Suite 1400, Toronto, ON M5J 2W4, Canada
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0193