Terms of Service
These Terms of Service describe the rules and legal terms that govern your access to and use of Canada Climate Reference, a website providing educational material about Canada’s weather and climate. By using the site you agree to comply with these terms. The material on this site is provided for general informational and educational purposes and is not tailored to individual circumstances. Users should consult official meteorological services for operational forecasts and emergency information. The site owner reserves the right to modify these terms at any time; significant changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes implies acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of the site. These terms apply to visitors, users, and any persons who access or interact with the content, tools, and features hosted under the canadaclimate.org domain and any subpages therein.
Permitted Use and Restrictions
The content published on this website is intended for non-commercial educational use. Users may view, download, and print portions of the material for personal study, classroom use, or research, provided that any reproduction includes full attribution to Canada Climate Reference and does not alter the material. Systematic extraction, large-scale copying, redistribution, or commercial republishing of site content is not permitted without prior written permission. Users must not use the site to upload or post content that is unlawful, infringing, defamatory, or that otherwise violates applicable laws or third-party rights. Interactive features and forms are provided to facilitate legitimate educational inquiries; misuse of contact forms for solicitation, spam, or unauthorized data collection is prohibited. The site operator may restrict, suspend, or terminate access for users who engage in prohibited activities or whose usage threatens site stability, security, or the rights of others. Technical measures to prevent misuse may be implemented and automated logs used to identify suspicious patterns.
Intellectual Property and Licensing
Text, images, layout, and other original content on the site are protected by copyright and related intellectual property laws. Where external images or third-party materials are used, they are included under license or with appropriate rights and are credited as required. Unless otherwise stated, users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the site material for permitted educational purposes only. All trademarks, service marks, and logos appearing on the site remain the property of their respective owners. If you believe that content on the site infringes your intellectual property rights, please provide a detailed notice to the contact address below so the matter can be investigated and addressed promptly. When permissions are granted for use beyond the standard allowances, terms and scope of the permission will be specified in writing.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The materials on this website are provided on an "as is" basis for educational purposes and without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy and currency, Canada Climate Reference does not guarantee completeness, reliability, or suitability for specific purposes. The site does not serve as a substitute for authoritative meteorological forecasts, official advisories, or professional advice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the site owner disclaims liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from access to or use of the site, reliance on its content, or inability to use the site. This limitation applies even if the owner has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations of liability; accordingly, where such law applies, liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. Users assume responsibility for using the educational material in a manner appropriate to their needs and circumstances.
Governing Law, Amendments, and Contact
These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in Canada without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Disputes arising from or related to these Terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts permitted by applicable law. The site operator may revise these Terms and will update the effective date shown on this page; such revisions will take effect when posted. Users are encouraged to review the Terms periodically. For questions about these Terms, requests for permission for uses not covered by the standard allowances, or reports of alleged infringement, contact: Canada Climate Reference, 122 Maple Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9, Canada; Phone: +1 (613) 555-0123; Email: [email protected]. Contact for legal notices and formal correspondence should use the address above so that matters may be reviewed and addressed according to administrative procedures.
