Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using elmhearth.org, you accept these Terms of Service in full. If you do not accept these terms, you must not use this site.
Nature of the Site
ElmHearth is an informational reference website about fireplace and wood stove installation, maintenance, and safety in Canada. The content is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice, a building code interpretation, an inspection report, or a recommendation for any specific product or contractor.
Fireplace and wood stove installation involves fire hazards, structural requirements, and regulatory compliance. Always engage a licensed contractor and a WETT-certified inspector for any installation or inspection work. Always obtain the required building permits from your local municipality.
Accuracy of Information
The information on this site is based on publicly available Canadian standards, Health Canada publications, and the WETT program documentation as of the dates noted on individual pages. Building codes, provincial legislation, and product certifications are updated periodically. ElmHearth makes no warranty that the information on this site is current, complete, or accurate with respect to your specific jurisdiction or situation.
ElmHearth does not verify the accuracy of information on linked external websites. Links to external resources are provided for reference only.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ElmHearth and its operators are not liable for any damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, information published on this site. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, and consequential damages. The total liability of ElmHearth, if any, is limited to the amount you paid to access this site, which is zero.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which a claim is brought, including negligence, breach of contract, or any other legal theory.
No Professional Relationship
Using this site, submitting a contact form, or reading articles on this site does not create a professional relationship between you and ElmHearth or any individual associated with the site. No contractor, inspection, or advisory relationship is formed by using this site.
Intellectual Property
The written content, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code of this site are the intellectual property of ElmHearth. Images used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licenses; attribution requirements are governed by the respective licenses of each image.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish content from this site without written permission, except as permitted by applicable copyright law (including fair dealing under the Copyright Act of Canada).
Links to Other Websites
This site links to external resources including wettinc.ca, csagroup.org, canada.ca, and other third-party sites. These links are provided for convenience. ElmHearth does not endorse or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of external websites. The terms of service and privacy policies of external sites apply when you visit them.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from the use of this site are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Canadian courts.
Modifications
These terms may be updated at any time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after an update to the terms constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact
Questions about these terms can be submitted through the contact form on this page.