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Terms of Use

Last updated: May 4, 2026

By accessing and using harborlinen.org, you agree to the terms set out below. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this site.

1. Nature of the Site

HarbourLinen is an informational reference site on natural fibre sourcing, loom weaving, and sustainable textile production in Canada. Content is provided for general reference purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes professional, legal, agricultural, commercial, or regulatory advice.

2. Accuracy and Currency of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on this site is accurate and up to date at the time of publication. However, the natural fibre and textile sector involves regulatory standards, market data, and scientific understanding that changes over time. Content on this site may not reflect the most current developments.

HarbourLinen does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on this site. Readers are responsible for verifying information through primary sources before making decisions based on it.

3. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, HarbourLinen and its operators are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or reliance on content published on this site. This includes, without limitation, any loss of income, data, or business opportunity.

This limitation applies regardless of whether the claim arises in contract, tort, negligence, or any other legal theory, even if HarbourLinen has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

4. Intellectual Property

The text content of articles published on HarbourLinen is the property of the site operators. Reproduction of substantial portions of any article for publication elsewhere — whether in print, digital, or any other medium — requires written permission from the site operators.

Short quotations with attribution and a link to the source article are permitted. Academic citation is permitted without restriction.

Images on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are licensed under Creative Commons or public domain terms. Licensing details for specific images are available through the Wikimedia Commons pages linked via the image filenames.

5. External Links

This site includes links to external websites including government agencies, certification bodies, and industry organisations. These links are provided for reference convenience. HarbourLinen does not endorse, control, or vouch for the accuracy of content on externally linked sites. Link inclusion does not imply any form of commercial relationship.

6. Prohibited Use

You may not use this site:

  • To scrape content for republication or for training machine learning models without written permission.
  • To transmit spam, malware, or any content intended to harm visitors or the site's infrastructure.
  • In any manner that violates applicable Canadian federal or provincial law.
  • To impersonate HarbourLinen or its editorial staff in any communication.

7. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising from these terms or from use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

8. Modifications to Terms

These terms may be updated at any time. Material changes will be reflected in the updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Contact

For questions about these terms:
Email: editorial@harborlinen.org
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0194
Post: 1200 Bay Street, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M5R 2A5, Canada