Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using riverhearth.org, you agree to the conditions described in these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

Nature of This Site

RiverHearth is an informational reference site covering home insulation and energy efficiency topics. The content published here is intended for general educational purposes. It does not constitute professional advice, engineering guidance, or a specification for any construction project.

Accuracy and Completeness

RiverHearth makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information published on this site. However, building codes, incentive programs, product specifications, and best practices in the construction industry change over time. The information on this site may not reflect the most current standards in your province or jurisdiction at the time you read it.

You are responsible for independently verifying any information before relying on it for construction, renovation, or purchasing decisions. Consult the applicable current building code and a licensed building professional before undertaking any insulation or energy-efficiency work.

No Professional Relationship

Use of this site does not create a professional relationship of any kind between you and RiverHearth. No contractor, engineer, architect, or other professional relationship is established by visiting or using this site.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, RiverHearth and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or inability to use this site, or from reliance on any information contained herein. This includes, without limitation, damages resulting from construction errors, code violations, or financial losses.

External Links

This site contains links to external resources including government websites, standards organizations, and industry references. These links are provided for convenience and reference purposes. RiverHearth has no control over external sites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or availability. Linking to an external resource does not constitute endorsement of that resource's content.

Intellectual Property

The original text content on this site is the property of RiverHearth. Images displayed on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are used in accordance with their respective Creative Commons licences. Reproduction of original content from this site without attribution is not permitted.

Disclaimer Regarding Images

Images used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons, a public repository operated by the Wikimedia Foundation. Images are used under Creative Commons licences as indicated in the Wikimedia Commons file descriptions. RiverHearth does not claim ownership of these images.

Modifications to These Terms

These terms may be updated periodically. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes to the terms constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from use of this site are subject to the jurisdiction of Canadian courts.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be directed to: info@riverhearth.org