Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of homeandgrove.org (the "website"), operated by Home & Grove, a Canadian editorial information archive based in Toronto, Ontario. By accessing this website, you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree, do not use this website.

1. Nature of Content

The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. It covers backyard orchard keeping, fruit tree cultivation, pruning practices, and related horticultural topics as they apply to Canadian growing conditions. The information is drawn from publicly available sources including government publications, extension service guidance, and nursery industry references.

Nothing on this website constitutes professional horticultural, agricultural, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Results from following any guidance on this website will vary based on site conditions, climate, tree health, and other factors outside our control.

2. Disclaimer of Liability

Home & Grove makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose of any information on this website. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, Home & Grove and its contributors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content, including but not limited to:

• Tree mortality or crop failure following implementation of information from this website
• Property damage resulting from orchard activities described or referenced here
• Financial loss associated with nursery purchases or orchard investments made in reliance on content from this website

3. External Links

This website includes links to external resources including Government of Canada publications, OMAFRA documents, university extension materials, and nursery websites. These links are provided for informational convenience. Home & Grove does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or availability of any linked external resource. External links do not constitute a commercial relationship or affiliation.

4. Intellectual Property

Original text content on this website is the property of Home & Grove. Images displayed on this website are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are used under their respective Creative Commons licences. Attribution for each image is available via the Wikimedia Commons file pages for the images shown. You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute original text content from this website without written permission.

5. Contact Form Use

The contact form on this website is provided to allow visitors to send questions or comments. By submitting a message, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you are not using the form to submit unsolicited commercial messages, harmful content, or false information. We reserve the right to decline to respond to any submission at our discretion.

6. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable within Ontario. Any disputes arising from use of this website are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

7. Modifications

Home & Grove may revise these Terms of Service at any time by updating this page. The "last updated" date at the top of the page reflects the current version. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be directed to:

Home & Grove
655 Bay Street, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5G 2K4
Canada
info@homeandgrove.org
+1 (416) 300-1200