Terms of Service

Effective date: May 14, 2026 — Warm Hollow Publishing Inc.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using warmhollow.org, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use this site. These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

2. Nature of the Content

Warm Hollow publishes general technical reference information about wood stove and fireplace installation, clearance requirements, and fuel efficiency in Canada. The content is intended to inform and provide context — it does not constitute engineering advice, professional inspection services, legal advice, or an official interpretation of any building code or standard.

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

All content on this site is provided "as is" without any warranty of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. Building codes, CSA standards, and related regulations change over time. Information on this site may not reflect the most current version of any applicable code or standard. Always verify requirements with the local authority having jurisdiction before proceeding with any installation.

4. Limitation of Liability

Warm Hollow Publishing Inc. and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of or reliance on information published on this site. This includes but is not limited to property damage, personal injury, permit violations, insurance disputes, or any other loss connected to wood stove or fireplace installation decisions made in whole or in part based on content from warmhollow.org.

5. Use of This Site

You may read and reference content on this site for personal and professional non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce substantial portions of articles for commercial publication, resell content, or scrape this site systematically without written permission from Warm Hollow Publishing Inc. Brief quotations with attribution and a link to the source page are permitted under standard fair dealing provisions.

6. External Links

This site links to external resources including government websites, standards organizations, and industry associations. These links are provided for convenience. Warm Hollow Publishing Inc. does not control external sites and is not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices.

7. Contact Form

The contact form on this site is for general inquiries only. Submitting a contact form does not create any professional relationship, consultation agreement, or contractual obligation. Responses to contact form submissions are provided as a courtesy and do not constitute professional advice.

8. Intellectual Property

The text, structure, and design of this site are the property of Warm Hollow Publishing Inc. Images used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under CC licences — attribution details are available in the image file metadata on Wikimedia Commons. The Warm Hollow name and logo are the property of Warm Hollow Publishing Inc.

9. Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated at any time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any revision constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact

Questions about these terms: info@warmhollow.org | +1 (613) 555-0192 | 47 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5W9, Canada.

The information on this site is for general reference only. Always consult a licensed WETT-certified technician and your local building authority before installing or modifying any wood-burning appliance. Warm Hollow Publishing Inc. is not liable for any actions taken based on this content.