Terms of Service

Last updated: May 14, 2026

1. Acceptance

By accessing elmandharbor.org, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

2. Informational Purpose

All content on this site is for general informational reference only. Species range descriptions, habitat notes, and identification guides reflect published data and documented seasonal patterns. Conditions on the ground vary. ElmandHarbor Media makes no guarantee that any given species will be present at any described location at any stated time.

3. Accuracy Disclaimer

Bird species ranges shift due to climate variation, land use changes, and population dynamics. Information on this site may not reflect the most recent range expansions or contractions. Users are encouraged to cross-reference with current resources such as Birds Canada or eBird before planning field visits.

4. No Field Safety Advice

This site does not provide advice on personal safety, navigation, or outdoor hazards. Access to birdwatching sites may involve terrain risks, weather hazards, and trespassing regulations. Users are solely responsible for assessing and managing those risks.

5. Intellectual Property

Text content on elmandharbor.org is owned by ElmandHarbor Media and may not be reproduced without written permission. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are used under their respective Creative Commons licences. Attribution requirements under those licences remain the responsibility of any party that reuses those images.

6. External Links

Links to third-party websites such as Birds Canada, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and eBird are provided for reference. ElmandHarbor Media has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external sites.

7. Limitation of Liability

ElmandHarbor Media is not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from the use of, or reliance on, information published on this site. This includes loss resulting from incorrect range data, inaccessible observation sites, or outdated habitat descriptions.

8. Contact Form

Submissions through the contact form are used solely to respond to the enquiry. By submitting, you confirm the information is accurate and consent to being contacted at the email or phone number provided.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising from these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

10. Changes

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

11. Contact

Legal enquiries: info@elmandharbor.org — ElmandHarbor Media, 145 Harbour Square, Suite 302, Toronto, ON M5J 2G4, Canada.