Terms of Service

Last updated: May 4, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of hollowfen.org (the "Site"), an independent informational archive operated by HollowFen Information Archive, a business registered in the Province of Ontario, Canada (Business Number: 746 218 305 RT0001). By accessing or using the Site, you accept these terms in full.

Nature of the Site

HollowFen is a static editorial archive. It publishes descriptive articles about wetland ecosystems, marsh habitats, and migratory waterfowl species in Canada. The Site does not provide professional ecological consulting, legal advice, or regulatory guidance. Content is for general informational purposes only.

Accuracy of Content

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, ecological data, species status, and conservation regulations change over time. Information on this Site may not reflect the most current scientific consensus or legislative requirements. Always consult authoritative sources — including Environment and Climate Change Canada, provincial wildlife ministries, and peer-reviewed literature — before making decisions based on content published here.

Intellectual Property

All original written content on HollowFen is the property of HollowFen Information Archive and is protected under Canadian copyright law. Reproduction of articles, in whole or in part, for commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written permission. Short quotations for non-commercial educational or journalistic purposes, with attribution, are permitted.

Images used on this Site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Each image remains subject to its original licence terms. Attribution information is available via the linked Wikimedia Commons pages.

External Links

The Site includes links to government agencies, university databases, and established wildlife organizations. HollowFen does not control the content of external sites and accepts no responsibility for their accuracy, availability, or privacy practices. External links are provided as a convenience and do not constitute endorsement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Ontario and Canadian law, HollowFen Information Archive shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, any content published on this Site. The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

Changes to These Terms

HollowFen reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. Amendments take effect upon publication on this page. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site following any change constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

For questions regarding these Terms:
HollowFen Information Archive
578 Wellington Street West, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M5V 1E3
Email: info@hollowfen.org
Phone: +1 (416) 357-0082