Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing openharvesthome.org, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use this site.

2. Nature of Content

The content on this site is provided for general informational purposes only. It reflects information about community gardening practices and municipal frameworks in Canada as of the dates noted on each page. It is not professional agricultural, legal, or regulatory advice.

Regulations governing community garden establishment vary by municipality and province. Before acting on information from this site, verify current requirements with the relevant municipal authority.

3. Disclaimer of Liability

Green Roots Community Society makes no warranties — express or implied — about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information on this site for any particular purpose. Use of the information is at your own risk. The Society is not liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on content published here.

4. Intellectual Property

Text content on this site is the property of Green Roots Community Society and may not be reproduced without attribution. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under their respective Creative Commons licences; attribution is provided in image captions. Third-party logos and trademarks referenced in external links belong to their respective owners.

5. External Links

Links to external sites (municipal government pages, seed company catalogues, food security organisations) are provided for convenience. Green Roots Community Society does not endorse the content of linked sites and is not responsible for their availability or accuracy.

6. Contact Form

The contact form is provided for enquiries related to community gardening in Canada. Submissions are reviewed during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET). We do not guarantee a response time.

7. Governing Law

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

8. Modifications

These Terms may be updated at any time. The current version is always accessible at this URL. Continued use of the site after a modification constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Contact

Questions about these Terms: info@openharvesthome.org or Green Roots Community Society, 210 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3C7, Canada.