Terms of Service

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

Access to and use of craftandstone.org constitutes acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the site. These terms apply to all visitors regardless of location.

Nature of the Site

craftandstone.org is an informational resource. It publishes general guidance on the selection, cutting, and laying of natural stone for landscape applications. The site does not provide professional engineering, architectural, or construction advice. The content is intended to be a starting point for research, not a substitute for site-specific professional assessment.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The content on this site is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. craftandstone.org makes no representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information for a particular purpose.

Stone construction work — including retaining walls, boundary walls, and structural elements — may be subject to local building codes, permit requirements, and professional certification standards that vary by province and municipality across Canada. It is the responsibility of the reader to determine what requirements apply to their specific project and location.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, craftandstone.org and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of information published on this site, including damages resulting from property damage, personal injury, or financial loss related to stone construction work undertaken based on content found here.

Intellectual Property

Original written content on this site is the property of craftandstone.org. Images sourced from Wikimedia Commons are used under their respective Creative Commons or public domain licences, with attribution provided in captions or on the relevant page. Links to specific Wikimedia Commons file pages are available through the image captions.

Reproduction of written content from this site for commercial purposes without permission is not permitted. Non-commercial sharing with attribution is acceptable.

External Links

This site links to external resources including government agencies, standards bodies, and reference databases. These links are provided for informational convenience. craftandstone.org does not control external sites and is not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices.

Modifications

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

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from use of this site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Canadian courts.

Contact

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