Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Stonegrove Journal website (stonegrovejournal.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use this site.
Nature of the Site
Stonegrove Journal is a non-commercial, static reference publication covering geology, rock collecting, and mineral identification topics relevant to amateur enthusiasts in Canada. The site contains no user accounts, no transactional functions, and no paid content. All published articles are made available for personal, non-commercial reference use.
Accuracy and Limitations of Content
Content on this site is prepared with reference to publicly available sources and is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Stonegrove Journal does not represent or warrant that the information on this site is accurate, complete, or current. In particular:
- Regulatory information (land tenure rules, park restrictions, permit requirements) changes over time. Readers must verify current rules with relevant government authorities before acting on any regulatory information found here.
- Geological descriptions reflect published scientific understanding, which is subject to revision.
- This site does not provide legal, professional geological, or regulatory advice. Nothing on this site constitutes a legal opinion or professional assessment.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This site is provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Stonegrove Journal makes no warranty that the site will be error-free, continuously available, or free from technical defects. Use of this site is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Stonegrove Journal and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or reliance on content found on this site, including but not limited to damages arising from collecting activities undertaken based on information published here.
Intellectual Property
Original written content on Stonegrove Journal is the property of Stonegrove Journal and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without written permission. Images on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are subject to the licences under which they were originally released, typically Creative Commons Attribution or Attribution-ShareAlike licences. Attribution information is noted in image captions where applicable.
External links provided on this site do not imply ownership of or responsibility for the linked content.
Acceptable Use
You may use this site for personal, educational, and non-commercial reference purposes. You may not:
- Reproduce or redistribute content from this site for commercial purposes without permission.
- Attempt to access server-side files or administrative functions through unauthorised means.
- Use automated scraping tools in ways that place unreasonable load on the server.
External Links
This site links to external resources including government databases, academic publications, and non-profit organisations. Stonegrove Journal does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content of external sites. External links are provided for informational convenience only.
Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Service may be updated when changes to the site's content or functionality make updates necessary. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the current version.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Any disputes arising in connection with use of this site shall be subject to Canadian law.
Contact
Questions about these Terms of Service can be directed to: contact@stonegrovejournal.org
Last updated: June 12, 2026