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Nature of the content

This site provides general reference information about wood stove maintenance and wood heating. All content is published for informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes professional advice, technical certification, or a recommendation for any specific appliance, fuel, or procedure in your specific circumstances.

No warranty

The content on this site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The site operator makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information for any particular purpose. Conditions, codes, and standards applicable to wood-burning appliances vary by province, municipality, and appliance model; always verify requirements with local authorities and qualified professionals.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the site operator is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on its content, including but not limited to property damage, personal injury, or appliance malfunction.

External links

Articles on this site link to publicly available pages on government and non-profit websites (Natural Resources Canada, Health Canada, WETT). These links are provided for reference only. The site operator has no control over the content of external sites and does not endorse or guarantee their accuracy.

Intellectual property

Original written content on this site is the property of the site operator. Article images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences; attribution appears in each image caption. Reproduction of original content without permission is not permitted.

Applicable law

These terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Any dispute arising from use of this site is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Canada.

Changes to these terms

These terms may be revised at any time. The updated 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.

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