Effective date: June 1, 2026 | Last updated: June 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using brickhearthlane.org (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you should not use the Site.
2. Nature of Content
The Site provides general informational content on fireplace maintenance and chimney safety topics. All content is intended for informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional advice — including engineering, fire safety, building inspection, or legal advice. The information presented reflects publicly available standards and general industry practices.
3. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. No warranty is made that the information is accurate, complete, current, or free from error. Standards and codes referenced on this Site are subject to revision; readers should consult authoritative sources for the most current versions.
4. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BrickHearth Lane and its contributors are not liable for any damages — direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential — arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content. This includes but is not limited to property damage, personal injury, or financial loss resulting from actions taken based on information found on this Site.
5. Permitted Use
You may access and read the content on this Site for personal, non-commercial informational purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, or distribute substantial portions of Site content without attribution and a link to the original page. Automated scraping or mirroring of Site content is not permitted.
6. External Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites including NFPA, CSIA, WETT, Wikimedia Foundation, and government resources. These links are provided for reference. BrickHearth Lane has no control over the content of external sites and is not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or practices.
7. Intellectual Property
Original text content on this Site is the property of BrickHearth Lane. Images sourced from Wikimedia Commons are subject to their respective Creative Commons licenses, which are listed on the relevant Wikimedia Commons file pages.
8. Modifications
These Terms may be updated at any time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
9. 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.
10. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be submitted through the contact form on the homepage.