Terms of Service

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or reading any page on morninghearth.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use this site.

2. Nature of the Content

MorningHearth is an editorial reference archive. The articles, comparisons, and data tables published here represent the editorial team's interpretation of publicly available information from regulatory bodies, standards organisations, and government agencies. They are subject to error, are not independently verified by a licensed professional, and may not reflect the most current regulatory or product information at the time you read them.

Specific figures — such as stove emission ratings, moisture content thresholds, or chimney clearance requirements — are sourced from the original issuing organisations (EPA, WETT, CSA Group, NRCan). Always verify critical specifications against the primary source before acting on them.

3. No Professional Relationship

Reading this site does not create any professional relationship between you and MorningHearth Media Inc. or any of its contributors. No content on this site constitutes a recommendation for a specific product, installer, or course of action for any particular property or situation.

4. Limitation of Liability

MorningHearth Media Inc. and its contributors disclaim all liability for any loss, injury, or damage arising from reliance on information published on this site, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Canadian law. This includes but is not limited to property damage, personal injury, fire, or regulatory non-compliance arising from the installation or operation of wood-burning heating equipment.

5. External Links

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6. Intellectual Property

Original editorial content on morninghearth.org is the property of MorningHearth Media Inc. and is protected under Canadian copyright law. Images sourced from Wikimedia Commons are licensed under their respective Creative Commons licences, which are indicated on the relevant Commons file pages.

Reproduction of original editorial content beyond fair dealing as defined in the Copyright Act (Canada) requires written permission from MorningHearth Media Inc.

7. Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated at any time. The version published on this page at the time of your visit governs your use of the site during that visit. Continued use of the site after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. 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.

9. Contact

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