Terms of Service

Last updated: May 25, 2026

These terms govern access to and use of harborpaper.org. By accessing this site you accept these terms.

Content and Accuracy

Articles published on HarborPaper.org are based on publicly available historical records and established secondary sources. This site makes reasonable efforts to ensure factual accuracy but does not warrant that all information is complete, current, or free of error. Content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, or historical advisory services.

Intellectual Property

The original text content on HarborPaper.org is the property of HarborPaper.org and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without permission. Historical documents, government records, and images sourced from Wikimedia Commons are subject to their respective licences, as noted in image captions.

Images from Wikimedia Commons are used under Creative Commons licences. Attribution is provided in image captions. Licence terms for each image are available through the linked Wikimedia Commons file pages.

External Links

This site links to external sources including Parks Canada, Transport Canada, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, Library and Archives Canada, and other public institutions. These links are provided for reference purposes. HarborPaper.org does not control the content of external sites and is not responsible for their availability or accuracy.

Disclaimer

This site is not affiliated with any government department, federal agency, or maritime organisation. References to federal institutions, historical organisations, and named vessels are for informational purposes and do not imply any endorsement or official relationship.

Limitation of Liability

HarborPaper.org accepts no liability for decisions made in reliance on content published on this site. Historical information about port operations, vessel specifications, and navigation infrastructure should be verified against primary sources before use in any formal or professional context.

Modifications

These terms may be revised when changes to the site warrant. The date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following any revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

Questions regarding these terms can be directed to: editorial@harborpaper.org