Terms of Use

Conditions that apply when you access or read content on harborpost.org.

Last updated: May 4, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing harborpost.org, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site. HarborPost reserves the right to modify these terms at any time; the "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision.

Nature of Content

HarborPost publishes historical and informational content about Canadian maritime heritage, port development, and coastal communities. All content is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes professional advice — legal, financial, navigational, or otherwise.

While reasonable effort is made to verify facts and cite credible sources, HarborPost does not warrant the completeness, accuracy, or currency of any content. Conditions at any port, harbour, or waterfront location can change without notice and should be confirmed through official sources such as Transport Canada or the relevant port authority.

Intellectual Property

Original text content published on HarborPost is the property of HarborPost and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or published elsewhere without written permission. Images sourced from Wikimedia Commons are used under the respective Creative Commons licences attributable to their original authors; those licences govern any reuse of those images.

Limitation of Liability

HarborPost, its editors, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or reliance on content published on this site. This includes, without limitation, damages resulting from errors, omissions, or outdated information in the archive.

External Links

Links to third-party websites are provided as references. HarborPost does not control those sites and is not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Prohibited Use

You may not use harborpost.org or its content to:

  • Reproduce or commercially exploit editorial content without written permission
  • Scrape or harvest content through automated means at a rate that disrupts server performance
  • Misrepresent this site as an official government or port authority resource
  • Engage in any activity that violates applicable Canadian law

Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Contact

Questions about these terms: editorial@harborpost.org • 1505 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z8 • +1 (902) 455-5821

The content on HarborPost is provided for informational purposes only. HarborPost is not affiliated with any government body, port authority, or marine regulatory agency. Information may not reflect current conditions.