Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using smalltownworks.org, you agree to the terms described on this page. If you do not agree, do not use this site.

Nature of the Site

SmallTownWorks is an informational reference website covering traditional blacksmithing and metal-forging crafts, with a focus on Canadian context. The site does not conduct commercial transactions, collect user data, or provide professional advice of any kind.

Permitted Use

You may access and read the content on this site for personal, educational, and non-commercial reference purposes. You may link to any page on this site without prior permission.

You may not reproduce substantial portions of the site's original text content for commercial purposes without written permission. Images displayed on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are subject to their own licences — refer to Wikimedia Commons for the applicable licence terms for each image.

Accuracy of Information

SmallTownWorks makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information published on this site. Content is based on publicly available references and is updated periodically. However, no warranty of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose is made. Information may become outdated; readers are encouraged to verify details from primary sources where accuracy is critical.

Disclaimer of Liability

Blacksmithing and metalworking involve high-temperature materials, heavy equipment, and significant physical hazards. Any practical application of information found on this site is undertaken entirely at the reader's own risk. SmallTownWorks, its authors, and contributors accept no liability for injury, property damage, or other harm arising from use of the information on this site.

The site is provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

External Links

This site links to external websites as references. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement of the linked sites or their content. SmallTownWorks is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of external sites.

Intellectual Property

Original text content on this site is the property of SmallTownWorks. The site name and domain are used for identification purposes. No trademark claim is made over terms describing the craft or its tools.

Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated at any time. The date shown at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Contact

Questions regarding these terms can be directed to:
info@smalltownworks.org