Terms of Service

Last updated: May 4, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of gardenledger.org, operated by Pacific Urban Agriculture Ltd. ("GardenLedger"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms.

1. Nature of the Content

GardenLedger publishes informational articles about urban vegetable and herb growing in Canada. The content is intended as a general reference and does not constitute professional horticultural, agricultural, or property advice. Growing conditions vary significantly by location, microclimate, soil conditions, and year-to-year weather variations. Outcomes described in articles are illustrative and not guaranteed.

2. Disclaimer of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, GardenLedger and Pacific Urban Agriculture Ltd. disclaim all liability for:

  • Crop failures, plant losses, or unsatisfactory yields resulting from following information published on this site
  • Structural damage resulting from raised bed or container placement on rooftops, balconies, or other surfaces without independent structural assessment
  • Soil contamination, pest damage, or plant disease not identified or addressed by site content
  • Financial losses associated with gardening decisions made in reliance on site content
  • Accuracy or currency of external links — external resources are provided for reference and GardenLedger does not control or verify their content

Readers are encouraged to verify critical information — especially frost dates, hardiness zone boundaries, and municipal regulations affecting garden structures — against official sources including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and provincial agricultural ministries.

3. Intellectual Property

The text content published on GardenLedger is the property of Pacific Urban Agriculture Ltd. and may not be reproduced, distributed, or published elsewhere without written permission. Images used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences; attribution and licence terms are noted where required.

4. User-Submitted Content

GardenLedger does not currently host a public comment system. Information submitted through the contact form is used only to respond to inquiries and is not published. By submitting the form, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you are the person identified in the submission.

5. External Links

GardenLedger links to authoritative external sources including government agencies and established horticultural organizations. These links are provided for the reader's reference. GardenLedger does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content of external sites.

6. Changes to These Terms

GardenLedger may update these Terms of Service at any time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

7. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia 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 British Columbia.

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