These Terms of Service govern your use of quillharbor.org (the "site"). By accessing any page of the site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Nature of the Site
QuillHarbor is an independent reference resource documenting practices and information related to book publishing and literary culture in Canada. Content is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, publishing, or professional advice. Readers should verify all information directly with relevant institutions — Library and Archives Canada, provincial arts councils, publishing associations, or legal counsel — before acting on any information found here.
Intellectual Property
Original written content published on QuillHarbor is the property of QuillHarbor and is protected under Canadian copyright law. You may quote brief passages for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes provided the source is clearly attributed. Reproduction of complete articles or substantial portions of articles without permission is not permitted.
Images served from Wikimedia Commons are subject to the individual licensing terms of each image, which are documented on each image's corresponding Wikimedia Commons page. QuillHarbor does not claim ownership of Wikimedia images.
External Links
The site includes links to external websites, including Publishers Canada, the Writers' Union of Canada, Library and Archives Canada, BookNet Canada, IngramSpark, and other organizations. These links are provided as reference points. QuillHarbor is not responsible for the content, availability, or accuracy of external sites. Links to external resources do not constitute endorsement of those resources.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This site is provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. QuillHarbor makes no representation that the information on this site is accurate, complete, current, or suitable for any particular purpose. Publishing regulations, distribution policies, ISBN procedures, and institutional programs change; the accuracy of information here is documented to the date noted on each page but cannot be guaranteed beyond that date.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, QuillHarbor shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising from your use of or reliance on information found on this site, even if QuillHarbor has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Modifications
QuillHarbor reserves the right to modify, update, or remove content at any time without notice. The Terms of Service may also be updated; 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 federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising from the use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.
Contact
Questions regarding these terms may be directed to:
QuillHarbor, 324 Queen Street West, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2A2
Email: info@quillharbor.org
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0182