Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing any page on WestCornerStore.org, you agree to these terms in full. If you do not agree, do not use this site. These terms apply to all visitors, readers, and anyone who submits information through the contact form.

2. Nature of the Content

WestCornerStore.org is an information archive. The content published here is intended for general reference and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal, environmental, archaeological, or professional advice of any kind. Readers are responsible for verifying information through primary sources before making decisions that depend on it.

Information about First Nations territories, governance agreements, and heritage sites is provided as general context. Any activity in or affecting Indigenous territories in British Columbia requires direct engagement with the relevant First Nations and compliance with applicable provincial and federal law.

3. Accuracy and Updates

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of published content and to note the date of last revision on each article. However, we make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding completeness, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose. Ecological data, legal designations, and land management agreements can change; always check with the relevant authority (BC Ministry of Forests, Parks Canada, First Nations governance bodies) for current status.

4. Intellectual Property

Original text content published on WestCornerStore.org is the property of West Corner Store. Reproduction of substantial portions of text for commercial purposes without written permission is prohibited. Short quotations with attribution are permitted under standard fair dealing provisions of Canadian copyright law.

Images on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are reproduced under Creative Commons licences. Each image retains its original licence terms. Attribution information can be confirmed through the Wikimedia Commons source page for each file.

5. Contact Form Submissions

By submitting the contact form, you grant West Corner Store permission to read your message and respond by email or phone. You warrant that your submission does not contain spam, unlawful content, or material that infringes third-party rights.

6. External Links

Links to external sites — including government databases, Parks Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and academic institutions — are provided for reference only. West Corner Store does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content of linked sites. External links are provided as a convenience and may become outdated.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, West Corner Store and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of this site, your reliance on content published here, or your inability to access the site. This includes, without limitation, loss arising from decisions made in reliance on ecological, geographic, legal, or heritage information published on this site.

8. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia.

9. Changes to Terms

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

10. Contact

Questions about these terms: info@westcornerstore.org · +1 (604) 255-0194 · 1488 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B7, Canada.