Terms of Service
Last updated: January 15, 2025
These terms govern your use of hearthandgrain.org (the "Site"), operated by Hearth & Grain, based in Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada. By accessing the Site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
Nature of the Site
hearthandgrain.org is an informational reference. It publishes documented information about heritage grain varieties and artisan flour milling. Nothing on this site constitutes agricultural, nutritional, medical, legal, or commercial advice. The information is presented for general reference purposes only.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We make no representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information published here. Heritage grain cultivation data, milling characteristics, and nutritional figures change as research evolves; figures on this site may not reflect the most current published data at all times.
Health and dietary information: Nothing on this site is intended as dietary or medical advice. If you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, consult a physician or registered dietitian before making dietary changes based on information found here. All ancient wheats referenced on this site contain gluten and are not appropriate for people who must avoid gluten.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, Hearth & Grain and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site or its content. This includes, without limitation, any loss arising from reliance on grain variety data, milling process descriptions, or flour sourcing information published here.
Intellectual Property
The original written content on this site — article text, descriptions, and editorial copy — is copyright © Hearth & Grain. Reproduction of original content for non-commercial purposes is permitted with attribution ("Source: hearthandgrain.org"). Commercial reproduction requires written permission; contact info@hearthandgrain.org.
Images on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Attribution information for each image appears in the alt text. These images are not owned by Hearth & Grain; their reproduction is governed by the respective licence terms cited on Wikimedia Commons.
External Links
The Site links to external websites including the Canadian Grain Commission, Canadian academic institutions, artisan mills, and academic journals. These links are provided as reference sources. Hearth & Grain has no control over the content, accuracy, or availability of external sites and accepts no responsibility for them. External links are not endorsements.
User-Submitted Content
If you submit a message through the contact form, you retain ownership of the content you write. By submitting, you grant us permission to read and respond to your message. Contact form submissions are not published on the Site.
Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada, and applicable federal Canadian law. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Saskatchewan.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
Questions about these terms: info@hearthandgrain.org
Hearth & Grain, 412 Railway Avenue East, Watrous, SK S0K 4T0, Canada