Terms of Service
These terms govern your use of brickfieldco.org. By accessing the site, you agree to the conditions below.
Effective date: January 1, 2025 — Last updated: May 4, 2025
1. Nature of Content
Brickfield Co. publishes reference articles on Victorian-era brick construction, facade restoration, and heritage building preservation in Canada. All content is provided for informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes professional engineering, architectural, structural, or legal advice.
Decisions affecting specific buildings — including mortar selection, structural assessment, facade repair, and permit applications — should be made in consultation with qualified professionals holding relevant credentials in heritage conservation or structural masonry in your jurisdiction.
2. Disclaimer of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Brickfield Co. accepts no liability for damage to property, financial loss, or any other consequence arising from reliance on information published on this site. The accuracy of technical information is reviewed periodically, but construction standards, heritage regulations, and material specifications change over time. Verify all technical data against current codes and professional guidance before applying it to any real project.
3. External Links
This site links to external sources including government agencies, academic publications, and established heritage bodies. Those links are provided for reference and do not constitute an endorsement of the linked organisation or its current content. Brickfield Co. is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or content of any external site.
4. Intellectual Property
Original written content on brickfieldco.org is © Brickfield Co. and may not be reproduced in whole or in part for commercial purposes without written permission. Images displayed on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences; attribution and licence information is available at the respective Wikimedia file pages.
5. Contact Form Submissions
Information submitted through the contact form is used solely to respond to the sender's inquiry. Submissions do not create a professional relationship or retainer agreement of any kind between the sender and Brickfield Co.
6. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising from your use of this site is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.
7. Modifications
These terms may be updated at any time. The current version is always available at this URL. Continued use of the site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
8. Contact
For questions regarding these terms:
Email: info@brickfieldco.org
Mail: 147 Elgin Street, Suite 4, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4, Canada