TERMS OF USE, DATA ACCESS AGREEMENT, & DISCLAIMER

Use of this website requires that you have read and agreed to this document. Changes to this document may occur.

Terms of Use

1. Scope of Use

By accessing this website, including the Laws, Edu Resources, and Artifact Reporting sections, you agree to these terms. This site is a non-profit resource designed for education and the responsible management of cultural heritage. This platform is intended solely to provide users with the information necessary to responsibly report artifacts to the appropriate authorities.

2. Citation & Attribution

Historical territory and Indigenous land data hosted on this platform are provided by Native-Land.ca.

Source Acknowledgment: All mapping data remains the intellectual property of Native Land Digital.
Disclaimer of Affiliation: This website is not managed by, or officially affiliated with, Native Land Digital.
Full Citations: This site utilizes multiple data sources to ensure accuracy. To view all citations, please visit the Credits & Attributions Page.

3. Intellectual Property & Indigenous Sovereignty

Data Nature: Native-Land.ca data is a "work-in-progress" and does not represent legal or political boundaries or treaty rights.
Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Users agree to respect the cultural protocols of the Indigenous Nations represented. This information must not be used to exploit or misrepresent Indigenous history.
Limited License: Users are prohibited from "scraping" or redistributing this data to populate third-party commercial platforms.

4. Strict Privacy & Contact Ethics

The contact information for officials and agencies provided on this site is strictly for the purpose of cultural heritage reporting.

Zero Tolerance: Any commercial solicitation, spamming, or harassment of individuals or agencies listed is a severe violation.
Data Retention: Contact data is for one-time situational use only. You agree to destroy any recorded contact information once your reporting task is complete.

5. Prohibited Activities

Information on this site must never be used to facilitate trespassing, unauthorized site visitation, illegal excavation, or any activity that violates cultural heritage preservation laws.

6. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

Notice: We strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date data available; however, we cannot guarantee its completeness, accuracy, or fitness for any particular purpose. Any information provided is advisory only and should never be relied upon as a substitute for official legal, regulatory, or professional advice. We assume no responsibility or liability for any losses, damages, or consequences resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this information. Users assume all risk and must always verify all information with the relevant governmental, tribal, or legal authorities.

7. Enforcement

Violation of these terms may result in a permanent ban from this platform and potential legal action under applicable privacy and cultural heritage protection laws.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of this website constitutes acceptance of any updated terms.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us through our email.