Terms of Use
Effective Date: May 24, 2026
Last Updated: May 24, 2026
Welcome to trentsevernguide.com (“the Site”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Purpose of the Site
trentsevernguide.com is an independent, informational boating reference for the Trent–Severn Waterway. The Site provides anchorage descriptions, lock information, marina listings, navigational notes, depth data, weather widgets, and related cruising content. This is not an official Parks Canada publication and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Parks Canada, the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), or any government agency.
2. Navigation Disclaimer — Important
The information on this Site is for general reference only and must not be used as a substitute for official nautical charts, Notices to Mariners, or proper navigational judgment.
- Pin markers, GPS coordinates, and anchorage locations shown on this Site indicate general areas only. They do not indicate recommended anchoring positions, safe water, adequate depth, or absence of hazards.
- Depth soundings, bottom types, holding assessments, and protection ratings are compiled from third-party sources and user reports. They may be outdated, inaccurate, or based on conditions that have since changed.
- Nautical chart images displayed on this Site are static screenshots provided for visual reference. They are not maintained in real time and may not reflect current conditions, recent surveys, or updated Notices to Mariners.
- The skipper of any vessel is solely responsible for all navigational decisions, including where to anchor, what route to follow, and how to assess local conditions. No content on this Site relieves the skipper of that responsibility.
- Always carry and consult current, official CHS charts and publications before making navigation decisions on the Trent–Severn Waterway.
3. No Warranty
All content on this Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. trentsevernguide.com makes no guarantee that the information presented is current, correct, or complete.
4. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, trentsevernguide.com, its owner, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or reliance on any information provided on this Site. This includes, without limitation, damages related to navigation decisions, vessel groundings, property damage, personal injury, or any other loss connected to the use of this Site.
5. Third-Party Content and Links
The Site may contain information sourced from third parties, including Parks Canada, the Canadian Hydrographic Service, Waterway Guide, Wavve Boating, and other public data sources. trentsevernguide.com does not control and is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or content of any third-party sources. Links to external websites are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement.
6. Intellectual Property
All original content on this Site — including text, design, photography, illustrations, and code — is the property of trentsevernguide.com and is protected by applicable copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish any content from this Site without prior written permission, except for brief excerpts for personal, non-commercial use with proper attribution.
Nautical chart imagery displayed on this Site is sourced from Wavve Boating’s chart viewer and is used for reference purposes. CHS chart data is Crown Copyright and is subject to the terms of the Canadian Hydrographic Service.
7. User Conduct
You agree not to use this Site to:
- Scrape, crawl, or bulk-download content by automated means without permission.
- Misrepresent the Site’s content as official government or agency publications.
- Reproduce or redistribute content for commercial purposes without authorization.
8. Use of Artificial Intelligence
This Site uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the creation, editing, and ongoing maintenance of its content. While we make reasonable efforts to review AI-assisted output for accuracy, AI can make mistakes. Content generated or modified with the assistance of AI may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information.
- AI-generated content is not a substitute for professional advice, official publications, or the judgment of an experienced mariner.
- All information on this Site — whether written by a human, assisted by AI, or compiled from third-party sources — should be independently verified before being relied upon for navigation or safety decisions.
- trentsevernguide.com does not guarantee that AI-assisted content is free from error, and the limitations described in Sections 3 and 4 above apply equally to all content regardless of how it was produced.
9. Changes to These Terms
trentsevernguide.com reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through the Site’s contact page or at the email address listed on the About page.
trentsevernguide.com is an independent boater reference for the Trent–Severn Waterway. It is not an official publication of Parks Canada, the Canadian Hydrographic Service, or any government body.