1. Nature of This Site
SimpleChapter (simplechapter.org) is a static informational reference site. It publishes articles on the organization, cataloging, and preservation of personal home book collections in Canada. The site does not offer commercial products, subscriptions, memberships, or any transactional services.
2. Use of Content
The written content on this site is provided for informational purposes. Readers may reference, quote, or link to articles for personal, educational, or editorial purposes, provided that attribution to simplechapter.org is included and the content is not altered to misrepresent the source.
Reproduction of full articles or substantial portions of the text on other websites or publications without prior written permission is not permitted.
3. Accuracy and Disclaimer
The information on this site is compiled from publicly available sources and is provided in good faith. SimpleChapter makes no representations or warranties as to the completeness, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content on this site.
Readers should use their own judgment when applying any guidance published here, particularly in relation to physical modifications to their homes (such as shelf installation) or decisions about the care of valuable or irreplaceable books. For archival-quality or monetarily significant collections, consultation with a professional conservator is advisable.
4. External Links
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6. No Professional Advice
Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, archival, or professional conservation advice. Guidance on book care and preservation is presented as general reference information based on publicly available standards. Individual results will vary depending on specific collection conditions, housing, and materials.
7. Limitation of Liability
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8. Modifications
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9. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.
10. Contact
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