Terms of Service

Effective date: January 1, 2026  ·  Last updated: May 4, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of maplestreetdaily.org (the "Site"), operated by MSD Editorial Group Inc. ("we", "us", "our"), a corporation registered in the Province of Ontario, Canada. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

The Site provides reference information about Canadian provincial and national parks, hiking routes, backcountry regulations, and related topics. You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial informational purposes. The following uses are prohibited:

• Reproducing, republishing, or redistributing Site content without attribution and a link to the original page
• Scraping, crawling, or harvesting content in bulk without prior written consent
• Using the Site to transmit unsolicited commercial messages
• Interfering with the Site's operation, servers, or network infrastructure
• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site's systems

2. Accuracy of Information

The information on this Site is compiled from publicly available government sources and is intended for general reference. Trail conditions, permit fees, reservation system details, park regulations, and wildlife management policies change frequently. We make reasonable efforts to keep content current, but we do not guarantee that any particular piece of information is accurate, complete, or current at the time you access it.

Before making decisions based on information from this Site — including travel plans, equipment purchases, or permit applications — verify the relevant details directly with the applicable park authority. Links to official park authority websites are provided throughout the Site's content.

3. Intellectual Property

The editorial content on this Site — including article text, page copy, and structural writing — is owned by MSD Editorial Group Inc. and is protected by Canadian copyright law. Images displayed on the Site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences; attribution and licence terms are available at the linked Wikimedia source pages.

You may quote brief excerpts from Site articles for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes, provided you include a link to the original page. Reproduction of full articles or substantial portions without written consent is not permitted.

4. External Links

The Site contains links to external websites operated by government park authorities, academic sources, and other third parties. These links are provided for reference convenience only. We do not control the content of external sites and are not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or privacy practices.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, MSD Editorial Group Inc. and its officers, employees, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content. This includes but is not limited to:

• Reliance on inaccurate or outdated park regulation information
• Injury, illness, or loss of property during backcountry activities
• Failure to obtain required permits due to outdated information on this Site
• Technical errors, downtime, or data loss on the Site

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

6. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date above will reflect the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Contact

Questions about these Terms of Service may be directed to: