TERMS OF USE

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website bhconsultingarb.ca (the "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Site.

Use of Site

Permitted Use

This Site provides information about professional arboricultural consulting services offered by Brent Hocking Consulting Arborist. You may:

  • View and browse Site content for personal, non-commercial purposes

  • Contact us through provided contact methods

  • Download or print content for personal reference

Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Site systems or data

  • Interfere with Site functionality or security

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute Site content without permission

  • Use automated systems to access or collect Site data

  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Brent Hocking Consulting Arborist or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.

The ISA Board Certified Master Arborist logo and related certification marks are the property of the International Society of Arboriculture and are used with permission.

Professional Services Disclaimer

No Professional Relationship

Information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional arboricultural advice. Viewing this Site or communicating through contact forms does not create a professional consulting relationship.

Formal engagement for professional services requires:

  • Written agreement specifying scope of work

  • Site-specific assessment and evaluation

  • Formal proposal acceptance

Site-Specific Assessment Required

Tree preservation requirements, municipal bylaws, risk assessments, and arboricultural recommendations are highly site-specific. Information on this Site cannot substitute for professional evaluation of your specific property and circumstances.

No Warranties

While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties or representations about:

  • Completeness or accuracy of Site information

  • Suitability of general information for your specific situation

  • Results that may be achieved through our services

  • Compliance of general guidance with specific municipal requirements

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Brent Hocking Consulting Arborist shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

  • Use or inability to use this Site

  • Reliance on information provided on this Site without formal engagement

  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in Site content

  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

  • Actions of third-party service providers

This limitation applies to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, and punitive damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party content or practices. Use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

Professional Liability

Professional arboricultural consulting services are provided subject to separate written agreements that include specific terms, scope of work, deliverables, and limitations of liability appropriate to professional services.

Professional liability insurance coverage applies only to work performed under formal written engagement, not to general information provided through this Site.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Brent Hocking Consulting Arborist from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of this Site

  • Your violation of these Terms of Use

  • Your violation of any rights of third parties

  • Any decisions or actions taken based on Site information without formal professional engagement

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to this Site. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Use should be directed to:

Brent Hocking Consulting Arborist
Email: brent@bhconsultingarb.ca
Phone: 647.339.7308