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Terms of Service

Last updated: May 4, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of thornmarket.org, operated by ThornMarket Media Inc. ("ThornMarket"). By accessing or reading this website, you agree to the terms set out below.

Nature of the Archive

ThornMarket is an editorial reference archive. The content published here consists of informational articles, contextual overviews, and directory-style summaries related to artisan markets and handcrafted goods in Canada. This site is not a marketplace, does not facilitate transactions, and has no commercial relationship with any vendor, market, or maker referenced in its pages.

Permitted Use

You may read, share, and reference content from this archive for personal, educational, or journalistic purposes, provided you attribute the source as "ThornMarket (thornmarket.org)". You may not:

Intellectual Property

All original text on thornmarket.org is copyright ThornMarket Media Inc. Images used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons or public domain licenses. Attribution for each image is available on the corresponding Wikimedia Commons file page.

Accuracy and Disclaimer

ThornMarket makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published is accurate at the time of writing. However, details about artisan markets, makers, and regional craft traditions change over time. We do not guarantee the completeness, timeliness, or fitness for purpose of any information on this site.

External links point to third-party websites that operate independently of ThornMarket. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of those sites.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, ThornMarket Media Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or reliance on information published on this site.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service 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.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. Updates will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after revisions constitutes acceptance of the current Terms.

Contact

For questions about these Terms: info@thornmarket.org
ThornMarket Media Inc., 145 King Street West, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M5H 1J8, Canada

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