Website Disclaimer and Terms of Use

Last updated: May 1, 2026

BancroftOntario.com is an independently maintained tourism and community information website created as a personal passion project.

BancroftOntario.com is privately operated and is not the official website of the Town of Bancroft, any township, municipality, county, tourism authority, conservation authority, provincial or federal government body, or other public authority.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to this Disclaimer and Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. General information only

The information on BancroftOntario.com is provided for general tourism, travel, recreational, community, and informational purposes only.

Nothing on this website should be treated as legal, financial, real estate, investment, environmental, safety, medical, boating, fishing, hunting, or professional advice.

You are responsible for making your own inquiries and decisions before relying on any information found on this website.

2. Accuracy of information

We try to provide helpful and reasonably accurate information, but we do not guarantee that any information on this website is accurate, complete, current, reliable, or suitable for your particular purpose.

Information may change at any time without notice, including but not limited to:

business hours;
seasonal opening and closing dates;
attraction availability;
prices, menus, services, and policies;
event dates and times;
road, trail, beach, park, lake, or weather conditions;
maps, directions, addresses, and travel times;
lake, fish, wildlife, water quality, environmental, or property information.

Before relying on any information, you should verify it directly with the relevant business, property owner, attraction operator, event organizer, municipality, government office, conservation authority, real estate professional, or other appropriate source.

3. Attractions, businesses, events, and third-party services

BancroftOntario.com may list, describe, mention, advertise, or link to third-party businesses, attractions, accommodations, restaurants, shops, services, events, websites, social media pages, or other resources.

These listings are provided for convenience and general information only. Unless clearly stated otherwise, a listing or mention does not mean that BancroftOntario.com endorses, recommends, verifies, guarantees, sponsors, operates, or is affiliated with any third party.

We do not own, operate, inspect, maintain, supervise, or control third-party businesses, attractions, events, properties, trails, parks, beaches, lakes, roads, accommodations, services, or websites.

Any booking, purchase, visit, transaction, communication, or dispute between you and a third party is solely between you and that third party.

4. Outdoor, recreational, and travel risks

Many places and activities mentioned on this website may involve risk, including injury, illness, property damage, loss, delay, inconvenience, or death.

These risks may include, but are not limited to:

changing weather;
poor road or trail conditions;
uneven terrain;
water hazards;
boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, ATV, cycling, or other recreational risks;
wildlife;
ice conditions;
remote areas with limited cell service;
private property or restricted access;
closures, construction, or emergency conditions.

You are solely responsible for deciding whether any destination, activity, route, lake, trail, business, event, or property is safe and appropriate for you.

You are also responsible for following all applicable laws, bylaws, posted signs, safety rules, licence requirements, permit requirements, and local restrictions.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BancroftOntario.com, its administrators, contributors, volunteers, maintainers, technical service providers, and related persons are not responsible for any injury, death, loss, damage, expense, delay, inconvenience, disappointment, or claim arising from your use of this website or your visit to any place mentioned on this website.

5. Lakes, fish, wildlife, and environmental information

Any information on this website about lakes, fish species, wildlife, water quality, shoreline conditions, public access, boat launches, environmental features, or recreational suitability is provided for general interest only.

We do not guarantee that:

a lake contains any particular fish species;
fishing conditions are suitable;
boating, swimming, or paddling conditions are safe;
public access is available;
water is safe or suitable for any use;
wildlife or natural features will be present;
environmental or property information is accurate or complete.

You must independently verify this type of information with official sources, qualified professionals, local authorities, conservation authorities, property owners, or other appropriate sources before relying on it.

6. Real estate, cottages, waterfront, and property decisions

Nothing on BancroftOntario.com should be treated as real estate advice, investment advice, legal advice, environmental advice, valuation advice, or a representation about any property.

Do not rely on this website when deciding whether to buy, sell, rent, lease, finance, insure, develop, market, or invest in any cottage, home, land, waterfront property, business, or other property.

Before making any property-related decision, you should consult appropriate professionals and official sources, including a licensed real estate professional, lawyer, surveyor, insurer, lender, home inspector, environmental consultant, municipality, conservation authority, or other qualified advisor.

We are not responsible for any decision made in reliance on information from this website, including decisions about lake quality, fish species, waterfront access, zoning, permitted uses, services, roads, utilities, taxes, property boundaries, environmental conditions, or investment value.

7. Hours, closures, availability, and seasonal information

Business hours, attraction hours, seasonal dates, event times, service availability, and access information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.

A business, attraction, event, road, trail, park, beach, boat launch, lake access point, or service may be closed, unavailable, restricted, cancelled, delayed, changed, or discontinued without notice.

You are responsible for confirming current details directly before travelling, booking, purchasing, visiting, or relying on any information.

8. Maps, directions, routes, and travel times

Maps, directions, routes, distances, and travel times on this website are approximate and may be inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or affected by weather, road closures, construction, seasonal access, private property, emergency conditions, or other factors.

You are responsible for confirming your route, access, road conditions, and destination before travelling.

9. Third-party websites and links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, social media pages, booking platforms, maps, advertisements, or other online resources.

We do not control and are not responsible for third-party websites, content, accuracy, privacy practices, security, products, services, pricing, availability, policies, or actions.

Accessing third-party websites or services is at your own risk.

10. No warranties

BancroftOntario.com and all information, content, listings, links, materials, and services on this website are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, representations, and conditions of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties or conditions of accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, security, or error-free operation.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BancroftOntario.com, its administrators, contributors, volunteers, maintainers, technical service providers, and related persons will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, economic, or other damages, losses, costs, expenses, injuries, claims, or liabilities arising out of or related to:

your use of, or inability to use, this website;
your reliance on any information on this website;
errors, omissions, inaccuracies, delays, or outdated information;
visits to any attraction, business, event, lake, trail, road, park, beach, property, or other place mentioned on this website;
third-party products, services, websites, advertisements, listings, statements, or conduct;
decisions relating to travel, recreation, safety, property, real estate, business, or investment;
viruses, malware, technical issues, interruptions, data loss, or website errors.

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. User responsibility and assumption of risk

By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that:

you use this website at your own risk;
you rely on any information at your own risk;
you are responsible for verifying information before relying on it;
you are responsible for your own safety, decisions, travel plans, bookings, purchases, property decisions, and recreational activities;
you will not rely on BancroftOntario.com as your sole source of information for any important decision.

13. No official relationship or endorsement

BancroftOntario.com is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, approved by, or operated by the Town of Bancroft, any township, municipality, county, tourism authority, conservation authority, provincial or federal government body, or other public authority.

Any references to official places, public services, local attractions, businesses, government offices, or community resources are provided for general information only.

14. Technical service providers and contributors

Any former, current, or incidental reference to a web developer, designer, hosting provider, technical service provider, contributor, advertiser, or sponsor does not mean that such person or business owns, operates, endorses, verifies, guarantees, or assumes responsibility for this website or its content.

15. User-submitted content

If you submit information, photos, corrections, reviews, suggestions, business details, event details, or other content to BancroftOntario.com, you confirm that you have the right to submit it and that it is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

By submitting content, you grant BancroftOntario.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual licence to use, edit, publish, reproduce, display, distribute, and promote that content in connection with the website and related communications.

We may edit, refuse, or remove submitted content at any time without notice.

We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, legality, or reliability of content submitted by users, businesses, advertisers, contributors, or third parties.

16. Copyright and permitted use

Unless otherwise stated, the content on BancroftOntario.com, including text, graphics, layout, logos, photos, design, and other materials, is owned by, licensed to, or used with permission by BancroftOntario.com.

You may view and print reasonable portions of the website for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, scrape, modify, distribute, sell, or commercially exploit website content without prior written permission.

17. Changes to the website and this disclaimer

We may update, change, remove, suspend, or discontinue any part of this website at any time without notice.

We may also update this Disclaimer and Terms of Use at any time by posting a revised version on this page.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised terms.

18. Indemnity

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless BancroftOntario.com, its administrators, contributors, volunteers, maintainers, technical service providers, and related persons from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising from or related to:

your use of this website;
your reliance on website content;
your violation of these terms;
your submitted content;
your dealings with any third party mentioned on this website;
your travel, recreational, property, business, or investment decisions connected in any way to information found on this website.

19. Governing law

This Disclaimer and Terms of Use, and your use of BancroftOntario.com, are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable laws of Canada.

Any dispute relating to this website or these terms shall be dealt with by the courts of competent jurisdiction in Ontario, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

20. Contact

For corrections, update requests, or concerns about information on this website, please contact:

BancroftOntario.com
Email: admin@bancroftontario.com

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