Terms of use.

Effective Date: May 1, 2026
Last Updated: May 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use govern your use of the Hydrastone Inc. website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the website.

2. Website Purpose

This website is provided for general informational and business communication purposes. It is intended to help visitors learn about Hydrastone, its services, and related industry information, and to contact Hydrastone regarding potential projects, inspections, quotes, or other inquiries.

3. No Professional Advice

The content on this website is provided for general information only and does not constitute engineering, building science, mechanical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Decisions relating to inspection, maintenance, repair, replacement, code compliance, or capital planning should be made based on the specific facts of each project and, where appropriate, with advice from qualified professionals. This type of disclaimer is a common risk-allocation device in website terms, but it should be tailored by counsel for your actual services and regulatory exposure.

4. Accuracy of Information

Hydrastone makes reasonable efforts to keep the website content current, but does not warrant that the website or its content is accurate, complete, current, error-free, or suitable for any particular purpose. Information may change without notice.

5. Permitted Use

You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to:

  • use the website in any way that violates applicable law

  • interfere with or disrupt the security or operation of the website

  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, or related systems

  • use any robot, scraper, crawler, or automated means to access the website without authorization

  • upload or transmit malicious code or harmful material

  • submit false, misleading, infringing, defamatory, or unlawful content. Government website terms commonly prohibit unlawful use, infringement, harmful code, and misuse of site functionality.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, layouts, designs, photographs, videos, downloadable materials, and other content, is owned by Hydrastone or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view, download, or print material from the website only for your own internal informational or business consideration purposes, provided you do not remove any copyright or proprietary notices. You may not reproduce, modify, republish, distribute, display, or exploit any website content without prior written permission from Hydrastone. Canadian government legal notices commonly reserve intellectual property rights and prohibit unauthorized copying or disclosure.

7. User Submissions

If you submit information, files, images, comments, or other materials to us through the website, you represent that you have the right to provide them and that they do not violate any law or third-party rights. You grant Hydrastone a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, store, reproduce, and share those submissions as reasonably necessary to respond to your request, evaluate your inquiry, provide services, or operate our business, subject to our Privacy Policy.

8. Quotes, Inquiries, and No Obligation

Submitting a form, requesting information, or communicating with Hydrastone through the website does not create a binding contract, partnership, joint venture, or fiduciary relationship, and does not obligate Hydrastone to provide services, issue a quote, or accept a project. Any services will be governed only by a separate written agreement signed by the parties.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for convenience only. Hydrastone does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, services, products, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties, representations, or conditions of any kind, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, availability, or uninterrupted operation.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hydrastone and its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, licensors, and service providers will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or other damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the website or reliance on any website content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. If applicable law does not permit certain limitations, some of the above may not apply to you.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hydrastone and its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website, your breach of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any law or third-party rights.

13. Privacy

Your use of the website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and disclose personal information. Canadian privacy law requires organizations to explain their information practices and obtain meaningful consent where required.

14. Changes to the Website or Terms

Hydrastone may change, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms of Use from time to time by posting an updated version on the website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms of Use and any dispute arising from or relating to the website will be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of laws principles, unless Hydrastone chooses a different governing law based on its principal place of business or applicable contract requirements.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

17. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Use may be directed to:

Hydrastone Inc.
3-304 Stone Rd West, Unit 531
Guelph, ON., N1G 4W4
1 (888) 321-8265
info@hydrastone.com