Terms of Service

Last updated: May 2026

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using livexion.org (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

2. Nature of content

The Site provides general reference information on native shrub species used for living fences and boundary hedges in Canada. All content is for informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional horticultural, landscaping, legal, or environmental advice.

Growing conditions, soil types, climate zones, and local bylaws vary considerably across Canadian provinces and municipalities. Decisions based on the content of this Site should be verified against your specific regional conditions and, where appropriate, reviewed by a qualified professional.

3. Accuracy and updates

Content is prepared using publicly available sources and is reviewed periodically. The Site does not guarantee that all information is current, complete, or free from error. Horticultural data, government guidelines, and species classifications may change. Cross-referencing with primary government or institutional sources is recommended for decisions with significant consequences.

4. External links

The Site links to third-party resources (canada.ca, ontario.ca, rhs.org.uk, and Wikimedia Foundation). These links are provided for convenience and reference only. Livexion.org does not control the content of external sites and is not responsible for their accuracy, policies, or availability.

5. Intellectual property

Original written content on this Site is the property of the Site operator. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under applicable Creative Commons licences; attribution details are available on each respective file page at commons.wikimedia.org.

You may quote or excerpt brief portions of Site content for personal or educational use, provided the source is acknowledged. Reproduction of full pages or articles for commercial purposes without permission is not permitted.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Site operator does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Site operator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, the Site or its content.

8. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws applicable in the province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

9. Modifications

These terms may be updated at any time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact

Questions regarding these terms may be submitted via the contact form on the home page.