Terms of Service

These Terms of Service apply to your use of Plain Hearth Co (plainhearthco.org). By using the site, you accept the terms described here.

Nature of the content

Plain Hearth Co provides general reference information about hiking trail safety and gear. The content is informational and does not constitute professional, medical, legal, or emergency advice. It is not a replacement for official trail reports, weather forecasts, avalanche bulletins, or formal training.

No warranty

The information is provided on an "as is" basis. While the content aims to be accurate, no guarantee is made that it is complete, current, or suitable for any particular trip. Outdoor conditions vary widely and change quickly.

Your responsibility

Decisions made in the outdoors are your own. You are responsible for assessing conditions, checking official sources, and judging whether a route is appropriate for your group's experience, fitness, and equipment. Plain Hearth Co is not liable for outcomes related to the use of this information.

External links

The site links to third-party sources for reference. Those sites operate under their own terms and policies, and Plain Hearth Co does not control or endorse their content.

Intellectual property

Text on this site belongs to Plain Hearth Co unless stated otherwise. Photographs are used from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licences and remain the property of their creators.

Changes

These terms may be updated over time. Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the revised terms.