Terms & Conditions

Last updated: September 10, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Marlin’s Journal (“the Website”), located at marlinsjournal.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

2. Intellectual Property

2.1 Our Content

All content published on Marlin’s Journal — including articles, photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, and the Website’s design and layout — is the exclusive intellectual property of Marlin’s Journal or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

Read and share links to our articles freely on social media and other platforms
Quote brief excerpts (up to 150 words) with proper attribution and a link back to the original article
Print articles for personal, non-commercial use

You may not:

Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our articles in full without prior written permission
Use our content for commercial purposes without a syndication agreement
Scrape, crawl, or data-mine the Website for the purpose of training AI models, building databases, or creating derivative works
Remove or alter any copyright notices, attributions, or bylines

2.2 User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us — including story pitches, comments, letters to the editor, or other materials — you grant Marlin’s Journal a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content in connection with our operations. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit.

3. User Conduct

When using the Website, you agree not to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Infringe on the intellectual property or privacy rights of others
Transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers or systems
Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Website’s functionality
Use the Website to send spam or unauthorized commercial communications
Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation

We reserve the right to block access to any user who violates these Terms, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

4. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, and resources that are not owned or controlled by Marlin’s Journal. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You acknowledge and agree that Marlin’s Journal shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

5. Disclaimers

5.1 Content Accuracy

We strive for accuracy in all our reporting. However, the information on the Website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of our content, we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any information on the Website.

5.2 Not Professional Advice

Nothing on Marlin’s Journal constitutes professional advice — whether legal, financial, medical, or technical. You should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation. Any reliance you place on the information on the Website is strictly at your own risk.

5.3 “As Is” Basis

The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Marlin’s Journal, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses — arising from:

Your use or inability to use the Website
Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
Any errors or omissions in the Website’s content

Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Marlin’s Journal, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses — including reasonable legal fees — arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

8.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

8.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 60 days, either party may pursue resolution through binding arbitration in Toronto, Ontario, in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario).

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis only, not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive — including intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.