User Agreement

Welcome to The Economic Botanist website (the "Service"). Before using this website, please read the following terms and conditions carefully. By continuing to use the Service, you agree to follow these terms and conditions. We may update these terms at any time, and by continuing to use the site, you accept any changes made.

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1. Reproduction and Use of Material

 

Intellectual Property:
All content on The Economic Botanist website is unique and intended for personal use only. You may download materials for personal use, but you may not copy, distribute, display, modify, or sell any part of this content. Unauthorized reproduction or use is strictly prohibited.

 

No Database Construction:
You may not use any content from this site to build a database or engage in any other unauthorized activities.

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Please refer to our Permissions section for further details on distribution.

 

2. Disclaimer: Limited Liability

 

Use at Your Own Risk:
By using this website, you acknowledge that the Service is provided “as is,” without any warranties, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the content will always be error-free, up-to-date, or complete.

 

Liability Limitations:
The Economic Botanist is not responsible for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential, arising from your use or inability to use this website. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, business interruptions, or personal injury.

 

Content is Informational:
The content on this website is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used as medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with qualified professionals for advice regarding health, investments, or other important matters.

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3. Health and Financial Disclaimer

 

Health Advice:
Nothing on this site should be considered medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a healthcare professional before starting any new treatment, fitness program, or diet. The Economic Botanist does not offer medical diagnoses or treatments.

 

4. Virus and Security Disclaimer

 

Security Measures:
While we take steps to protect our site from viruses and other harmful materials, we cannot guarantee that any content downloaded from our site is free of these risks. You use this site and download materials at your own risk and we are not liable for any damages caused by internet-related dangers.

 

5. Links to Third-Party Sites

 

External Links:
Our website may link to third-party websites. We do not endorse, recommend, or verify the content on these sites. You are responsible for reviewing and agreeing to the terms of any third-party site you visit. The Economic Botanist is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or safety of content found on external sites.

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6. General Terms

 

Evaluation of Content:
It is your responsibility to assess the accuracy and usefulness of any information you find on The Economic Botanist website. We encourage you to seek advice from qualified professionals when needed.

 

7.  Ownership of Content

 

Copyright Ownership:
All content on The Economic Botanist, including articles, images, videos, and coding, is owned by The Economic Botanist. Unauthorized reproduction or use of this content is prohibited and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

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Changes to Content:
We reserve the right to change or remove any content at our discretion, without prior notice. All rights not explicitly granted to users are reserved.

8. Permissions for Reuse

 

Headlines and Summaries:
If you are an editor or webmaster of a website or blog, you may reproduce The Economic Botanist's headlines and summaries of articles (with a "/releases/" URL path), as long as you include a functional link to the original article and credit The Economic Botanist as the source. These summaries must not be altered and should direct users to the full story on our website.

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Example:

• Headline: Rewilding and Economic Botany: The Potential of Reviving Native Plant Species

• Link: Read More

• Source: The Economic Botanist

 

Third-Party Sources:
Some of our articles may be based on third-party news releases. In this case, we recommend crediting the issuing institution as the original source in addition to The Economic Botanist.

 

9. Exclusions from Permission

The following types of content cannot be reproduced without explicit permission:

• News, Blog, Videos, and Shop sections

• Audio tracks, photos, graphics, or any other content not specified in the "Permissions" section

 

Additionally, third-party content licensed from other providers (e.g., Amazon) may have separate copyright restrictions.

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10. Use of Images

 

Image Rights:
All images on The Economic Botanist are either created by us or licensed from third parties. Images should only be used for personal, non-commercial purposes unless you have obtained explicit permission from the copyright holder.

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Image Credits:
Each image will typically have accompanying credit information. This should always be acknowledged when using the image. Unauthorized reuse of images may infringe on copyright or privacy rights.

 

Images with People:
If an image includes a recognizable individual, you may need permission from the individual as well as the copyright holder to use the image.

 

11. Use of The Economic Botanist Logo

 

Logo Use:
If you're a news provider, nonprofit organization, or other respected entity, you may request permission to use The Economic Botanist’s logo for linking purposes. Use of the logo is granted on a case-by-case basis.

 

Restrictions:
The logo cannot be used to imply The Economic Botanist's endorsement of any third-party products, services, or companies. You may not alter or modify the logo in any way.

 

12. Intellectual Property Rights

 

Trademarks:
The trademarks of The Economic Botanist (including names, logos, and designs) are owned by The Economic Botanist . You may not incorporate these trademarks into your own branding, domain names, or other products without permission.

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No Reverse Engineering:
Users are not permitted to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble this website or any products or processes associated with it, except as permitted by law.

 

No Interference:
You agree not to use any software or devices that could interfere with the proper functioning of the website or overload our infrastructure.

 

13. Contact Information

For any questions regarding our copyright policy, please reach out to us at:

The Economic Botanist 
Email: theeconomicbotanist@gmail.com

 

Please note: Due to the high volume of correspondence, some messages may go unanswered, and this should not be interpreted as permission or agreement to your request.

By using the website, you agree to adhere to these terms and conditions. The Economic Botanist reserves the right to update or amend these terms at any time, and continued use of the site will be considered acceptance of any changes.

14. Jurisdiction

By using The Economic Botanist, you agree that any disputes will be handled exclusively in the courts of the Province of Ontario, Canada. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts for any matters related to the use of our site or content.

 

15. Complete Agreement

This User Agreement, along with the Privacy Policy, form the complete agreement between you and The Economic Botanist regarding the use of our websites and content. Any prior agreements or understandings are replaced by this document.

 

16. Miscellaneous Information

No Subscription Fees: Currently, The Economic Botanist site is free for personal use. We do not request payment or personal financial information such as credit card details from our users.

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