Terms of Service

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Site Purpose

OakThread is a static informational website covering traditional basketry with hardwood splints and runners in Canada. All content is provided for general reference purposes only.

Accuracy and Completeness

OakThread makes reasonable efforts to ensure published information is accurate and current. Craft practices, cultural attributions, and scholarly documentation evolve. No guarantee is made regarding the completeness, accuracy, or fitness of any content for a particular purpose. Always verify techniques with qualified practitioners or authoritative sources before undertaking craft work.

No Professional Advice

Nothing on this site constitutes craft instruction, cultural authority, or commercial advice. OakThread does not offer consulting or teaching services.

Cultural Sensitivity

Content on OakThread that describes Indigenous craft traditions is drawn from published scholarly and institutional sources. The site does not claim authority to speak for or represent any Indigenous community. For matters of cultural significance, community-specific sources and Indigenous cultural organisations are the appropriate reference points.

Intellectual Property

Text content on OakThread is original and protected by copyright. Brief quotation for non-commercial informational purposes with attribution to oakthread.org is permitted. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences as specified by Wikimedia for each file.

External Links

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Limitation of Liability

OakThread and its operators are not liable for any loss, injury, or damage arising from use of or reliance on information published on this site.

Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated at any time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

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