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This page explains the legal terms for using Victoriacross.ca, including petition participation, historical interpretation, and limits of liability.

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Purpose

Informational and educational website terms.

Applies To

All visitors, readers, forum users, and petition signers.

Core Principle

Use of this website means acceptance of current terms.

General Information Only

The content on this website, including but not limited to articles, commentary, historical analysis, research findings, petitions, and discussions, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice, historical certification, military adjudication, financial advice, or professional services of any kind.

Visitors rely on the information at their own discretion and risk.

Historical Interpretation and Research

This website and the book The Chaplain's Diary present historical research, interpretation, analysis, and opinion.

Certain conclusions are based on:

  • Available archival records
  • War diaries
  • Published secondary sources
  • Publicly accessible military documentation
  • Personal interpretation of historical events

Historical records may be incomplete, conflicting, or subject to reinterpretation.

The opinions expressed are those of the author and contributors. They do not represent official positions of:

  • The Government of Canada
  • The Canadian Armed Forces
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
  • The Department of National Defence
  • Any serving or retired military personnel
  • Any family members of individuals discussed

Where events are reconstructed, interpretive narrative techniques may be used. These sections are based on research but may include inferred dialogue or context for readability.

No Official Authority

This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by:

  • The Government of Canada
  • The Crown
  • The Canadian Armed Forces
  • Any veterans organization
  • The Victoria Cross Secretariat

The Canadian Victoria Cross remains a matter of official government authority. This website does not grant, imply, or determine eligibility for any medal or decoration.

Petition and Advocacy Disclaimer

Any petitions hosted on this site are expressions of public opinion.

They do not:

  • Compel government action
  • Guarantee review
  • Create legal obligation
  • Establish entitlement

Petitions are advocacy tools only.

Accuracy and Errors

While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, errors or omissions may occur.

Military records may contain discrepancies in:

  • Dates
  • Ranks
  • Ages
  • Unit designations
  • Award citations

Users who identify factual errors are encouraged to contact the site administrator with supporting documentation.

Defamation and Reputation

All individuals discussed are addressed in good faith based on available historical sources.

No statements are intended to defame, misrepresent, or harm the reputation of:

  • Living individuals
  • Deceased service members
  • Families
  • Commanders
  • Institutions

If any party believes material is inaccurate or unfair, they may request review and correction.

User Conduct

By using this website, you agree:

  • Not to post defamatory content
  • Not to harass families or veterans
  • Not to submit false information
  • Not to impersonate others
  • Not to disrupt discussions

The site administrator reserves the right to remove comments, restrict access, or delete content that violates these principles.

Intellectual Property

All original text, design, research compilation, and media on this site are protected by copyright.

No material may be copied, reproduced, or distributed without written permission, except as permitted by fair dealing or fair use law.

Official military documents remain the property of their respective archives or governments.

Purchases and Donations

If the site includes book sales or voluntary "Buy Me a Coffee" contributions:

  • All payments are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe
  • The site owner does not store full credit card information
  • Payments are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise stated

No donation guarantees political or governmental action.

No Warranties

This website is provided as is.

The owner makes no warranties regarding:

  • Completeness
  • Accuracy
  • Availability
  • Suitability for any purpose

Use of the site is at the visitor's own risk.

Limitation of Liability

The site owner shall not be liable for:

  • Decisions made based on website content
  • Petition outcomes
  • Historical disagreements
  • Government decisions
  • Financial transactions processed by third parties
  • Technical interruptions

External Links

Links to external websites are provided for convenience only.

The site owner is not responsible for external content, accuracy, or privacy practices.

Emotional Content Advisory

This website discusses wartime events including death, combat, and trauma.

Some readers may find certain material emotionally difficult.

Changes to This Disclosure

This disclosure may be updated at any time without notice.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the current version.