Hamshack Terms of Use

Please Read Prior to Using Hamshack.

Users must review the hamshack.ca (the website) Terms of Use prior to using the website.
By continuing to use the website, users agree to, and are subject to, all hamshack.ca Terms of Use.
Hamshack.ca is NOT an information publisher; the website provides a platform for information distribution only, and therefore the website owner assumes no responsibility or liability for the information content posted on the website.
As such, all users of hamshack.ca expressly agree that use of the website is at your own risk. Further, the hamshack.ca website is provided to users “as is” and the website owner makes no warranty that the website: will be available for continuous use; or is secure and that website content is accurate or error free.
All buy and sell transactions exclude the owner of the website and are executed solely between the users of the website which includes both sellers and purchasers, who participate in the buying and selling of ham radio related items. It is highly recommended that buyers and sellers exercise caution and due diligence when buying and selling all items on hamshack.ca.
Further Limitation of liability: In no event shall the website owner, or representative/s be held liable for anything arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Website.
Indemnification: You hereby indemnify the website owner, or representative/s to the fullest extent from and against any and/or all liabilities, losses, costs, demands, causes of action, damages and expenses arising in any way related to your use of the website and or breach of any of the provisions of these Terms of Use.
Listing Content: hamshack.ca buy and sell listings are not regulated and users have ‘artistic license’ when creating a listing. However, the website owner and or representatives reserve the right to delete any listing that contains profanity, racial slurs, or other inappropriate content as determined by the website owner or their representatives. As such, users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the website owner from any and all claims, damages, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with the removal of a listing on the hamshack.ca website deemed inappropriate by the website owner.
Users listing buy and sell items on the website must hold a valid Canadian Amateur Radio Operators’ Licence and enter their Canadian Amateur Radio Callsign in the [Callsign Field] when creating a new item listing. Note that exceptions may be made for commercial vendors who may periodically list items for sale on the website.
Hamshack.ca is primarily for non-commercial use. However businesses who sell amateur radio, and electronics and communications items are welcome to post items on the site. Please contact VE7DXE using the Contact Form, if you’re a commercial seller interested in selling items on the site. Commercials sellers may also be interested in advertising opportunities on hamshack.ca.
The Club Listing section on Hamshack.ca serves as a platform for Canadian amateur radio clubs to be featured. This service is provided for the purpose of offering information to individuals seeking knowledge on amateur radio organizations. Please note that this information is provided “as is” and the website owner and/or representatives: Do not endorse, recommend, or imply the reputation, appropriateness, or credibility of any of the amateur radio clubs or their activities; and are indemnified as set out in Sections 2, 3, 4 and 6 of the website’s Terms of Use.
A Vendor’s Directory is provided on hamshack.ca which is intended to be a useful resource for website users to locate Vendors who provide amateur radio and related products and services. Some of these Vendors may choose to advertise on hamshack.ca. Money generated from this advertising is used to pay the costs for operating hamshack.ca. Please note that the website owner and/or representatives: do not endorse, recommend, or imply the quality, suitability, or worthiness of any products or services offered by the vendors listed on the website; and are indemnified as outlined in Sections 2, 3, 4 and 6 of the website’s Terms of Use.
Hamshack users may see affiliate links to products and services relevant to site content. Affiliate links are special URLs provided by companies that allow them to track clicks and sales made through these links. If a user clicks on an affiliate link and makes a purchase, Hamshack.ca may earn a commission. Any revenue generated from affiliate links is used to pay for the cost of running the site and to add new features to enhance user experience. Although hamshack.ca attempts to review and filter affiliate content to ensure relevance and usefulness to our audience, please note that hamshack.ca does not endorse or guarantee the quality, suitability, or worthiness of any products or services offered through affiliate links. Additionally, hamshack.ca is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites linked through these advertisements and as such hamshack.ca is indemnified as outlined in Sections 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the hamshack.ca Terms of Use.
Paid Advertising on Hamshack may include banners and logos from vendors that offer products and services related to ham radio and communications. Revenue generated from paid advertising is used to help offset the cost of operating the site and to add new features to enhance user experience. Please note that hamshack.ca does not endorse or guarantee the quality, suitability, or worthiness of any products or services offered through paid advertising. Additionally, hamshack.ca is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites linked through these advertisements and as such hamshack.ca is indemnified as outlined in Sections 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the hamshack.ca Terms of Use.
The Terms of Use may be updated or revised by the website owner at any time without notice. It is the responsibility of the user to review the Terms of Use periodically to ensure compliance with the latest version. Continued use of hamshack.ca after any updates or revisions to the Terms of Use constitutes acceptance of the updated or revised terms.