Terms of Service

Last Updated: 4 February 2026

Welcome to Found in the Wild. By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.

1. Website Use

The content on Found in the Wild is provided for informational and educational purposes only. All trail guides, hiking advice, and outdoor recommendations are based on personal experience and research but should not replace professional judgment or official trail resources.

2. Outdoor Activity Disclaimer

Hiking, backpacking, and outdoor activities carry inherent risks. By using the information on this site:

You acknowledge that outdoor recreation can be dangerous
You accept full responsibility for your safety and decisions
You agree to research conditions, check official sources, and use proper judgment
Found in the Wild is not liable for any injuries, accidents, or losses that occur while following advice from this website

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, graphics, logos, and photographs — is the property of Found in the Wild unless otherwise stated. You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, or republish content without written permission
Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
Claim ownership of any material from this site

Sharing is encouraged! You're welcome to share links to posts or use brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original source.

4. Affiliate Links and Advertising

This website may contain affiliate links and advertisements. If you click on certain links and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the creation of free content on this site.

All product recommendations are based on genuine experience and honest opinions. I only recommend gear and services I personally use or believe will benefit readers.

5. User Comments and Conduct

If you leave comments or interact with this site, you agree to:

Be respectful and constructive
Not post spam, offensive, or illegal content
Not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity

Found in the Wild reserves the right to remove any comments or content that violates these terms.

6. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. Found in the Wild is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk.

7. Accuracy of Information

While I strive to provide accurate and up-to-date trail information:

Trail conditions, regulations, and access can change without notice
Always verify current conditions with official sources (Parks Canada, BC Parks, land managers, etc.)
Found in the Wild is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information

8. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect and use your information.

9. Changes to Terms

Found in the Wild reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Found in the Wild is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
I am not liable for any damages arising from your use of this website
You use all information and advice at your own risk

11. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact me at info@foundinthewild.ca.