Terms of Service

Last updated: June 5, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Ormonxel.org ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Site.

2. Nature of Content

All content on this Site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The Site focuses on the identification characteristics of wild mushroom species found in Canada, including spore print colour, gill attachment type, and look-alike comparisons.

Content is drawn from publicly available mycological literature and established databases. The Site makes no claim to provide authoritative species identification for any specific specimen.

3. Disclaimer of Liability

Wild mushroom identification carries inherent risk. Misidentification of toxic species as edible can result in serious illness or death. The Site expressly disclaims all liability for:

  • Any illness, injury, or death resulting from the consumption of wild mushrooms identified using information from this Site.
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in species descriptions or identification characteristics.
  • Any reliance placed on the content of this Site for foraging decisions.

All foraging decisions are made at the sole risk of the individual. Positive identification of any wild mushroom for consumption requires verification by a qualified mycologist or experienced expert, not a website.

4. Permitted Use

The Site is intended for personal, non-commercial educational use. You may:

  • Read and share links to pages on this Site.
  • Quote brief passages for educational purposes with attribution.

You may not:

  • Reproduce or republish substantial portions of the Site's content without written permission.
  • Use automated scraping tools that place excessive load on the Site's server.
  • Represent content from this Site as your own original work.

5. Intellectual Property

Original text content on this Site is the property of Ormonxel.org. Images used on this Site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Attribution is provided in image metadata. External links to third-party sources remain the property of their respective owners.

6. External Links

The Site contains links to external websites for reference purposes. Ormonxel.org does not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any linked external website.

7. Modifications

These Terms may be updated at any time without prior notice. The date shown at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site following any modification constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from use of this Site are subject to the jurisdiction of Canadian courts.

9. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms: info@ormonxel.org