Terms of Use

Legal terms and conditions governing use of Drillmark Energy website and research materials

Effective Date: November 2024
Last Updated: November 2024

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Drillmark Energy website and any materials, information, or services provided through the website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Research and Educational Purpose

Drillmark Energy is a research organization focused on documenting and analyzing the physical impact of drilling-support operations on terrain. The information provided on this website is intended for educational, research, and informational purposes only.

The content on this website:

  • Represents research findings and analytical observations
  • Does not constitute professional advice (engineering, legal, environmental consulting, or other)
  • Should not be relied upon as the sole basis for operational or regulatory decisions
  • May reflect specific site conditions and may not be generalizable to all circumstances

2. No Guarantees or Warranties

While we strive for accuracy in our research and documentation, Drillmark Energy makes no guarantees regarding:

  • Specific outcomes from implementing described approaches
  • Applicability of findings to particular sites or conditions
  • Recovery timelines or reclamation success rates
  • Infrastructure performance on specific terrain types
  • Completeness or currency of all information presented

The website and all content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

3. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Drillmark Energy, its directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Use or inability to use this website or its content
  • Reliance on information provided on the website
  • Decisions made based on research findings or technical information
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

4. Research-Only Disclaimer

Drillmark Energy operates as a research and analysis organization. We do not:

  • Provide professional engineering, environmental consulting, or legal services
  • Offer investment advice or financial recommendations
  • Make predictions about future operational performance or profitability
  • Guarantee regulatory approval or compliance based on our findings
  • Assume responsibility for implementation of described practices or techniques

For professional services requiring licensed practitioners, consult with qualified engineers, environmental consultants, legal counsel, or other appropriate professionals.

5. Intellectual Property

The content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Drillmark Energy or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.

Permitted Uses:

  • Viewing and downloading content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Printing single copies of materials for personal reference
  • Sharing links to specific pages (not copying entire content)

Prohibited Uses:

  • Reproduction, modification, or distribution for commercial purposes without written permission
  • Removal of copyright notices or proprietary markings
  • Reverse engineering or decompilation of website software
  • Automated data collection (scraping, harvesting) without authorization

6. Third-Party Content and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. Drillmark Energy does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites. Access to third-party sites is at your own risk.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers connected to the website
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • Collect or harvest information about other users
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

8. Geographic Scope

Drillmark Energy operates from Canada and our research focuses on Canadian terrain conditions, climate patterns, and regulatory context. Information presented may not be applicable to other jurisdictions. Users outside Canada should consult local regulations and qualified professionals familiar with their specific region.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the website without notice for conduct that we believe violates these Terms, is harmful to other users, or is otherwise detrimental to Drillmark Energy or its research mission.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms or use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, contact:

Drillmark Energy
2510 14 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7K8
Canada

Email: legal@drillmarkenergy.com
Phone: +1 (403) 555-0100

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.