Terms of Use

Effective date: 2026-10-29

WeekendPaddle (the "Site") is published by Charland & Co., a sole proprietorship in Quebec, Canada ("we", "us"). These Terms apply to your use of the Site. By using the Site, you agree to them. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. General information only; no professional advice

Everything on the Site is general information, not safety, rescue, legal or other professional advice. Always follow your kayak and paddle makers’ labels, manuals and sizing charts.

Water safety. Paddling carries risk. Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. For the rules that apply to you, see the official USCG life jacket pages and your state boating agency. We do not restate or interpret those rules.

2. Capacity and sizing estimates

Our calculator and figures are planning estimates based on the numbers you enter and a simple rule of thumb. The maker’s stated max capacity always wins. Conditions, wind, water and skill all matter. Don’t rely on an estimate where being wrong would be unsafe.

3. Product information and prices

Product specifications come from manufacturers and retailers and may change or contain errors. Prices and availability shown are as of the date and time stated and may change. The retailer's price and terms at the time of purchase apply. We do not sell products; any purchase is between you and the retailer.

4. No warranty

To the extent permitted by law, the Site and its content and tools are provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.

5. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data or use, arising from your use of the Site. To the extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim relating to the Site is limited to CAD $100.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for bodily or moral injury, for intentional or gross fault, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including consumer protection laws of your place of residence.

6. Affiliate links and third-party sites

The Site contains links, including affiliate links, to sites we do not control. We are not responsible for their content, products, services, or privacy practices. See our Affiliate Disclosure.

7. Intellectual property

The Site's original text, graphics and tools are owned by Charland & Co. or its licensors. You may view and print pages for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, republish or scrape the Site's content, including to train artificial intelligence models, without our written permission. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners and are used only to identify products.

8. Copyright complaints

If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, email hello@charlandandco.com with: your contact details; a description of the work; the URL of the material; a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized; a statement, under penalty of perjury, that your notice is accurate and that you are the owner or authorized to act for the owner; and your physical or electronic signature.

9. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada that apply there. Subject to any mandatory rights you have under the law of your place of residence, the courts of the judicial district of Montréal, Quebec, have jurisdiction.

10. Changes

We may update these Terms by posting a new version with a new effective date. Changes apply from that date to later use of the Site.

11. Contact

Charland & Co., hello@charlandandco.com.