1) Acceptance of these Terms
By accessing or using Garden Growth Tips (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
2) Who we are and what we do
Garden Growth Tips publishes educational content about gardening. We also display advertising and may include sponsored or affiliate content. The Site is provided for informational purposes only.
3) Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. If you are under the age of majority where you live, you may use the Site only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
4) Content and intellectual property
All articles, images, logos, and other materials on the Site are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may view and make a personal, non-commercial copy of pages for your own use. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, create derivative works, or exploit any content without our prior written permission.
If you quote or share our content, include a clear, working link back to the original page and do not remove attributions or copyright notices.
5) Your contributions and comments
If you submit comments, messages, images, or other materials (“User Content”):
- You represent you own or have the right to submit the User Content.
- You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, and reproduce your User Content on the Site and our social channels for the purpose of operating and promoting the Site.
- You are solely responsible for your User Content. We may moderate, edit, or remove User Content at our discretion.
Prohibited User Content includes anything unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, infringing, deceptive, or harmful; advertising or spam; and any content that contains personal information of others without their consent.
6) Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Access or use the Site for any illegal purpose.
- Attempt to interfere with or compromise the Site’s security or operation.
- Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Site by automated means without permission.
- Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation.
We may suspend or terminate access by anyone who violates these Terms.
7) Information, not professional advice
Gardening involves variables such as climate, soil, tools, pests, and personal skill. Content on the Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not professional, horticultural, safety, legal, or medical advice. You are responsible for evaluating and safely implementing any technique, and for complying with local regulations and label instructions for tools, fertilizers, pesticides, and related products. Use appropriate protective equipment and consult qualified professionals when needed.
8) Advertising, sponsorships, and affiliates
We display ads and use monetization partners including Google AdSense, Journey by Mediavine, and Ezoic. Sponsored content or affiliate links may appear; if you click a link or view an ad, we or our partners may receive compensation. Advertisers and partners are responsible for their own claims and policies. See our Privacy Policy for details on cookies and tracking technologies.
9) Third-party links and services
The Site may link to third-party websites, tools, or services we do not control. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Access them at your own risk and review their terms and privacy policies.
10) Copyright complaints
If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, send a notice to [your email] with:
- Your contact information
- A description and location (URL) of the alleged infringing material
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are the owner or authorized to act
- Your physical or electronic signature
We may remove content in our discretion and, when appropriate, terminate repeat infringers.
11) Privacy
Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share information. By using the Site, you consent to those practices.
12) Disclaimers
The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and availability. We do not warrant that the Site will be secure, error-free, or uninterrupted, or that defects will be corrected.
13) Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Garden Growth Tips, its owner, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenues, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising from or related to your use of the Site. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Site will not exceed the greater of one hundred US dollars (US$100) or the amount you paid us, if any, in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
14) Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Garden Growth Tips, its owner, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms or any applicable law.
15) Changes to the Site and to these Terms
We may change or discontinue the Site, or update these Terms, at any time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with the “Effective date” updated. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16) Governing law and venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of [your country/state], without regard to conflict-of-law rules. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in [your city/state/country] for any dispute arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms. If you are a consumer in the EEA/UK, you may benefit from mandatory consumer protection provisions of your country of residence.
17) Severability and entire agreement
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site and supersede any prior agreements on the same subject.
18) Contact
Questions about these Terms, copyright notices, or other legal matters can be sent to:
- Jake Meadows, Garden Growth Tips
- Email: contact@gardengrowthtip-com