Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using DIY Yard Pro ("Site", "we", "us", or "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on DIY Yard Pro's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
• Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on DIY Yard Pro's website
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
• Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by DIY Yard Pro at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

3.1 DIY Projects - Use at Your Own Risk

IMPORTANT: The information, tutorials, and guides provided on this Site are for educational and informational purposes only. DIY landscaping and hardscaping projects involve physical labor, tools, and materials that can be dangerous if not handled properly.

By using information from this Site, you acknowledge that:

• You assume all risks and liability for any injuries, damages, or losses that may result from following our tutorials or advice
• You are responsible for ensuring your project complies with local building codes, permits, and regulations
• You should consult with licensed professionals when necessary
• DIY Yard Pro is not responsible for the outcome of your projects
• Individual results may vary based on skill level, materials, and environmental conditions

3.2 No Professional Advice

The content on this Site does not constitute professional landscaping, construction, or engineering advice. While the author has professional experience in landscaping and hardscaping, the information provided is general in nature and should not replace consultation with licensed professionals for your specific project.

3.3 No Warranties

The materials on DIY Yard Pro's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. DIY Yard Pro makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Further, DIY Yard Pro does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this Site.

3.4 Limitation of Liability

In no event shall DIY Yard Pro or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption, personal injury, or property damage) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on DIY Yard Pro's website, even if DIY Yard Pro or a DIY Yard Pro authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

4. Safety and Building Codes

You are responsible for:

• Following all safety precautions when using tools and equipment
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Obtaining necessary permits before starting projects
• Complying with local building codes and HOA regulations
• Calling 811 before digging to locate underground utilities
• Hiring licensed professionals when work requires it by law

5. Affiliate Links and Advertising

5.1 Affiliate Disclosure

DIY Yard Pro participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to Amazon Associates, Home Depot, and Lowe's affiliate programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

Our product recommendations are based on professional experience and research. However, we cannot guarantee the quality, safety, or suitability of any products for your specific needs. Always read product descriptions, reviews, and safety information before purchasing.

5.2 Third-Party Advertising

We use third-party advertising companies (including Google AdSense) to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

6. Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on DIY Yard Pro's website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. DIY Yard Pro does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. DIY Yard Pro may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. However, DIY Yard Pro does not make any commitment to update the materials.

Project costs, material prices, and product availability mentioned in articles may change over time. Always verify current pricing and availability before starting a project.

7. Links to Third-Party Sites

DIY Yard Pro has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by DIY Yard Pro of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

8. User-Generated Content

8.1 Comments and Submissions

If we enable comment sections, forums, or other areas where users can submit content, you agree that:

• You own or have the right to submit the content you post
• Your content does not violate any third-party rights
• Your content is not illegal, offensive, or harmful
• You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content

8.2 Prohibited Content

You may not post content that:

• Is illegal, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or invasive of privacy
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains viruses or malicious code
• Is spam or commercial solicitation
• Impersonates another person or entity

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of DIY Yard Pro or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site, except as follows:

• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages for your own personal, non-commercial use
• You may share links to our articles on social media with proper attribution

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DIY Yard Pro, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Site or any content obtained from the Site
• Your DIY projects based on information from this Site
• Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right

12. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Site and informs users of our data collection practices.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Site after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Site.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

15. 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 these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DIY Yard Pro regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements between you and DIY Yard Pro.

17. Contact Information

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at:

• Email: legal@diyyardpro.com
• Website: www.diyyardpro.com
• Address: [Your Business Address]