Terms of use

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of BackyardWithBen.com (the "Site"), operated by Backyard with Ben ("we," "us" or "our"). By visiting or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Use of the Site

The Site provides articles, guides and general information about backyard, gardening, landscaping, outdoor living, BBQ and DIY topics for informational purposes only. Content is not professional landscaping, construction, horticultural, electrical or safety advice, and you should use your own judgment, follow local building codes and consult a qualified professional before undertaking any project described on the Site.

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the Site.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Site, including text, articles, images, graphics, logos and the overall look and feel, is owned by Backyard with Ben or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download and print content from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not republish, redistribute, sell or otherwise use our content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.

User Conduct

If the Site ever provides a way to submit comments, messages or other content (for example, through our contact form), you agree not to submit anything that is unlawful, abusive, defamatory, infringing, spam, or that contains malicious code.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites.

Affiliate Links

Backyard with Ben participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Some links on the Site may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a qualifying purchase, at no additional cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure page for full details.

The Site does not currently display third-party advertising.

Disclaimers and No Warranty

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, reliability or fitness for a particular purpose. Backyard projects involve inherent risks (including but not limited to tools, materials, weather, plants, structures and outdoor cooking equipment), and you assume all risk when following ideas found on the Site.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Backyard with Ben will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of property, income or data, arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any content or project ideas found on it.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date above. Continuing to use the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles, unless a different governing law is required by the laws of your place of residence.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Reach out through our Contact page or email us directly at ben@backyardwithben.com.