Last Updated: August 18, 2026
Terms of Service
Welcome to GardenKindred (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of gardenkindred.com (the “Site”), including all content, features, and services offered on it.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Who We Are
GardenKindred is a gardening content website that publishes guides, garden journals, and community Q&A content. We may also participate in affiliate marketing programs and display third-party advertising, as described in our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure.
2. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You must not:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, other accounts, or connected systems
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from the Site using automated means without our prior written consent
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Site for commercial purposes without permission
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion if you violate these Terms.
3. Content and Intellectual Property
Our Content
All original text, images, graphics, logos, and other material published on the Site (excluding third-party content and user submissions) is owned by GardenKindred or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original page. You may not republish, redistribute, or reproduce substantial portions of our content without our prior written permission.
User-Submitted Content
If you submit content to us — including comments, garden story submissions, photos, or contact form messages — you grant GardenKindred a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, edit, and publish that content on the Site and our associated social media channels, with attribution where appropriate.
You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to submit any content you provide, and that it does not infringe on the rights of any third party.
We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content, including comments, at our sole discretion, without notice.
4. Gardening Content Disclaimer
The content on GardenKindred — including grow logs, guides, tips, and community Q&A — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It reflects our own real-world gardening experience, which may not translate identically to your climate, soil, growing zone, or conditions.
- We make no guarantees about the results you will achieve by following our guides.
- Gardening involves inherent variables (weather, pests, soil, plant variety, and more) that are outside our control.
- Always use your own judgment, and consult local extension offices, certified professionals, or product manufacturers for guidance specific to your situation, especially regarding pesticides, herbicides, or other chemical products.
Nothing on this Site constitutes professional horticultural, landscaping, agricultural, or safety advice, and should not be relied upon as such.
5. Affiliate Links and Advertising
The Site contains affiliate links, including links through the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, and may display third-party advertising. We may earn a commission or fee from purchases made through these links, at no additional cost to you. Full details are available in our Affiliate Disclosure.
Product recommendations reflect our genuine opinions based on real use or research, but we do not guarantee the performance, safety, availability, or pricing of any third-party product.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may link to third-party websites, tools, or services (including social media platforms, email service providers, and advertising networks) that are not owned or controlled by GardenKindred. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
7. No Warranties
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 warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GardenKindred and its founders, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including loss of plants, crops, property, profits, or data — arising out of or related to your use of the Site or reliance on its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Your use of any gardening advice, product recommendation, or third-party link on this Site is at your own risk.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GardenKindred, its founders, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, your submitted content, or your violation of these Terms.
10. Changes to the Site and These Terms
We may update, modify, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the U.S, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts located in [Jurisdiction].
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Email: hello@gardenkindred.com Or use our Contact page