Last Updated: March 11, 2024
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Ettuzuke website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms comply with Google Ads policies, Google Business policies, and applicable consumer protection laws.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using the Ettuzuke website (ettuzuke.blog), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.
2. Description of Services
Ettuzuke provides educational content, articles, guides, and information related to companion farming, gardening techniques, and sustainable agriculture practices. Our services include:
- • Educational blog articles and gardening guides
- • Information about companion planting techniques
- • Seasonal gardening tips and advice
- • Newsletter subscription services
- • Contact forms for customer inquiries
3. User Eligibility and Registration
Our services are available to users who are at least 13 years of age. Users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent to use our services. By using our website, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
4. Permitted Use and License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:
- • View and read our educational content
- • Subscribe to our newsletter
- • Contact us through provided forms
- • Share our content with proper attribution
5. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- • Using the website for any unlawful purpose or activity
- • Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- • Infringing on intellectual property rights
- • Transmitting harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- • Disrupting or interfering with website functionality
- • Collecting user information without consent
- • Using automated systems to access our content excessively
6. Educational Content Disclaimer
All gardening advice, companion farming information, and agricultural content is provided for educational and informational purposes only. This information:
- • Does not constitute professional agricultural or horticultural advice
- • May not be suitable for all climates, soil types, or growing conditions
- • Should be adapted to your specific local conditions
- • Does not guarantee specific results or outcomes
Always consult with local agricultural extension services or certified professionals for advice specific to your region and growing conditions.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on our website, including text, images, graphics, logos, designs, and software, is owned by Lettuzuke or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:
- • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
- • Use our trademarks or logos without authorization
- • Create derivative works based on our content
- • Reverse engineer any software or technology
8. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to us (through contact forms, comments, or other means), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display such content. You represent that your submissions:
- • Are original or properly licensed
- • Do not violate any third-party rights
- • Are not defamatory, offensive, or illegal
- • Comply with all applicable laws
9. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using our services, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for and do not endorse the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of third-party sites or services.
11. Disclaimers and Warranties
Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- • Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- • Non-infringement of third-party rights
- • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
- • Uninterrupted or error-free service
- • Security or virus-free operation
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ettuzuke and its owners, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- • Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
- • Loss of data or information
- • Cost of substitute goods or services
- • Property damage or personal injury
- • Crop failures or gardening-related losses
Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ettuzuke and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:
- • Your use of our website or services
- • Violation of these Terms or applicable laws
- • Infringement of third-party rights
- • Your content or submissions to us
14. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may terminate your use of our services at any time by discontinuing access to our website.
15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
16. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:
- • Posting the updated Terms on our website
- • Updating the "Last Updated" date
- • Sending email notifications for significant changes
Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
17. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ettuzuke regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
19. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
- • Email: support@ettuzuke.blog
- • Phone: (631) 271-7600
- • Address: 400 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743
Legal Compliance Notice: These Terms and Conditions comply with applicable consumer protection laws, advertising standards, and platform policies including Google Ads and Google Business requirements. We are committed to maintaining transparent, fair, and lawful business practices.