Updated Terms of Service (for The Happy Acre)
Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using The Happy Acre website.
Last updated: October 2, 2025
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using The Happy Acre website (“Service”), 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 website. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Happy Acre.
Use of the Website
Permitted Use
You may use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes to access gardening, sustainability, and educational content. You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service.
Prohibited Activities
- Using the website for any unlawful purpose
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfering with the website’s operation or security
- Reproducing content without permission
- Transmitting spam, viruses, or harmful code
- Impersonating others or providing false information
- Collecting user information without consent
Content and Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content on this website, including articles, guides, images, and design, is owned by The Happy Acre or used with permission. Content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
User-Submitted Content
When you submit content (comments, messages, feedback), you represent that you own or have permission to use it. You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, display, and distribute that content in connection with our services. You retain ownership, but agree we may use it to improve and promote our services.
Content Standards
User content must not be harmful, offensive, infringing, or violate any laws. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these standards.
DMCA Notice and Takedown
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice including:
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Identification of the infringing material and its location
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
- A statement of accuracy and authority to act
- Your physical or electronic signature
Send DMCA notices to: [email protected]
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites. Your use of such sites is at your own risk.
Homesteading Safety and Assumption of Risk
Educational Content Only
The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. Gardening, food preservation, and related activities involve inherent risks including, but not limited to, property damage, personal injury, food safety issues, and agricultural risks.
Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge and agree that you engage in such activities at your own risk. You are solely responsible for evaluating the suitability, safety, and legality of any techniques, methods, or practices described.
Local Regulations and Professional Advice
Always comply with local laws and regulations. Consult qualified professionals — including agricultural experts, contractors, health inspectors, and food safety specialists — before implementing any techniques described on our website.
Food Safety
Food preservation and preparation techniques carry risks of foodborne illness. Follow official food safety guidelines (e.g., USDA, FDA, or local authorities) before consuming preserved foods.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
No Warranty
We provide our website “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Happy Acre shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website, including but not limited to property damage, personal injury, lost profits, or data loss. Our total liability shall not exceed $100.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Happy Acre, its team, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without notice, for any reason including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the website ceases immediately.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed under applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction, as determined by applicable law.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Changes become effective 30 days after posting unless specified otherwise. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance.
Affiliate Marketing and Endorsements
Affiliate Disclosure
The Happy Acre participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you purchase products or services through affiliate links at no additional cost to you. All affiliate relationships are disclosed in accordance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.
Editorial Independence
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our content, reviews, or recommendations. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in and that align with our values.
FTC Compliance
All endorsements and affiliate relationships are disclosed in compliance with FTC’s 16 CFR Part 255 guidelines.
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use information.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
