Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the YourDailyGarden website at thedailygarden.com(the “Site”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use the Site.

YourDailyGarden (“we”, “us”, or “our”) reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. AI-Assisted Content Disclosure

Some content on this Site is drafted with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. We believe in transparency about our content creation process:

• AI-assisted drafting: Certain articles and content on this Site are initially drafted using AI language models. These drafts serve as a starting point for our editorial process.
• Human editorial review: All AI-generated content undergoes review, fact-checking, and editing by our human editorial team before publication. No content is auto-published without human oversight.
• Quality assurance: Our editorial workflow includes multiple review stages to ensure accuracy, relevance, and quality. Articles progress through draft, review, and approval stages before being published.
• Continuous improvement: We regularly review and update published content to maintain accuracy and relevance.

While we strive for accuracy, AI-assisted content may occasionally contain errors. We encourage readers to verify critical gardening information, particularly regarding plant safety, chemical applications, and regional regulations.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Infringe upon the rights of any third party
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or its associated servers and networks
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site
• Use any automated system, including bots, scrapers, or spiders, to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission
• Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful data
• Collect or harvest personal information from other users

4. User Conduct

When interacting with our Site, including through comments, contact forms, or any other communication channels, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Communicate respectfully and refrain from abusive, harassing, or threatening language
• Not post content that is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
• Not impersonate any person or entity
• Not submit unsolicited promotional material or spam
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others

We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content that violates these Terms and to restrict or terminate access for users who repeatedly breach our guidelines.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, icons, audio, video, software, and compilations of data, is the property of YourDailyGarden or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited Licence

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without written permission
• Modify or create derivative works based on our content
• Use our content for any commercial purpose without prior written consent
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our content

5.3 Sharing

You are welcome to share links to our articles and pages on social media and other platforms. Brief excerpts may be quoted with proper attribution and a link back to the original article.

6. Gardening Information Disclaimer

The gardening information provided on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

• Gardening results may vary depending on local climate, soil conditions, and other environmental factors specific to your location.
• Information about plant care, pest management, and garden practices should be considered as general guidance, not professional horticultural advice.
• Always check local regulations before using any chemical products, pesticides, or herbicides in your garden.
• We are not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury resulting from the application of gardening advice found on this Site.
• Some plants mentioned on this Site may be toxic to humans or animals. Always verify plant safety before handling or planting.

7. Third-Party Content and Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement by YourDailyGarden. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites.

Some links on our Site may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. This does not influence our editorial content or recommendations.

8. Advertising

Our Site displays advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements are clearly distinguishable from our editorial content. Advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies as described in our Privacy Policy.

The appearance of advertisements on our Site does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products or services by YourDailyGarden.

9. Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails containing gardening content, tips, and promotional material. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, YourDailyGarden and its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Any errors or omissions in the Site’s content
• Any unauthorised access to or use of our servers
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site
• Any damage to your computer or device resulting from use of the Site

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, including negligence.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless YourDailyGarden and its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand, without prejudice to your statutory rights under local law.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

• Email: hello@thedailygarden.com
• Contact form: thedailygarden.com/contact