Terms of Service
Last Updated: Apr, 2020
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of housetra.com (the “Site”). The Site is owned and operated by the author of housetra.com (“I”, “me”, “my”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1) Who this Site is for
This Site is intended for a general audience. You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site. If you are under 18, you should use the Site with a parent or guardian’s permission.
2) Medical disclaimer
The content on this Site is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. For details, please read the full disclaimer here: Medical Disclaimer.
3) Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not violate the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use of the Site.
You agree not to:
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, servers, or systems
- introduce malware, scraping tools, or harmful code
- abuse, harass, or threaten other users (including via comments, if enabled)
- use the Site in a way that could damage, disable, or impair its operation
- copy or republish content in violation of the intellectual property section below
4) Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site—such as articles, reviews, text, original images, graphics, and the site design—is owned by me and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may:
- read and share links to Site content
- quote short excerpts with attribution and a link back to the original page
You may not:
- copy, reproduce, republish, sell, or distribute Site content without my written permission
- frame the Site or mirror it on another domain
5) User-generated content (comments, messages)
If the Site allows comments or you submit content via forms/email, you agree not to post anything that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, misleading, or invasive of someone else’s privacy.
I reserve the right (but am not obligated) to remove or moderate comments or submissions at my discretion, including spam or content that violates these Terms.
6) External links
The Site may link to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. I do not control third-party sites and I am not responsible for their content, policies, products, or services.
7) Affiliate links and sponsored content
Some links on the Site may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you choose to purchase through those links—at no additional cost to you. I may also publish sponsored content from time to time, which will be clearly labeled.
Learn more here: Affiliate Disclosure.
8) No guarantees
I work hard to keep content accurate and up to date, but I make no warranties or guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content on the Site.
Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
9) Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site, including reliance on any information provided on the Site.
10) Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Site and its owner from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another person or entity.
11) Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by the Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy.
12) Changes to the Site and Terms
I may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part of it) at any time without notice.
I may update these Terms from time to time. The updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
13) Governing law
These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to the Site owner’s jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles.
If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, you are responsible for complying with local laws.
14) Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact me here: [email protected].
