Terms of Service

Last updated: August 1, 2025

Overview

Welcome to Grow A Garden Stock! These terms of service govern your use of this website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms.

About This Service

Grow A Garden Stock is a personal, independent project created to help gardening enthusiasts track inventory levels. Please note:

  • This is NOT an official service
  • We are not affiliated with any garden store or company
  • This is a hobby project created by an individual developer
  • The service is provided completely free of charge

Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate grow a garden stock information:

  • Stock information is obtained from publicly available sources
  • Data may not always be 100% accurate or up-to-date
  • We cannot guarantee the availability of items shown as "in stock"
  • Always verify availability before making purchase decisions

Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:

  • Do not attempt to overload, disrupt, or compromise the service or its infrastructure
  • Do not attempt to access unauthorized areas, accounts, or data
  • Do not use automated tools to scrape large amounts of data without permission
  • Do not engage in any activity that could harm other users or the service
  • Do not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code
  • Do not use the service for any illegal, harmful, or malicious purposes
  • Do not violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws
  • Do not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity or affiliation
  • Respect reasonable usage limits and be considerate of other users

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to users who violate these terms, though we aim to resolve issues through communication first.

Service Availability

As a personal project operated by an individual developer, please understand these limitations:

  • We cannot guarantee 100% uptime or continuous availability
  • The service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or technical issues
  • We may need to discontinue the service at any time with or without notice
  • No formal SLA (Service Level Agreement) is provided
  • Response times for issues may vary based on available time and resources
  • Service performance may vary based on traffic, server load, and external factors
  • We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of planned maintenance

While we strive to maintain reliable service, users should not depend on this website for time-critical or mission-critical gardening decisions.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and service are provided "as is" and "as available" without any express or implied warranties of any kind:

  • We make no guarantees about accuracy, completeness, or reliability of stock information
  • We disclaim all warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
  • We do not warrant that the service will be error-free, secure, or continuously available
  • We are not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided
  • Information may be outdated, inaccurate, or incomplete at any time
  • Technical errors, bugs, or service interruptions may occur without warning
  • Use this service entirely at your own risk and discretion

Important: This service is for informational purposes only. Always verify stock availability directly with official sources before making purchasing decisions.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any damages of any kind:

  • We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • We are not responsible for missed opportunities, failed purchases, or financial losses
  • We are not liable for damages resulting from service interruptions, data loss, or technical errors
  • We are not responsible for any third-party actions or services
  • Our total liability shall not exceed $0 USD (since this is a completely free service)
  • This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, etc.)
  • Some jurisdictions may not allow these limitations, so they may not apply to you

Examples of non-liability: If stock information is incorrect and you miss a purchase, if the website is down when you need it, or if any technical issues cause you inconvenience, we cannot be held responsible for any resulting damages or losses.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle information. The short version: we don't collect personal data.

Intellectual Property

Regarding intellectual property and content on this website:

  • The website design, code, and original content are owned by the site creator
  • Stock information is aggregated from publicly available sources
  • We do not claim ownership of any trademarks, logos, or brand names mentioned
  • Users may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute the website's code or design
  • Fair use of information for personal gardening purposes is permitted
  • Commercial use of our data or service requires explicit permission

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the website operator from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the website
  • Your violation of these terms of service
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Any content you submit or actions you take using the service
  • Any disputes between you and third parties

Termination

Either party may terminate use of this service:

  • You may stop using the website at any time
  • We may restrict or terminate access for violations of these terms
  • We may discontinue the service entirely at our discretion
  • Termination does not affect sections that should survive (disclaimers, limitations, etc.)
  • We will make reasonable efforts to provide notice of permanent service termination

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in our service, legal requirements, or other factors:

  • We will update the “Last updated” date when changes are made
  • Significant changes may be highlighted or announced (if feasible)
  • Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms
  • If you disagree with changes, you should discontinue use of the service
  • We encourage periodic review of these terms

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable local laws. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate jurisdiction.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms, you can contact us through the website's contact information or create an issue on our project repository.

Summary

In simple terms: This is a free, personal project to help track grow a garden stock. Use it responsibly, don't rely on it for critical decisions, and remember that we're just enthusiasts helping other enthusiasts - not an official service.