Last updated: 2026
Welcome to Backyard Leaf. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website located at https://backyardleaf.com (the "Site"). Please read them carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of them, please do not use the Site.
Acceptance of Terms
By visiting Backyard Leaf, browsing our articles, or otherwise using any part of the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, which are incorporated here by reference. These Terms apply to every visitor and user of the Site.
Use of Our Content
The content on this Site, including gardening and houseplant guides, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It reflects our own hands-on experience and research, and it is not a substitute for professional horticultural, agricultural, veterinary, medical, financial, or legal advice. Growing conditions vary from home to home, so you use and rely on our content at your own discretion and risk. Please see our Disclaimer for full details.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all material on the Site, including text, articles, photographs, graphics, logos, and the overall design, is owned by or licensed to Backyard Leaf and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You are welcome to read, share links to, and quote short excerpts of our content with proper attribution and a link back to the original page. You may not, however, copy, republish, redistribute, or reproduce substantial portions of our content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
Third-Party and Affiliate Links
Backyard Leaf is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Some links on this Site are affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we would genuinely use ourselves, and a recommendation is never for sale. You can read our full affiliate disclosure at any time.
External Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us, including Amazon, advertisers, and reference sources. We provide these links for convenience and do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing those sites is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and policies.
Advertising
We display advertising, including ads served through Google AdSense, to keep the Site free to read. The presence of an advertisement does not imply our endorsement of the advertised product or service. Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.
Limitation of Liability
The Site and all of its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. While we work hard to keep our guides accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee that the information is complete, current, or error-free, or that following it will produce any particular result. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Backyard Leaf and its contributors will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content, including any loss to your plants, garden, or property.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to the Site, our practices, or the law. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please reach out to us at [email protected].