1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Homestead Projects website (homesteadprojects.org), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.
2. Content Usage
2.1 Personal and Non-Commercial Use
The content on Homestead Projects is provided for personal, non-commercial use. You may use our guides and project instructions to create items for personal use.
2.2 Educational Use
Educational institutions may use our content for teaching purposes with proper attribution to Homestead Projects.
2.3 Commercial Use Restrictions
Creating commercial products based on our guides or projects requires written permission. Contact us for licensing options.
2.4 Attribution Requirements
When sharing or referencing our content in any medium, proper attribution to Homestead Projects (homesteadprojects.org) is required.
3. User Content
3.1 Ownership
By submitting comments, feedback, or other content to our site, you retain ownership of your content but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content.
3.2 Prohibited Content
Users may not submit content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms.
4. Intellectual Property
All content, including text, graphics, logos, images, and project designs, is the property of Homestead Projects and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
5.1 Project Risk
All projects and guides are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Users assume all risk when attempting projects from our site.
5.2 Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness or reliability of our content. Always exercise caution and proper safety measures when attempting any project.
6. Limitation of Liability
Homestead Projects shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or any information contained therein.
7. Safety Warning
Many projects involve tools, materials, and techniques that can be dangerous if used improperly. Always follow safety guidelines, use appropriate protective equipment, and exercise caution.
8. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these sites and provide these links solely for convenience.
9. Cookie Policy and Analytics
9.1 Cookie Usage
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy as described in our Privacy Policy.
9.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to: - Accept all cookies - Customize your cookie preferences - Reject all non-essential cookies
Your consent choices will be stored for 12 months, after which you will be asked to renew your consent. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.
9.3 Analytics and Tracking
We use analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use our website. These tools may collect information about your behavior on our website, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and actions taken. This information is used to improve our website and content.
All analytics and tracking tools are only activated with your explicit consent. You can withdraw this consent at any time through the Cookie Settings.
9.4 Data Processing Tools
Our website uses the following data processing tools:
- Google Tag Manager (GTM): Used to manage various scripts and trackers on our website.
- Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior (only when analytics consent is granted).
- PostHog Analytics: An open-source analytics platform hosted in the EU that provides insights about how our website is used (only when analytics consent is granted).
9.5 Legal Basis for Processing
Our use of cookies and analytics is based on one of the following legal bases: - Your explicit consent (for analytics and marketing cookies) - Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website (for necessary cookies) - Fulfillment of our contractual obligations to provide website functionality
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
11. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.