Terms of Service

Last updated: July 18, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Plant.Garden ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website Plant.Garden and our plant directory and identification services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Plant.Garden is a plant directory and identification service that provides information about plant nurseries, garden centers, and plant identification assistance. Our service includes:

  • Plant nursery and garden center listings with contact information, location, and descriptions
  • Plant identification services through photo analysis
  • User-submitted plant and business information
  • Search and filtering capabilities for plant businesses
  • Interactive maps and location services
  • Plant care tips and gardening information

3. Information Accuracy and Disclaimer

Important Disclaimer: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any information displayed on our website. Plant nursery information, plant identifications, prices, availability, contact details, and other data may be outdated, incorrect, or incomplete. Plant businesses frequently update their inventory, prices, and services, and these changes may not be immediately reflected on our website.

Users should verify all information directly with the plant nursery or garden center before visiting or making decisions based on the information provided on our website.

Plant Identification Disclaimer: Plant identification services are provided for informational purposes only and should not be used for:

  • Determining plant edibility or toxicity
  • Medical or therapeutic plant use
  • Professional botanical classification
  • Commercial or legal plant identification purposes

Always consult with qualified botanists, horticulturists, or other plant experts for professional identification and advice.

4. User Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information when submitting plant business listings or plant identification requests
  • Not submit false, misleading, or defamatory content
  • Respect intellectual property rights of plant images and content
  • Not use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Not attempt to disrupt or interfere with the Service
  • Not submit spam or irrelevant content
  • Verify plant and business information before relying on it
  • Use plant identification services responsibly and at your own risk
  • Not submit copyrighted plant images without proper authorization

5. Content Submission

By submitting content (including plant business listings, plant photos for identification, reviews, or other information) to our Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for the purposes of operating and promoting our Service.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You have the right to submit the content
  • The content does not violate any third-party rights
  • The content is accurate to the best of your knowledge
  • The content does not contain illegal or harmful material
  • Plant photos submitted are your own or you have permission to use them

6. Image Sources and Copyright

Some images used on Plant.Garden are sourced from publicly available online resources, plant databases, or user submissions. If you are the copyright owner of any image displayed on our website and wish to have it credited or removed, please contact us. We will promptly address your request.

When submitting plant images for identification or business listings, you must ensure you have the right to use them and grant us permission to display them on our platform.

7. Data Sources and Accuracy

The information provided on Plant.Garden is collected from a variety of sources, including:

  • User submissions and plant business owners
  • Publicly available plant and business data
  • Third-party plant databases and identification APIs
  • Botanical databases and plant information services

While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information presented, we cannot guarantee that all data is complete, current, or error-free. Users are encouraged to independently verify any information before relying on it.

8. Plant Identification Service Limitations

Important Safety Notice:

  • Never consume plants based solely on our identification service
  • Do not use for medical purposes - plant identifications are for informational purposes only
  • Children and pets: Keep unidentified plants away from children and pets
  • Professional consultation: Always consult qualified experts for plant safety and edibility

Our plant identification service:

  • Provides best-effort identifications based on available technology and databases
  • May not be 100% accurate and should be verified by experts
  • Is not suitable for determining plant safety, edibility, or toxicity
  • Should not replace professional botanical consultation

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Plant.Garden makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation or availability of the Service, or the information, content, or materials included therein. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10. Third-Party Content and Links

Our Service may display content provided by third parties or contain links to external websites and resources, including:

  • Plant nursery and garden center websites
  • Plant identification databases
  • Gardening and botanical resources
  • Plant care and information websites

We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party content or websites. Accessing third-party content or links is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and privacy policies of those third parties.

11. Advertising and Commercial Content

Plant.Garden may display advertisements, sponsored content, or other commercial material related to plants, gardening, and plant businesses. Such content does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by us. We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of any advertising or commercial content displayed on our Service.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Plant.Garden and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the Service
  • Any inaccurate or outdated information on the website
  • Any reliance on plant business information provided
  • Any reliance on plant identification results
  • Any plant-related decisions based on our service
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
  • Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Any harm resulting from plant misidentification

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Plant.Garden and its operators from and against any claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Violation of these Terms
  • Your submission of content to our Service
  • Any decisions made based on information from our Service

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to your breach of these Terms.

15. User-Generated Content Policy

Users may submit content including plant photos, business information, and reviews. We reserve the right to:

  • Review and moderate user-submitted content
  • Remove content that violates our terms or community standards
  • Refuse to publish submissions that are inappropriate or inaccurate
  • Edit content for clarity or formatting purposes

16. Intellectual Property

The Plant.Garden website, including its design, functionality, text, graphics, and other content (excluding user-submitted content), is owned by Plant.Garden and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
  • Use our service for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our plant identification algorithms

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Plant.Garden operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

18. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

20. Contact Information

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

Plant.Garden
Email: Use our contact form
Website: Plant.Garden

For legal or terms-related inquiries, please use the subject line "Terms of Service Inquiry" when contacting us.

21. Acknowledgment

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and agree to be bound by them. You also acknowledge the limitations and disclaimers regarding plant identification and information accuracy.

Thank you for using Plant.Garden responsibly. Together, we can build a better plant community while prioritizing safety and accuracy.