Terms of Service
Last updated: March 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to AI Urban Gardening Planner ("we," "our," "us," or "the Service"). By accessing or using our website at aiurbanplanner.net (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, please do not use our Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
2. Description of Service
AI Urban Gardening Planner provides an AI-powered garden planning tool designed to help urban gardeners plan, optimize, and maintain small-space gardens. Our Service includes:
- AI-generated garden plans and layouts tailored to your space and climate
- Plant recommendations based on growing conditions
- Care schedules and gardening guidance
- Plant identification and pest diagnosis tools
- Educational content including guides, articles, and resources
- Calculators and planning tools
3. User Responsibilities
When using our Service, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information when using our planning tools
- Use the Service only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service or its servers
- Not use automated systems or software to extract data from the Service
- Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
- Not upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Respect the intellectual property rights of others
You are solely responsible for your use of the Service and any consequences thereof. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any user who violates these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its original content (excluding content provided by users), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of AI Urban Gardening Planner and its licensors. This includes:
- Website design, graphics, and user interface
- Text, articles, guides, and educational content
- AI algorithms and garden planning technology
- Logos, trademarks, and brand elements
- Software, code, and underlying technology
You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service or included content without explicit written permission. You may not reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of our software.
Users retain ownership of any content they create using our tools (such as garden plans). However, by using our Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use anonymized, aggregated data to improve our Service.
5. User-Generated Content
When you submit content to our Service (such as photos for plant identification, feedback, or comments), you:
- Warrant that you own the content or have rights to submit it
- Grant us a license to use, process, and display the content as needed to provide the Service
- Understand that uploaded images may be processed by third-party AI services
- Agree not to submit content that is illegal, offensive, or infringes on others' rights
We do not claim ownership of user-generated content, but we reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate.
6. Third-Party Services and Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by AI Urban Gardening Planner. We use several third-party services to provide our features:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
- AI Services: For garden planning and plant identification
- Weather APIs: For location-based recommendations
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such third-party services.
7. Advertisements
Our Service displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense and other advertising partners. By using our Service, you acknowledge that:
- Advertisements may be displayed throughout the Site
- Ad content is provided by third parties and is not endorsed by us
- Ad targeting may use cookies and similar technologies
- You can manage your ad preferences through your browser settings or Google's ad settings
- We are not responsible for the products or services advertised
8. Affiliate Links and Recommendations
Some links on our Site may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services that we believe provide value to our users.
Product recommendations, including gardening supplies, tools, and seeds, are based on general gardening principles and may not be suitable for every situation. Always research products before purchasing and consider your specific needs.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content
- Warranties that defects will be corrected
We do not warrant that the results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable. Garden planning recommendations are provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional agricultural advice.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AI URBAN GARDENING PLANNER AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
- Service interruption or computer damage
- Cost of substitute products or services
- Personal injury or property damage
- Crop failures or gardening losses
- Reliance on information provided by the Service
Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, during the twelve months prior to the claim.
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AI Urban Gardening Planner and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; or (d) any content you submit to the Service.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service will cease immediately
- Any locally stored data remains on your device
- Provisions that by their nature should survive will remain in effect
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the courts located within the United States. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and AI Urban Gardening Planner regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact page: aiurbanplanner.net/contact