Terms, disclosures and important information.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Hip Little Garden website, you agree to these Terms & Disclosures. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

The terms “The Hip Little Garden,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the owner and operator of this website. “You” and “visitor” refer to anyone who accesses or uses it.

2. Educational Information Only

The content on this website is provided for general educational and informational purposes. It is not professional, medical, nutritional, veterinary, engineering, legal, financial, or agricultural consulting advice.

Information may not apply to every climate, property, household, growing system, animal, or personal situation. You are responsible for evaluating whether any suggestion is appropriate for your circumstances.

3. Gardening, Hydroponics, Greenhouses and Hens

Gardening and homestead activities can involve risks, including sharp tools, heavy materials, soilborne organisms, insects, pesticides, fertilizers, electrical equipment, water near electricity, heat, cold, structural hazards and animal-related injuries.

• Follow product labels and manufacturer instructions.
• Use appropriate protective equipment and safe handling practices.
• Confirm local zoning, building, livestock and food-safety rules.
• Use licensed professionals for work requiring permits or specialized expertise.
• Seek veterinary care when an animal may be ill or injured.

Results vary based on climate, soil, water quality, light, equipment, crop variety, maintenance and many other factors. We do not guarantee specific yields or outcomes.

4. Recipe and Nutrition Disclaimer

Recipes and food-related content are provided for general information and inspiration. They are not individualized medical or nutrition advice and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

• Ingredient brands, portion sizes and preparation methods can change nutritional values.
• You are responsible for checking ingredients for allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.
• Use safe food-handling, cooking, refrigeration and preservation practices.
• When cooking meat, poultry, fish or eggs, follow current food-safety guidance.
• Consult a qualified healthcare professional for individualized dietary advice.

The phrase “clean eating” is used on this website to describe an emphasis on recognizable ingredients, produce and practical home cooking. It does not mean that other foods are morally bad or unsafe.

5. Affiliate and Sponsored-Link Disclosure

Some pages may contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission when a visitor makes a qualifying purchase through one of those links, at no additional cost to the visitor.

Affiliate relationships do not guarantee a positive review or recommendation. Product descriptions, prices, availability and policies are controlled by the third-party seller and may change without notice.

A disclosure should also appear close to affiliate links or product recommendations so visitors can recognize the financial relationship before clicking.

6. Amazon Associates Disclosure

The Hip Little Garden may participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Hip Little Garden is not sponsored, endorsed by or officially affiliated with Amazon.

7. Free and Digital Downloads

Unless a specific product page says otherwise, printable resources and digital files are licensed for the purchaser’s or downloader’s personal, noncommercial use.

• You may print copies for your own household use.
• You may not resell, redistribute, upload, republish or share the files publicly.
• You may share a link to the original webpage where the file is offered.
• You may not remove branding or claim the content as your own.
• Teachers, organizations and commercial users must obtain written permission for broader use.

Digital files may display differently depending on the device, software, printer and settings used. We do not guarantee compatibility with every device or application.

8. Copyright, Branding and Permitted Use

Unless otherwise stated, the website design, written content, original graphics, printables, photographs, logos and branding are owned by or licensed to The Hip Little Garden and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

You may view the website and share links to its public pages. You may not copy, reproduce, scrape, republish, sell, modify or distribute substantial portions of the content without prior written permission.

Limited quotations may be used for commentary or reference when legally permitted, provided that clear credit and a link to the original page are included.

9. External Links and Third-Party Services

This website may link to third-party websites, retailers, services or resources. We do not control those third parties and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, pricing, products or customer service.

A link does not necessarily mean that we endorse every claim, policy or product offered by the linked website. Review the third party’s own terms and policies before providing information or completing a transaction.

10. No Warranties

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, fitness for a particular purpose or uninterrupted access.

We may correct, update, remove or change content at any time without notice.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Hip Little Garden and its owner will not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive losses arising from use of, or reliance on, this website, its content, downloads, recommendations or third-party links.

You assume responsibility for decisions, purchases, projects, food preparation, animal care and other actions taken based on information found on the website.

Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute that is not resolved informally will be handled in a court with appropriate jurisdiction in Missouri, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms & Disclosures as the website, services, products or legal requirements change. The effective date displayed at the top of this page identifies the latest version.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised terms.

14. Contact

Questions about these terms, permissions or disclosures may be submitted through the Contact page or sent to:

hello@thehiplittlegarden.com