Terms of Use

Acceptance of terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website sustainablelivingsimple.com (the "Site"). By visiting or using the Site you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. The date at the top of this page reflects when the terms were last changed.

Content is information, not advice

Everything published on this Site — articles, guides, checklists, tips, and any other material — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not, and should not be taken as, professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to:

• Medical or health advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes that could affect your health.
• Legal advice — laws and regulations vary by country, region, and individual circumstances. Consult a qualified lawyer for legal questions.
• Financial advice — nothing on this site constitutes investment, tax, or financial planning advice. Consult a qualified financial adviser.
• Safety advice — activities such as home electrical work, construction, emergency preparedness, or food preservation carry real risks. Always follow applicable safety standards and, where required, engage licensed professionals.

You act on any information from this Site entirely at your own discretion and risk. We encourage you to research topics thoroughly, cross-check information from authoritative sources, and seek professional guidance whenever safety or significant personal consequences are involved.

Accuracy and "as is" disclaimer

We take care to research the content we publish and to cite credible sources. We update guides when we become aware of material errors. However, we make no representations or warranties, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information on this Site.

The Site and all its content is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Information about science, regulations, products, and best practices changes over time. What is accurate today may become outdated. Always check that guidance you act on is current.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sustainable Living Simple and its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — the Site or any content on it, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This includes, without limitation, losses arising from reliance on content, errors or omissions in content, decisions made based on information found here, or any interruption or cessation of the Site.

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusions or limitations of certain warranties or liabilities; in those jurisdictions our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Intellectual property

The text, graphics, layout, code, and other original content published on this Site is copyright © Sustainable Living Simple. All rights reserved, except as expressly stated below.

Personal use: You are welcome to read, save, and print content for your own personal, non-commercial use.

Sharing: You may quote short excerpts (a sentence or two) with a clear link back to the original page. This is reasonable fair use and we encourage it.

What is not permitted without our prior written permission:

• Reproducing full articles, guides, or substantial portions of the Site on another website or publication.
• Scraping or republishing content in bulk, whether for a website, newsletter, AI training dataset, or any other purpose.
• Removing or altering any copyright notices or attributions.
• Using our brand name, logo, or trade dress in any way that implies endorsement or affiliation.

To request permission for use beyond personal reading, please contact us at [email protected].

Third-party links

The Site contains links to external websites and resources. These links are included for convenience and as a starting point for further reading. We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. A link from this Site does not constitute an endorsement of the linked site, its operators, or any products or services they offer.

Acceptable use

You agree not to use the Site in any way that:

• Is unlawful or fraudulent, or facilitates unlawful or fraudulent activity.
• Harms, or attempts to harm, other users or third parties.
• Involves transmitting unsolicited commercial communications (spam).
• Attempts to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure.
• Involves automated scraping or crawling that places an unreasonable load on our servers.
• Infringes the intellectual property rights of Sustainable Living Simple or any third party.

Advertising

The Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and potentially other third-party advertising networks. These advertisements are selected and served by those third parties, not by us. We do not endorse the products or services advertised, and the appearance of an advertisement on this Site does not constitute a recommendation. See our Privacy Policy for details on how advertising cookies work.

Changes to these terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes take effect when the updated terms are posted on this page. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top whenever we make material changes. If you continue to use the Site after changes are posted, you accept the revised terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws applicable to the site operator. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms or the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the applicable territory. We will endeavour to resolve any disputes informally in the first instance — please contact us before initiating formal proceedings.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms or wish to request permission to use our content, please email [email protected]. We aim to respond within five business days.