Terms & Conditions

Last updated: May 7, 2025

Welcome to Home or Residence. We are a lifestyle blog providing home decor inspiration, interior design ideas, DIY home improvement projects, renovation tips, and garden guides. By accessing or using our website homeorresidence.com, you agree to these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our site.

Acceptance of Terms

By using Home or Residence, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. These Terms govern your access to and use of our website, content, and services. Home or Residence reserves the right to refuse service or access to anyone in violation of these Terms.

Use of the Website

  • Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years of age to use this website. By accessing the site, you represent that you meet this requirement.
  • Lawful Use: You agree to use Home or Residence only for lawful, personal purposes. You may not use the site to engage in any illegal, harmful, or fraudulent activities.
  • User Conduct: You agree not to post or transmit any content that is defamatory, abusive, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. You must respect the intellectual property and privacy rights of others and not upload or share unauthorized copyrighted material.
  • Site Integrity: You must not attempt to interfere with or hack the site, including any automated data collection (such as scraping), sending viruses or malicious code, or trying to access restricted areas of the site.

Intellectual Property Rights

  • Ownership: All content on Home or Residence — including articles, graphics, logos, videos, and images — is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Home or Residence or its content partners own all rights to this content.
  • Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website and its content for your personal, non-commercial use. This means you may view, download, and share content only for personal reference, but you may not reproduce, distribute, sell, modify, or publish any material from this site without our written permission.
  • Trademarks: The names, logos, and trademarks of Home or Residence and its affiliates may not be used without our prior written consent.

User-Generated Content

  • Content Submission: If you submit content to the site (such as comments, photos, or guest articles), you grant Home or Residence a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display your content in any media.
  • Your Representations: By contributing content, you warrant that you own or have all necessary rights to your submission. You also warrant that your content does not infringe on any copyright, trademark, privacy, or other rights of any third party.
  • Prohibited Content: You agree not to submit any material that is illegal, infringing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise harmful. We reserve the right to remove or refuse any user-generated content at our discretion without notice.

Disclaimers

  • Informational Purposes Only: All content on Home or Residence (including our design inspiration, decoration tips, DIY tutorials, and lifestyle advice) is provided for general informational purposes. We strive for accuracy but make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content. Our articles and tips are not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult qualified experts (such as architects, contractors, or designers) before undertaking any home improvement or renovation project.
  • No Warranties: Home or Residence and its team disclaim all warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the website and the content provided. This includes warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We provide the website and content “as is” and “as available” without any promises or guarantees.
  • External Links: The site may contain links to third-party websites (such as retailers, design blogs, or social media pages). These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control or endorse the content, products, or practices of these external sites. You access and use third-party links at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

Home or Residence and its owners, authors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the website or reliance on its content. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. We are not responsible for any losses (monetary or otherwise) that result from using our design ideas, decor suggestions, or any other information on the site.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Home or Residence and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms or your use of the website. This includes any third-party claims resulting from your use of the site or any content you provide.

Third-Party Links

We may provide links to third-party services, products, or websites (e.g., furniture stores, DIY suppliers, or partner blogs) for your convenience. Home or Residence is not responsible for the content, advertising, or practices of those sites. If you follow a link to another site, you do so at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to Terms

Home or Residence reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. We will indicate the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We recommend that you review these Terms periodically for updates.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California (without regard to conflict of laws principles). Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in California, USA.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us via our Contact Us page or email us at hometoolcreatives@gmail.com. We are happy to help clarify any aspect of this agreement.