By accessing and using the Green Garden Community website, mobile application, or any associated services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

The Service is provided by Green Garden Community ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Green Garden Community regarding your use of the Service.

Our community is built on respect, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. To maintain a positive environment, all users must adhere to the following guidelines:

2.1. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
• Post content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights
• Share misinformation or harmful gardening advice that could damage plants, property, or health
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Service or servers/networks connected to the Service
• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law

2.2. Gardening Advice Disclaimer

All gardening advice shared on the platform is for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any outcomes resulting from following advice shared by community members. Always consult with professional gardeners or agricultural experts for critical decisions.

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Providing accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Promptly updating your account information to keep it accurate, current, and complete

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided during registration or thereafter proves to be inaccurate, false, or misleading.

4.1. User-Generated Content

By posting, uploading, or sharing any content on the Service, you grant Green Garden Community a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Service.

4.2. Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Green Garden Community and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

4.3. Plant Data and Information

Plant care information, growing guides, and botanical data provided through the Service are for educational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness or reliability of this information.

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

5.1. Data Collection

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, post content, or participate in community activities. We also automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the Service.

5.2. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information to enhance your user experience.

6.1. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

6.2. Dispute Resolution Process

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, the parties agree to resolve the dispute through the following process:

1. Informal Negotiation: Parties will attempt to resolve the dispute through informal negotiation within 30 days.
2. Mediation: If informal negotiation fails, parties agree to mediation before pursuing other remedies.
3. Arbitration: Any unresolved disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Green Garden Community shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
• Any content obtained from the Service
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will 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. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Service.

8.1. Notification of Changes

We will notify users of any material changes to these Terms through:

• Email notification to registered users
• Posting a notice on our website
• In-app notifications for mobile app users