Backyard Toasty’s Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: July 15, 2025
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Backyard Toasty website located at https://backyardtoasty.com. By accessing and using our website, you accept and agree to be bound by these terms.
Agreement to Terms
By using this website, you confirm that you:
- Are at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent
- Have read and understood these Terms and Conditions
- Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Accept responsibility for your use of the website and any consequences
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.
About Backyard Toasty
Backyard Toasty is a family-operated website providing information, tips, product reviews, and recommendations related to fire pits and outdoor fire experiences. We are based in Virginia, United States, and focus primarily on serving readers in the U.S. market.
Our website includes original content, product recommendations, affiliate links, and user-generated content such as comments and feedback.
Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise noted, Backyard Toasty owns or has rights to all content on this website, including:
- Articles, guides, and written content
- Images, graphics, and visual elements
- Website design and layout
- Logos, trademarks, and branding elements
- Software and technical implementations
Your use of our website grants you a limited, non-exclusive license to:
- View and read our content for personal, non-commercial use
- Share individual articles through social media with proper attribution
- Reference our content in your own work with appropriate citations and links
This license does not permit reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of our content without explicit written permission.
Prohibited Uses
You are specifically prohibited from:
- Content Reproduction: Copying, republishing, or redistributing significant portions of our content without permission
- Commercial Use: Using our content for commercial purposes without explicit written authorization
- Data Mining: Using automated tools to scrape, harvest, or extract data from our website
- Harmful Activities: Using our website in ways that could damage our systems or reputation
- Illegal Activities: Using our website for any unlawful purposes or to violate any regulations
- Impersonation: Representing yourself as Backyard Toasty or creating confusion about your relationship with us
- Spam or Abuse: Submitting spam, offensive content, or abusing our communication channels
- Unauthorized Access: Attempting to access restricted areas of our website or bypass security measures
We reserve the right to terminate your access to our website if you violate these restrictions.
User-Generated Content
When you submit comments, questions, or other content to our website, you agree that:
- Content Ownership: You own or have rights to the content you submit
- License Grant: You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, display, and moderate your content
- Content Standards: Your content will not be offensive, illegal, or violate others’ rights
- Responsibility: You are responsible for the accuracy and appropriateness of your submissions
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user-generated content at our discretion. We are not responsible for content submitted by users and do not necessarily endorse user opinions.
Affiliate Relationships and Commercial Content
Our website includes affiliate links and commercial relationships. By using our website, you acknowledge that:
- We may earn commissions from purchases made through our links
- Product prices and availability may change without notice
- We are not responsible for transactions between you and third-party retailers
- Our affiliate relationships are disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines
For complete details, please review our Affiliate Disclosure.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference.
By using our website, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy.
Disclaimers and Limitations
Website Availability: We strive to maintain website availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend access for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
Content Accuracy: While we work to ensure content accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error-free. Information about products, prices, and availability is subject to change.
Third-Party Content: We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external websites linked from our site.
Safety and Professional Advice: Our content is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional advice, manufacturer instructions, or local safety regulations.
For complete disclaimers, please review our Site Disclaimer.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Backyard Toasty shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of or inability to use our website
- Any content or information obtained from our website
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Any other matter relating to our website or services
This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Backyard Toasty, its owners, and operators from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of our website
- Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
- Your violation of any rights of third parties
- Any content you submit to our website
Modifications and Updates
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website with a revised effective date.
Material changes will be clearly indicated, and continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
We encourage you to review these Terms and Conditions periodically to stay informed of any updates.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms and Conditions or engage in prohibited activities.
You may terminate your use of our website at any time by simply discontinuing access.
Upon termination, your right to use our website ceases immediately, but provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability remain in effect.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision will be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision will be severed from these terms.
The remainder of these Terms and Conditions will remain in full force and effect.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising under these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Virginia.
You consent to personal jurisdiction in Virginia for the resolution of any disputes related to these Terms and Conditions or your use of our website.
Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Backyard Toasty regarding your use of our website.
These terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to your use of our website.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions or need to report violations, please contact us:
Email: john@backyardtoasty.com
Subject Line: Terms and Conditions Inquiry
We will respond to your inquiry within 5 business days.
Last Updated: July 15, 2025
These Terms and Conditions are effective as of the date listed above and supersede any previous versions.
Related Policies: For more information about our website and policies, visit our About, Resources, Publishing Principles, Affiliate Disclosure, Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and Accessibility Statement pages.
