Terms of Use – Sustainably Off-Grid

1. Acceptance of the Terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Sustainably Off‑Grid website (the “Site”), located at sustainablyoffgrid.com. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, you must not use the Site.

2. About the Site

The Site is a general information blog about sustainable, off‑grid living. It publishes articles on topics such as off‑grid living in different regions, gardening, homesteading, and energy efficiency. The Site may recommend tools or services through affiliate links; these links are disclosed below.

3. Permitted Use

You may use the Site for your personal, non‑commercial use only. You agree not to:

modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content obtained from the Site without the Site owner’s prior written consent;
use the Site in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation;
engage in data harvesting, scraping, or similar data‑gathering or extraction practices;
transmit or upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code or interfere with the operation or security of the Site;
use the Site to advertise or solicit for any commercial purpose without our express written consent.

4. Affiliate Disclosure

Sustainably Off‑Grid participates in affiliate marketing programmes. Some articles and pages include affiliate links to products or services offered by third‑party partners; for example, the Site encourages readers to explore “affiliate marketing campaigns to find the best tools and resources” at sustainablyoffgrid.com. If you purchase a product or service through an affiliate link, Sustainably Off‑Grid may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are provided only as recommendations. Readers are encouraged to conduct their research before purchasing any product or service.

5. Intellectual‑Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, the content published on the Site—including text, images, graphics, logos, audio and video clips, and other material—is owned by Sustainably Off‑Grid or its content suppliers and is protected by Hungarian and European intellectual‑property laws. You may print or download one copy of the materials for your personal, non‑commercial use, provided that you keep intact all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use requires prior written permission from the Site owner.

6. User‑Generated Content

Where the Site allows you to post comments or other user‑generated content:

You grant the Site a non‑exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, royalty‑free licence to use, reproduce, modify and publish your content in connection with the Site.
You must ensure that your content does not infringe any third‑party rights, is not unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or otherwise objectionable, and complies with these Terms.
The Site reserves the right to remove any user‑generated content at its discretion.

7. External Links and Third‑Party Content

The Site contains links to third‑party websites and services, including affiliate partners. These links are provided for your convenience. Sustainably Off‑Grid does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third‑party sites. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. When you leave the Site, you should review the terms and privacy policies of those third‑party sites.

8. Disclaimer

The information on the Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as professional, legal, financial, or medical advice. For example, articles discussing off‑grid living in particular states describe local conditions and regulations sustainablyoffgrid.com, but may not reflect the most recent legislative changes. You should not rely solely on the information on the Site; always consult appropriate professionals or official sources for guidance. Although we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, Sustainably Off‑Grid makes no warranties or representations about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability of the Site or the information contained on it.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sustainably Off‑Grid and its owners, authors and affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to loss of profits, goodwill or data, or other intangible losses, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sustainably Off‑Grid, its owners, contributors, affiliate,s and employees from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms or your infringement of any rights of another.

11. Changes to the Terms

Sustainably Off‑Grid may modify these Terms at any time. When changes are made, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be updated. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed following the laws of Hungary and applicable European Union law. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Hungary, without prejudice to mandatory provisions of applicable law that provide for other jurisdiction.