PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

Welcome to Homesteadingetc.com (the “Website”). These Terms of Use (the “Agreement”) apply to any access to or use of the Website, associated sites or content from this website. The Website is owned and operated by Homesteadingetc.com (Homesteading etc.).

By using this website, including purchasing products from this website, or by clicking a box that states that you accept or agree to these terms, you signify your agreement to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms of use, you may not use this website.

You agree that by using this website, you are at least 18 years of age, or visiting under the supervision of a parent or guardian, and legally able to enter into a contract.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions periodically. We reserve the right to revise these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice to you. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, please do not use this site.

Overview: Note from Katie

Everything shared on this website is my opinion and only my opinion. I am not a doctor, lawyer or astronaut and I don’t play one on the internet. As such, anything I write is (obviously) not a substitute for medical advice and you should get medical advice from a competent professional whenever needed.

What I am is a busy mom of six kids who is obsessively passionate about making the world a better place for our children and future generations. This means that everything on this website is my original work (unless noted otherwise) and I probably wrote it in a sleep-deprived state while nursing a baby. Please understand this is likely the reason for any typos or grammatical errors. Please also respect that everything I’ve written on this website took much time, effort and research (often times at the expense of spending time with my family) and may not be reproduced in any way without permission. Photos may not be used without permission.

I’m always grateful and appreciative when you share my posts and information with your family and friends and you are what makes this amazing community at Homesteadingetc.com so special. I welcome links to my articles and shares on social media, but do not allow full-reprinting of my articles (or any excerpts longer than 10%, this is bad for your SEO anyway, so just don’t do it!).

I also use affiliate links in many posts. For the purpose of disclosure, please assume that all links are affiliate links and that I make a small commission through any purchases made through links on this website. Also, please accept my guarantee that I will ONLY link to products that I have personally purchased and used on my own family and under no circumstances will I link to a product I do not absolutely love just for the sake of an affiliate commission. For the sake of creating a better experience for you, the reader, I do not allow advertising networks, paid or sponsored posts, and all opinions are my own. These affiliate links help me keep the site up and running with the costs of software, hosting, security, and updates. Thanks in advance for your support if you ever use an affiliate link.

I send out a weekly email newsletter that contains links to my most popular content that week as well as occasional correspondence about things that I think are awesome. If you decide to subscribe to my newsletter you can unsubscribe anytime (I won’t be mad, I promise!) and I won’t spam you ever (spam email and online articles where you have to click the “next” button 132 times to read are my biggest pet peeves!). If you unsubscribe from Homesteadingetc.com, you will lose access to the free resource library and other areas of the website accessed through your registration.

You also agree by using Homesteadingetc.com that none of the information here is to be in any way used as medical advice or to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease. If you take any information from this website or any website at face value and go try it without medical or professional supervision, you can and very well might get what is coming to you, including death, injury, disability, loss of your birthday, or being sent out to sea.

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Keep reading for the full terms and conditions, policies, and disclosures that govern this website.

Terms of Service

Homesteading etc., Homesteadingetc.com and associated companies grant you a limited license to access and use this website for your personal use, and to copy, distribute, and transmit the content of this website only to the extent that such copying, distribution, and transmission is automatically done through your browser software incidental to using the website for your personal use.

This license or access and use does not include any resale or commercial use of this website or its contents, any derivative use of this website or its contents; any downloading or copying of information; or any use of data mining, content scraping, robots, or data gathering and extraction tools.

Except as permitted above, this website or any portion of this website may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without express written consent of Homesteadingetc.com. You may not use any meta tags or any other “hidden text” utilizing Homesteading etc.’s name or trademarks without the express written consent of Homesteadingetc.com. Any unauthorized use terminates the permission or license granted by Homesteadingetc.com and associated companies.

Homesteading etc. and Homesteadingetc.com reserve the right to change the information, features and functions of this website without prior notice. We may refuse service, terminate accounts, and/or deny access to any or all parts of this website if you engage in any conduct or activities that we determine, in our sole discretion, violate this Agreement, our rights, or the rights of any third party for any reason. Use of the site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose is strictly prohibited.

As a condition of your use of this website, you warrant to us that you will not use this website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices. You may not use this website in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden, or impair this website or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of this website. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through this website.

Copyright and Intellectual Property Ownership

All information, materials, images, software, photographs, articles, functions, text, video and other content (collectively, the “Content”) contained on or offered through the Website and all copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights in or relating to the Content are the sole property of Homesteading etc. and Homesteadingetc.com, its licensors or content providers or other third parties. The Website and all of its Content and the selection and arrangement thereof, is protected as a compilation owned by Homesteading etc. and Homesteadingetc.com under the copyright laws of the United States and other countries. Homesteading etc. may change the Website or delete any Content or features or services at any time, in any way, for any or no reason. Homesteading etc. reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the Website and the Content.

Unless otherwise noted, Homesteading etc. and all other trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos displayed on the Website are the trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos of Homesteading etc. and Homesteadingetc.com. All other trademarks, logos and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Nothing on the Website shall be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark, trade name, logo or service mark displayed on the Website without the owner’s prior written permission. Unauthorized use of Homesteading etc. and all other trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos displayed on the Website is strictly prohibited.

No Medical Advice

1. Non-Medical Background: Our team members are not medical doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, or mental health professionals. All the information, goods, and services we provide come from personal experiences and those of our community members. They are meant for general educational purposes only and are not based on professional medical credentials.
2. No Medical Advice: The information on this website, or provided upon request, is purely for informational purposes. It is not a quick-fix, cure-all, or a replacement for professional medical advice. We highly recommend consulting a healthcare professional before starting any new health-related journey. Our content, whether on this website or in any materials we provide, is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a professional healthcare provider with any medical questions you might have. Never ignore or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you’ve read or heard from us. If you choose to follow any information from us without consulting a healthcare provider, you accept full responsibility for your actions and decisions, including those involving your dependents.
3. Consult Often with Your Medical Doctor or Health Care Professional: We are not mental health professionals, and anyone with a history of trauma should consult a mental health professional as you progress through our programs. Therefore, if you are currently taking any medications as prescribed by your doctor or health care professional, then your medications may need to be adjusted frequently; please consult with your doctor or health care professional. This is not a promise that your medications will change, just a possibility you may want to consider based on our past experience.
4. Weight Loss Results Will Vary: Weight loss results are highly individual and can vary. The average person may not begin, follow, or complete a weight loss program, so typical results should not be anticipated.
5. No Professional Advice: The information we provide is not a replacement for professional advice of any kind. If you need medical, physical, mental, or emotional health advice, or any other type of professional guidance, please seek out a qualified professional who can provide personalized support and follow-up care tailored to your specific circumstances.
6. No FDA Evaluation: The advice and methods shared on this site have not been reviewed by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Our products and recommendations are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or disease and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical help.

Forums/Blog/Social Media/Comments

“Forum” means an area, site or feature offered as part of this website that offers the opportunity for users to post content for viewing by one or more website users, including the comment section of any blog post. Additionally, “Forum” includes any other website page or content area created by Homesteading etc. on one or more social media pages, including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest.

You acknowledge that Forums and features offered therein are for public and not private communications, and you have no expectation of privacy with regard to any content posted to a public Forum. We cannot and do not guarantee the security of any information you disclose through any of these media; you make such disclosures at your own risk. Additionally you grant Homesteading etc. and Homesteadingetc.com the right to reprint, publish or otherwise use in a public manner any information posted in forums or comment sections of this website or associated social media.

You agree to use the Forums only to post, send and receive messages and material that are proper and related to a particular Forum. Refer to the comment policy for specific policies. By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using a Forum (including the comment section of any blog post), you will not:

• Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others.
• Publish, post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or information.
• Upload any files that contain software or other material protected by intellectual property laws (or by rights of privacy of publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents.
  Upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another’s computer.
• Advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any business purpose, unless such Forum specifically allows such messages.
• Conduct or forward surveys, contests, pyramid schemes or chain letters.
• Download any file posted by another user of a Forum that you know, or reasonably should know, cannot be legally distributed in such manner.
• Falsify or delete any author attributions, legal or other proper notices or proprietary designations or labels of the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is uploaded.
• Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying a Forum.
• Violate any code of conduct or other guidelines (including the comment policy and terms of service) which may be applicable for any particular Forum.
• Harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including e-mail addresses, without their consent.
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
• You are and will remain solely and completely responsible for the content you post on or through the website under your username or otherwise by you in any way and in any Forum and for the consequences of submitting and posting same. We have no duty or obligation to monitor any Forum, although we reserve the right to review material posted to a Forum and to remove any materials in our sole discretion.

Links on this website direct visitors to various food, beverage and dietary supplement products on third part websites. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Homesteading etc. and Homesteadingetc.com and the administrators of this website and any Forum on this website reserve the right to remove, edit, move or close any content item for any reason, including, but not limited to, comments that are in violation of the laws and regulations formed and issued pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

We reserve the right to terminate your access to this website including any or all Forums at any time without notice for any reason whatsoever. We owe you no obligation, and therefore may refuse to post, deliver, remove, modify or otherwise use or take any action with respect to content you post on this website.

Additionally, you should be skeptical about information provided by others, and you acknowledge that the use of any content posted on any Forum is at your own risk. For example, we are not responsible for, and we do not endorse, the opinions, advice or recommendations posted or sent by users in any Forum and we specifically disclaim any and all liability in connection therewith.

Disclaimers

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED, THE WEBSITE AND THE PRODUCTS OFFERED ON THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY SET WORTH OTHERWISE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, Homesteading etc. and Homesteadingetc.com and all associated companies DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Homesteadingetc.com AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT THE DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES THE WEBSITE AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Homesteadingetc.com DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTEES OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF THE MATERIALS ON THE WEBSITE IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, ADEQUACY, USEFULNESS, TIMELINESS, RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS ON WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Homesteading etc., Homesteadingetc.com AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE OR MATERIALS ON THE SITE, EVEN IF HOMESTEADING ETC. OR ASSOCIATED COMPANIES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Copyright

The entire contents of the website and the technology underlying, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, audio files, videos, digital downloads, data compilation, or code is copyrighted as a collective work under the United States and other copyright laws, and is the property of Homesteadingetc.com and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property or proprietary rights. The collective work includes all works that are licensed to Homesteadingetc.com Copyright © 2023 – 2024, Homesteading etc. and Homesteadingetc.com. All rights reserved.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Homesteading etc., Homesteadingetc.com, associated companies and the officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors and suppliers from and against all losses, liabilities, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of these terms and conditions, or any activity related to use of the site (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the website using your Internet account.

Permissible Uses

Proper use of the Homesteading etc. name and trademarks is important. You may use the Homesteading etc. trademark to accurately describe or refer to Homesteading etc.’s website, goods and services, provided you follow these Guidelines. For example, you may use the registered mark Homesteading etc. to discuss and review this website or other works created by Homesteading etc. or Homesteadingetc.com.

The font size of the phrases using the Homesteading etc. registered marks should not be larger than the surrounding font, and should not appear more prominently than the name/logo of your own product or business.

You may use the Homesteading etc. registered marks and trademarks to direct your visitors to the Homesteadingetc.com homepage or other pages on Homesteadingetc.com.

Prohibited Uses

Do not use the Homesteading etc., Homesteadingetc.com the Homesteading etc. logo or other registered marks trademarks in a way that would mislead consumers that you or your products or services are somehow related to, endorsed by, or affiliated with Homesteading etc., Homesteadingetc.com or authors of Homesteadingetc.com.

Company, Product, Service: You may not place your company name, trademarks, service marks, or product names next to (or combine them with) the Homesteading etc. registered marks trademarks.

Logos: You may not use the Homesteading etc. logos, artwork, trade dress, designs or any combination of these, or any trademark including these (together, the “Logos”), for any purpose without prior written consent from Homesteadingetc.com.

Domain Names, Meta tags, Hidden Text: You may not incorporate the Homesteading etc. registered marks or trademarks in any domain name, meta tag, or other hidden text in a web page without prior written authorization from Homesteading etc., Homesteadingetc.com and associated companies.

Internet Advertising Keywords: You may not use or incorporate the Homesteading etc. registered marks or trademarks in any internet advertising keyword, Ad Word, hashtag, or other term used to trigger advertising or search engine results without prior written permission from Homesteadingetc.com and associated companies.

Merchandise Items: You may not manufacture, sell, or give away merchandise items bearing any of the Homesteading etc. registered marks or trademarks without first obtaining a written license from Homesteadingetc.com.

Required Notices

For federally registered trademarks owned by Homesteading etc., the ® symbol must accompany these trademarks (e.g., Homesteading etc.) and Homesteadingetc.com should be properly identified as the owner of these federally registered marks in a footnote that reads, for example, “Homesteading etc. is a registered trademark owned by Homesteadingetc.com”.

Social Media Guidelines

You may not use Homesteading etc. registered trademarks as any part of your social media account name, user name, page name, or as a community name.

Reservation of Rights

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, Homesteadingetc.com reserves the right to terminate permission to copy, reproduce, or display the Homesteading etc. registered trademarks and to demand that the Homesteading etc. trademarks cease to be used at any time, in its sole discretion.

For any questions regarding the proper usage of the Homesteading etc. registered trademarks or logo, the proper notices, or to seek permission to use the trademarks, please contact Homesteadingetc@gmail.com

CAN-SPAM Act

In accordance with the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing Act of 2003, 16 CFR Part 316 (CAN-SPAM), Homesteading etc. follows all applicable digital communication laws. As part of our services, a valid email address is required to leave a comment, purchase a product, join our member library, interact on social media, and receive our newsletter. You may unsubscribe from email correspondence at any time, however, by doing so, you will lose access to prior subscriptions, purchases, and account information. If your attempts to unsubscribe from our communication have been unsuccessful, please email support@Homesteadingetc.com and your account will be permanently removed from our system.

DMCA Notice

Homesteadingetc.com complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2) (“DMCA”). All content on Homesteadingetc.com is the original work of the author unless otherwise noted, cited or quoted. If you believe that anything on the Website constitutes infringement of your copyright, please notify us using the following procedure:

The DMCA specifies that all infringement claims must be in writing (either electronic mail or paper letter) and must include the following:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright holder or a person authorized to act on his or her behalf;
2. A description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (multiple claims of copyright works at a single online site are covered by a single notification);
3. A description of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material;
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and an email address;
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the owner or agent authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.