Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

My Garden Planner is a garden planning platform that provides:

• Garden planning tools and calculators
• Crop database and growing information
• Season planning and scheduling features
• Data export and sharing capabilities
• Weather and climate integration

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account if you violate these Terms. You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

4. Subscription Plans and Billing

Free and Paid Services

We offer both free and paid subscription plans:

• Free Plan: Access to basic calculator features at no cost
• Homesteader Plan: $9/month for enhanced planning features
• Market Gardener Plan: $29/month for commercial features

Payment Terms

• Subscriptions are billed monthly in advance
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• Free trials do not require payment information
• You may cancel your subscription at any time
• Price changes will be communicated 30 days in advance

5. User Content and Data

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create, including:

• Garden plans and configurations
• Season notes and images
• Custom crop varieties and data

License to Use

By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to use your content solely to provide the Service to you. We will not share your content with third parties except as described in our Privacy Policy.

Data Export

You can export your data at any time through our export features. Upon account termination, we will retain your data for 30 days before permanent deletion.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purposes
• Violate any local, state, national, or international laws
• Transmit malicious code or viruses
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits
• Share account credentials with others

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its content are protected by intellectual property laws. This includes:

• Software code and algorithms
• Crop database and growing information
• Design, layout, and user interface
• Trademarks and branding

You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

8. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee:

• 100% uptime or availability
• Error-free operation
• Compatibility with all devices or browsers
• Uninterrupted access during maintenance

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service with reasonable notice.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

Garden Planning Advice

Our Service provides general gardening information and planning tools. We do not guarantee crop success or specific results. Growing conditions vary by location, climate, and many other factors beyond our control.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

10. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through our Service. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Jurisdiction].

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.