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Terms of Service

1. Service Agreement

By engaging Principled Gardening Solutions for consultation or design services, you agree to these terms. Our services include garden design, soil assessment, plant selection, and ongoing consultation as specified in your service agreement.

2. Consultation Process

Initial consultations are provided free of charge for up to 60 minutes. Detailed design work and implementation planning are subject to our standard hourly rates or project-based pricing as outlined in your service proposal.

3. Organic Certification & Methods

All recommendations comply with USDA Organic standards and sustainable gardening practices. We guarantee that our suggested methods, materials, and plants align with certified organic growing principles.

4. Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for implementing recommendations according to provided specifications, maintaining proper care schedules, and informing us of any changes to site conditions that may affect plant health or design integrity.

5. Warranty & Guarantees

We provide a 90-day establishment guarantee on plant recommendations when properly installed and maintained according to our care instructions. Design modifications within 30 days are included at no additional charge.

6. Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited to the cost of consultation services provided. We are not responsible for plant failure due to extreme weather, improper care, or site modifications made without consultation.

7. Intellectual Property

Garden designs and consultation materials remain the intellectual property of Principled Gardening Solutions until full payment is received. Clients receive unlimited use rights for their specific property upon payment completion.

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Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect personal information including name, contact details, property information, and gardening preferences solely to provide consultation services. Site visits may include photography for design purposes with your explicit consent.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used exclusively for service delivery, appointment scheduling, follow-up consultations, and sending care instructions. We may send seasonal gardening tips if you opt-in to our newsletter.

Information Sharing

We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except as required by law or with your explicit consent for specific services (such as soil testing laboratories).

Data Security

All client information is stored securely using encrypted systems. Physical files are kept in locked cabinets, and digital records are protected with strong passwords and regular security updates.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. You may also opt-out of communications and request data portability. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Retention Policy

We retain client information for 7 years to provide ongoing support and warranty services. After this period, information is securely deleted unless you request earlier deletion.

Contact for Privacy Concerns

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or call +1 (512) 555-7291.

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Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience and understand how our website is used.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality, including form submissions and security features. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our website performance. These are optional and can be disabled.

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits. These enhance user experience but are optional.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use Google Analytics to understand website usage patterns. These cookies are subject to Google's privacy policy and can be opted out of through your browser settings.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center. Disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality but will not prevent access to our services.

Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of essential cookies. Optional cookies require explicit consent through our cookie banner or preference center.

Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or direct notification.

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GDPR Compliance

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the legal basis of contract performance (providing gardening services), legitimate interest (business operations), and consent (marketing communications).

Data Subject Rights

Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data and information about how it's processed.

Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data when no longer necessary for original purpose.

Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

Data Protection Officer

Our Data Protection Officer oversees GDPR compliance and handles data protection inquiries. Contact: [email protected] or +1 (512) 555-7291.

International Transfers

Personal data is processed within the United States. Any international transfers comply with appropriate safeguards under GDPR Article 46.

Breach Notification

In case of a data breach affecting your rights and freedoms, we will notify you within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by GDPR.

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

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DMCA Policy

Copyright Respect

Principled Gardening Solutions respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). All content on our website is original or properly licensed.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without authorization, please provide our DMCA agent with the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed

• Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location

• Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)

• A statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized

• A statement of accuracy and authority to act on behalf of copyright owner

• Your physical or electronic signature

DMCA Agent Contact

DMCA Agent: Sarah Chen
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (512) 555-7291
Address: 2847 Oak Ridge Drive, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Counter-Notification

If you believe material was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification containing your identification, location of removed material, statement of good faith belief, consent to jurisdiction, and your signature.

Repeat Infringers

We maintain a policy of terminating relationships with repeat copyright infringers in appropriate circumstances.

Safe Harbor

This policy is designed to comply with DMCA safe harbor provisions. We respond promptly to valid takedown notices and counter-notifications.