1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the YardRobotic website located at yardrobotic.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, subscribers, and users of the Site. YardRobotic reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

YardRobotic is an independent product review and buying guide publication. We provide:

• Written reviews and comparisons of smart outdoor automation products (robot lawn mowers, pool cleaning robots, smart irrigation systems, and yard sensors)
• Editorial recommendations and product rankings based on independent testing
• A free weekly newsletter with deals and new reviews
• Links to third-party retailers where products can be purchased

YardRobotic is an informational publication. We do not manufacture, sell, distribute, or warrant any of the products we review. Purchases are made directly through third-party retailers.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Our Content

All content on YardRobotic — including but not limited to review text, photographs, scoring methodologies, comparison tables, illustrations, logos, and the YardRobotic name and brand — is the exclusive property of YardRobotic and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

3.2 Permitted Use

You may access and read our content for personal, non-commercial use. You may share links to our content on social media or in personal communications.

3.3 Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute our review text, scores, images, or data without written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes, including training AI/ML models, without a separate written license
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract content from YardRobotic using automated tools
• Represent our editorial opinions as your own or misattribute our content
• Create derivative works from our content without written authorization

For licensing, syndication, or republication inquiries: editorial@yardrobotic.com

4. Affiliate Disclosure & Editorial Independence

YardRobotic participates in affiliate marketing programs. We may earn a commission when you click a link on our site and subsequently make a purchase from a retailer, at no additional cost to you.

Editorial independence: Affiliate commissions do not influence our product rankings, review scores, or purchase recommendations. Our editorial process is independent of our commercial relationships. We regularly recommend lower-commission products over higher-commission alternatives based on test performance.

For the complete affiliate disclosure: yardrobotic.com/pages/affiliate-disclosure

5. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure our reviews, product specifications, and pricing information are accurate and up to date. However:

• Product specifications may change after publication without notice from manufacturers
• Pricing is subject to change and is provided for reference only — always verify current pricing at the retailer
• Software and firmware updates may alter product performance after our reviews are published
• Product availability varies by region and over time

YardRobotic makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information on the Site.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

YardRobotic does not warrant that the Site will be available at all times, free of errors, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the Site is at your sole risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YARDROBOTIC AND ITS OWNERS, EDITORS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of money resulting from a purchase decision made in reliance on our content
• Product dissatisfaction with items recommended on this site
• Damage to property or yard equipment resulting from products reviewed on this site
• Loss of data or business interruption

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED $100 USD.

8. Third-Party Links & Products

YardRobotic contains links to third-party websites (retailers, manufacturers, and other resources). These links are provided for your convenience. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site. Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

Purchasing decisions are made entirely at your own discretion and risk. YardRobotic is not a party to any transaction between you and a retailer and has no responsibility for disputes arising from such purchases.

9. User Conduct

By using the Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation
• Submit false, misleading, or defamatory content through any contact forms
• Engage in any conduct that could damage the reputation of YardRobotic

10. Newsletter Terms

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic email communications from YardRobotic including new reviews, product deals, and editorial updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. We will not send spam or share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [YOUR STATE, e.g., California], United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved informally by contacting us at legal@yardrobotic.com.

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for intellectual property infringement claims.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. Material changes will be communicated to newsletter subscribers. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms: legal@yardrobotic.com