Terms of Service for Homemaking.com
Effective Date: July 8, 2025
Last Updated: March 10, 2026
Welcome to Homemaking.com! These Terms of Service (“Terms” or “Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the Homemaking.com website (the “Website”), including all content, information, services, features, and resources available on or through the Website (collectively, the “Services”). This Agreement is a legal contract between you (“User” or “you”) and Egeek Owl LLC d/b/a Homemaking.com (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a limited liability company registered in the State of Georgia, United States.
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by this Agreement and our Privacy Policy, available at homemaking.com/privacy-policy. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, you may not access or use the Services.
We may modify this Agreement at any time by posting an updated version on the Website. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review this Agreement periodically.
Highlights
This is a summary of key terms. Please read the entire Terms of Service for complete details.
- Acceptance of Terms: By using the Services, you agree to this Agreement and our Privacy Policy.
- Use of Services: You agree to use the Services responsibly and lawfully.
- User Content: You are responsible for your User Content and grant us a license to use it.
- Intellectual Property: We own the Services and Company Content (excluding User Content).
- Health & Safety: Our content is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.
- Disclaimers: We provide the Services “as is” and disclaim warranties.
- Limitation of Liability: Our liability is limited.
- Indemnification: You agree to indemnify us against claims arising from your use of the Services.
- Governing Law & Dispute Resolution: This Agreement is governed by the laws of Georgia, with disputes resolved through binding arbitration.
- DMCA: We have a policy for handling copyright infringement claims, including counter-notifications.
1. Use of the Services
1.1. Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are between 13 and 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf. If you are under 13, you may not use the Services.
1.2. License to Use: Subject to your compliance with this Agreement, Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include the right to collect or use any content for commercial purposes, use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools, or download (other than page caching) any portion of the Services, except with our prior written consent.
1.3. User Conduct:
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with this Agreement and all applicable laws and regulations. You agree not to:
- Use the Services in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international laws or regulations.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the Services.
- Use the Services to distribute spam, unsolicited communications, or other harmful or disruptive content.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services or any other systems or networks connected to the Services.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers or networks connected to the Services.
- Collect or store personal information about other users without their express consent.
- Upload, post, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable.
- Upload, post, or transmit any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party.
- Transmit any material that contains software viruses or any other code designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware.
- Use any automated system, including bots, scrapers, or spiders, to access the Services without our express written permission.
- Use the Services to generate or distribute content using artificial intelligence tools in a manner that misrepresents such content as original human-authored work on our platform.
2. Content and Intellectual Property
Homemaking.com and all content and materials included on the Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, photographs, illustrations, recipes, logos, trademarks, trade names, service marks, software, and other materials (the “Company Content”), are owned by or licensed to Company and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws, both in the United States and internationally.
You may not use, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any Company Content without our prior written consent, except that you may temporarily cache copies for viewing, print or download a reasonable number of pages for personal, non-commercial use, and use social media sharing features as enabled.
3. Advertising and Affiliate Links
3.1. Advertising: Homemaking.com displays advertising, which allows us to provide the Services to you free of charge. By using the Services, you agree that Company may place advertising on the Services
3.2. Raptive Advertising: This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement
3.3. Affiliate Links: We participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase through it. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. All opinions expressed on the Website are our own.
3.3. Sponsored Content: From time to time, we may publish content that is sponsored by or created in partnership with third parties. All sponsored content will be clearly identified as such. The inclusion of sponsored content does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of any product, service, or information.
4. Third-Party Links and Services
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Company. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
You acknowledge and agree that Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
5. Health and Safety Disclaimer
The content provided on Homemaking.com, including but not limited to recipes, cleaning tips, DIY project instructions, gardening advice, home remedies, and other homemaking guidance, is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.
Not Professional Advice: Our content does not constitute medical, nutritional, safety, or other professional advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified professional with any questions you may have regarding health, nutrition, safety, or any other matter.
Allergies and Dietary Concerns: Recipes and food-related content may contain or come into contact with common allergens. Users are responsible for identifying and avoiding allergens and ingredients that may cause adverse reactions.
DIY and Home Projects: Any DIY, crafting, cleaning, or home improvement projects described on the Website are undertaken at your own risk. The Company is not responsible for any injury, damage, or loss resulting from your reliance on or use of any information on the Website.
Product Recommendations: Any product recommendations are based on our editorial opinion and should not be considered endorsements or guarantees of safety or effectiveness.
6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
6.1. Disclaimer of Warranties:
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SERVICES ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY, CLAIM, LIABILITY, OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO (A) ANY ERRORS IN OR OMISSIONS FROM THE SERVICES AND THE CONTENT, (B) ANY THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES OR CONTENT THEREIN DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ACCESSED THROUGH LINKS IN THE SERVICES, (C) THE UNAVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICES OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, (D) YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, OR (E) YOUR USE OF ANY EQUIPMENT OR SOFTWARE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES.
6.2. Limitation of Liability: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICES; (C) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICES; OR (D) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE
6.3. Cap on Liability: IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO COMPANY, IF ANY, IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
6.4. Jurisdictional Limitations: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you to the extent prohibited by applicable law. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Company and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your violation of this Agreement;
- Your use of the Services, including but not limited to any activity related to your use;
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy rights; or
- Your violation of any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.
Company reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.
9. Privacy and Data Collection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information in connection with the Services is described in our Privacy Policy, available at homemaking.com/privacy-policy. By using the Services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described therein.
8.1 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our advertising partners and we use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Website. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through any consent management tool provided on our Website.
8.2 Email Communications: If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address through the Services, you consent to receive periodic emails from us. You may opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in each email or by contacting us directly. Even after opting out, you may still receive transactional or administrative communications.
8.3 Children’s Privacy: The Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
9. Termination
Company may, in its sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to the Services, with or without cause, at any time and without prior notice or liability. You may terminate this Agreement by ceasing all use of the Services.
Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of this Agreement that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
10.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
10.2 Mandatory Arbitration: Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator. The place of arbitration shall be the State of Georgia. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
10.3 Class Action Waiver: YOU AND COMPANY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON’S CLAIMS AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS PROCEEDING.
10.4 Informal Dispute Resolution: Before initiating arbitration, you agree to first contact us at contact@egeekowl.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. If we are unable to resolve the dispute within 60 days of receiving your notice, either party may proceed with arbitration.
10.5 Opt-Out Right: You may opt out of this arbitration provision by sending written notice to contact@egeekowl.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, mailing address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of this arbitration agreement.
10.6 Small Claims Exception: Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within the jurisdiction of such court.
11. DMCA Copyright Policy
Homemaking.com respects the intellectual property rights of others and is committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).
11.1. Reporting Copyright Infringement:
If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on the Services, please submit a written notification to our Designated Agent containing the following:
- A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list if multiple works are covered.
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including the specific URL, and information sufficient to permit Company to locate the material.
- Information sufficient to permit Company to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
11.2. Counter-Notification
If you believe that material you posted was removed or access disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to our Designated Agent with the following:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material removed or disabled, and its location before removal.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your judicial district, and that you will accept service of process from the original notifying party.
11.3 Repeat Infringers
In accordance with the DMCA, Company has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.
11.4 Designated Agent Contact Information
Please submit copyright notifications and counter-notifications to:
Email: contact@egeekowl.com
Mail: Egeek Owl LLC, 24 Nadikvati St., Georgia, 2200
12. General Provisions
12.1 Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with the Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Company relating to the Services and supersedes all prior communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written.
12.2 Waiver
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by Company. No failure or delay in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right.
12.3 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
12.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer this Agreement without the prior written consent of Company. Company may assign this Agreement without restriction. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section shall be null and void.
12.5 Force Majeure
Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, epidemics, pandemics, or interruptions in telecommunications or internet services.
12.6 Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Agreement, please contact us at:
Email: contact@egeekowl.com
Mail: Egeek Owl LLC, 24 Nadikvati St., Georgia, 2200