Welcome to HomeSmith. These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of HomeSmith, including all articles, guides, tools, and resources published on our platform. By using the site you accept these Terms; if you do not agree, please stop using the site immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using HomeSmith you confirm you are at least 18 years old and legally able to enter into this agreement. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of these Terms and any future revisions.

2. About HomeSmith

HomeSmith provides actionable, practical content focused on home improvement, maintenance, repair, and everyday living. Learn more about our mission on the About page.

3. Use of Website

You agree not to:

• Use the site for unlawful, abusive, or harmful purposes.
• Attempt to disrupt, harm, or gain unauthorized access to the site or its systems.
• Scrape, copy, redistribute, or republish content without written permission.
• Upload malware, automated bots, or scripts that interfere with site operation.

The site is provided for personal, non-commercial use unless otherwise agreed in writing.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on HomeSmith — including text, images, videos, layouts, and branding — is either owned or licensed by HomeSmith and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction, republication, or redistribution is prohibited.

For copyright claims and takedown requests see our DMCA page.

5. Content Accuracy

We work to keep content up to date and accurate. However, HomeSmith does not guarantee completeness, accuracy, or that specific results will be achieved by following our guides. Home improvement tasks may carry risk; follow instructions carefully and consider hiring a licensed professional for complex or dangerous work.

See our Disclaimer for additional details.

6. Professional Advice Disclaimer

The content on HomeSmith is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. For electrical, plumbing, structural, HVAC, legal, or financial matters, consult a qualified professional before taking action.

7. User Responsibilities

When interacting with HomeSmith you agree to:

• Provide accurate contact information when required.
• Refrain from posting illegal, abusive, or infringing content.
• Respect other users and the HomeSmith community.

We reserve the right to restrict or block users who violate these rules.

8. External Links

HomeSmith may link to third-party resources, tools, or suppliers. These are provided for convenience; we do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, security, or quality of third-party sites. Visiting external sites is at your own risk.

9. Privacy & Data Usage

We handle personal data as described in our Privacy Policy. HomeSmith uses cookies and similar technologies — see our Cookies Policy for details.

10. User Submissions

Any comments, feedback, ideas, or other submissions you provide to HomeSmith become our property. By submitting content you grant HomeSmith a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use, adapt, publish, and otherwise exploit the submission across any media.

11. Limitations of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HomeSmith and its affiliates are not liable for:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the site.
• Losses resulting from reliance on content found on this site.
• Injuries, property damage, or financial loss resulting from DIY or maintenance activities described on the site.

Use all guidance at your own risk. See our Disclaimer for more.

12. Termination of Access

We may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the site or your account at any time for violations of these Terms, abuse, or for legal reasons, without prior notice.

13. Modifications to Terms

HomeSmith may revise these Terms periodically to reflect legal or business changes. We will post the revised Terms on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in applicable federal or state courts.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@homesmith.com or visit our Contact page.