Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of https://thegaragelog.com and any content, features, tools, or services offered on it (collectively, the “Website”). By visiting or using the Website, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

This Agreement is a binding contract between you (“you,” “your,” or “User”) and The Garage Log (“The Garage Log,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). The Website is intended for individuals who have reached the age of majority in their place of residence and who can form a binding contract. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

The Website provides information and resources related to residential garage care, maintenance, organization, and safety. While we strive to offer reliable, practical guidance, your use of any information is at your own discretion and risk, and you remain responsible for complying with applicable laws, codes, and safety practices.

1. Changes to the Terms of Use

We may update or modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. All revisions take effect immediately upon posting and apply to all subsequent use of the Website. By continuing to use the Website after changes are posted, you accept the revised Terms. Please check this page periodically for updates, as they are binding on you.

2. Access to the Website and Account Security

We may alter, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website, including any content or features, without notice. We will not be liable if any part of the Website is unavailable at any time for any reason. We may restrict access to some areas, or to the entire Website, at our discretion.

If you create an account or are provided with login credentials or any other security information, you must keep such information confidential and not share it with others. You agree to notify us promptly of any unauthorized access or use of your account or credentials and to log out at the end of each session.

We may disable any account, username, password, or other identifier at any time, with or without cause, including if we believe you have breached these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and all content and materials on it (including, without limitation, text, images, graphics, video, audio, design, selection, arrangement, and look-and-feel) are owned by The Garage Log or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your use of the Website is limited to personal, non-commercial purposes. Except as expressly permitted below, you may not copy, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from the Website.

  • Your device may temporarily store copies of materials as part of ordinary browsing and viewing.
  • Your browser may cache files for performance and display optimization.
  • You may print or download a reasonable number of pages for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not further copy, distribute, or publish them.

You must not:

  • Alter copies of materials from the Website.
  • Use images, graphics, videos, or audio separately from the associated text or context.
  • Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from materials on the Website.

No right, title, or interest in or to the Website or its content is transferred to you. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by The Garage Log and its licensors.

4. User Contributions

The Website may include forums, comments, profiles, bulletin boards, or other interactive components (collectively, “Interactive Services”) that allow users to submit, post, publish, display, or transmit content or materials (“User Contributions”).

User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards below. Any User Contribution you provide will be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary. By posting or submitting User Contributions, you grant The Garage Log and our service providers and licensees a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose such material for any lawful purpose.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or control all rights in and to your User Contributions and may lawfully grant the license described above.
  • Your User Contributions comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

You are solely responsible for your User Contributions, including their legality, accuracy, and appropriateness. We are not responsible or liable to any third party for User Contributions posted by you or any other user.

5. Content Standards

These standards apply to all User Contributions and use of Interactive Services. User Contributions must comply with all applicable laws and regulations and must not:

  • Contain defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable material.
  • Promote pornography, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
  • Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary right.
  • Violate privacy, publicity, or other legal rights or otherwise create potential civil or criminal liability.
  • Be false, misleading, or deceptive.
  • Encourage or depict unlawful acts or unsafe activities in garages or around tools, lifts, chemicals, or electrical systems.
  • Cause unnecessary distress or be likely to upset, embarrass, or alarm others.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organization.
  • Include commercial solicitations, advertising, contests, or promotions, unless expressly authorized by The Garage Log.
  • Suggest endorsement by The Garage Log where none exists.

6. Monitoring, Enforcement, and Termination

We may, at our discretion:

  • Remove or refuse to post any User Contribution for any reason or no reason.
  • Take action we deem appropriate if a User Contribution violates these Terms, infringes any rights, threatens safety, or could create liability.
  • Disclose your identity or information to third parties asserting that your content violates their rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
  • Refer matters to law enforcement and pursue legal remedies for illegal or unauthorized use of the Website.
  • Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website with or without notice for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

We may cooperate fully with law enforcement or court orders requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting materials on or through the Website.

7. Reliance on Information Posted

Content on the Website is provided for general informational purposes related to garage care, organization, and maintenance. We do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or usefulness of any content. Any reliance you place on such information is at your own risk.

Working in and around a residential garage involves inherent risks. Always follow manufacturer instructions, building codes, and safety guidelines; use appropriate protective gear; and consider consulting qualified professionals where appropriate (for example, electrical, structural, or door spring work). We are not responsible for outcomes resulting from actions you take based on Website content.

The Website may include materials provided by third parties. These statements and opinions are solely those of the party providing the content and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Garage Log. We are not responsible or liable for third-party content.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE GARAGE LOG DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AS WELL AS ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE GARAGE LOG OR ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, DATA, OR USE; OR FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, OR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE, OR ANY LINKED WEBSITES, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

CERTAIN LAWS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES; IF THOSE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Garage Log, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your violation of these Terms