Terms of Use

Last updated: January 21, 2025

Welcome to Kindred Farm. These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Kindred Farm LLC ("Kindred Farm," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of our website at kindredfarm.org (the "Site") and any communications with us through email, messaging platforms including WhatsApp, or other channels (collectively, the "Services").

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OUR SERVICES. By accessing or using our Site or communicating with us, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

1. About Kindred Farm

Kindred Farm LLC is a land stewardship and rewilding initiative based in the United States. We are dedicated to soil health, biodiversity, ecological restoration, and relationship-based agriculture. Information provided on this Site and through our communications is for general informational purposes only.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 16 years of age
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will comply with these Terms and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
  • You are not prohibited from receiving our Services under applicable law

If you are accessing or using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Use of Our Site

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Site for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.

3.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use our Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
  • Use our Site for any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our Site, computer systems, or networks
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Site or servers
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code to our Site
  • Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to access or interact with our Site without our express written permission
  • Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from our Site
  • Use our Site to transmit spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
  • Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Kindred Farm, a Kindred Farm employee, or any other person
  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our Site content without our prior written consent

4. Communications and Messaging

4.1 General Communications

When you communicate with us through any channel, including email, WhatsApp, or other messaging platforms, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Communicate in a respectful and professional manner
  • Not send spam, unsolicited promotional content, or chain messages
  • Not send content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Not send malicious software, viruses, or harmful code
  • Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

4.2 WhatsApp and Messaging Platform Communications

If you communicate with us through WhatsApp or other messaging platforms:

  • You acknowledge that such communications are subject to the terms of service and privacy policies of those third-party platforms (including Meta Platforms, Inc. for WhatsApp)
  • You consent to receive messages from us through the platform you have contacted us on
  • You understand that message and data rates from your mobile carrier may apply
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have the legal authority to use the phone number associated with your messaging account

4.3 Opt-Out of Messaging

If you have opted in to receive messages from us via WhatsApp or other messaging platforms, you may opt out at any time by:

  • Replying "STOP" to any message we send you
  • Contacting us at [email]

We will honor opt-out requests promptly. Please note that opting out of marketing messages does not opt you out of receiving transactional or service-related communications.

4.4 Communication Frequency

Message frequency varies based on your interactions with us. We aim to communicate only when necessary and relevant to your inquiries or interests.

4.5 Right to Refuse Communication

We reserve the right to refuse, limit, or terminate communications with any person who violates these Terms or engages in behavior we deem inappropriate, at our sole discretion.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all text, graphics, logos, images, and design elements) are owned by Kindred Farm LLC, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

5.2 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the content on our Site for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include:

  • Any resale or commercial use of our Site or its contents
  • Any collection or use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices
  • Any derivative use of our Site or its contents
  • Any downloading, copying, or other use of account information for the benefit of any third party
  • Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

5.3 Trademarks

The Kindred Farm name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Kindred Farm LLC. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

6. User Content

If you send us any content, feedback, ideas, suggestions, or other materials ("User Content") through our Site or communications channels, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to any User Content you submit and that such content does not violate these Terms or any applicable law.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, KINDRED FARM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
  • WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION ON THE SITE
  • WARRANTIES THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED
  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS

Any reliance you place on information provided on our Site or through our communications is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL KINDRED FARM LLC, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE OR SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Personal injury or property damage
  • Loss of revenue, profits, business, or data
  • Business interruption
  • Loss of goodwill
  • Any other intangible losses

EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Kindred Farm LLC, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns 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 these Terms
  • Your use of our Site or Services
  • Your User Content
  • Your violation of any third-party rights or applicable law

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Kindred Farm. 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 Kindred Farm 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.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or our Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the state in which Kindred Farm LLC is headquartered. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

12. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate (collectively, "Disputes"), you and Kindred Farm agree to first attempt to resolve the Dispute informally by contacting each other directly.

If we are unable to resolve a Dispute informally within 30 days, either party may pursue formal dispute resolution. You agree that any Dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in small claims court.

13. Waiver and Severability

No waiver by Kindred Farm of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure of Kindred Farm to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Kindred Farm LLC regarding our Site and Services and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Site and Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, please stop using our Site and Services.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any changes. Changes to these Terms are effective when they are posted on this page with an updated revision date.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Kindred Farm LLC
Email: [email]