Terms and Conditions

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of runknitlove.com (the “Site”). The Site is operated by RedwoodNook LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

By visiting, browsing, or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

The Site is intended for individuals who are 13 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you represent that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the Site and that they have reviewed and agreed to these Terms with you.

Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms occasionally to reflect changes to the Site, our practices, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will post the revised Terms on the Site.

Your continued use of the Site after updated Terms are posted means you accept the changes. If you do not accept the revised Terms, you must stop using the Site.

Content purpose and no professional advice

The Site provides general informational and educational content. The content is provided for convenience and general knowledge only. It may not be accurate, complete, or up to date in all circumstances.

No professional advice. Nothing on the Site constitutes or should be relied on as professional advice of any kind, including legal, medical, financial, tax, or other regulated advice. You should consult a qualified professional for guidance tailored to your situation, and you should not delay seeking professional help because of something you read on the Site.

Your use of the Site and any actions you take based on Site content are at your own risk.

Intellectual property and permissions

Unless otherwise stated, the Site and its content (including articles, text, images, selection and arrangement, and other materials) are owned by RedwoodNook LLC or used under license. The Site and content may be protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

What you may do

Read and use the content for personal informational purposes.
Share links to the Site using normal web linking (provided you do not imply endorsement or affiliation).

What you may not do without written permission

Copy, reproduce, republish, post, transmit, distribute, or sell Site content (in whole or in part).
Create derivative works from Site content, including rewrites, translations, or compilations intended for publication.
Use the Site or content to train, fine-tune, or build datasets for machine learning or automated systems.
Scrape, crawl, harvest, or systematically collect content or data from the Site using automated tools (bots, spiders, scripts) without our prior written consent.
Remove, obscure, or alter copyright notices, trademarks, or other proprietary markings.

Acceptable use and user conduct

You agree to use the Site lawfully and in a way that respects the rights of others and does not disrupt the Site’s operation. You are responsible for your conduct while using the Site.

In particular, you agree that you will not:

Use the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent, deceptive, or harmful purpose.
Attempt to interfere with the Site’s normal operation, including by overloading, flooding, spamming, or launching denial-of-service attacks.
Upload, transmit, or distribute malware, spyware, ransomware, or any other malicious code.
Attempt to bypass, disable, or defeat security or access controls, or to access non-public portions of the Site.
Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any system or network connected to the Site without authorization.
Harvest email addresses or other contact information, or use the Site to send unsolicited communications.
Engage in harassment, threats, impersonation, or behavior that infringes another person’s rights.
Use automated means to collect, copy, or monitor Site content without our prior written permission.

We may take appropriate action if we believe you have violated these Terms, including limiting or terminating access as described below.

Third-party links and external services

The Site may include links to third-party websites, products, tools, or services. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, policies, or practices. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party, and their terms and privacy practices will apply.

Advertising and affiliate relationships

The Site may display advertisements and may participate in affiliate programs. This means we may include links that, if you click and make a purchase, may result in a commission to us at no additional cost to you.

We aim to keep disclosures straightforward. Any compensation we receive may help support the operation of the Site, but we do not guarantee that any product, service, or recommendation mentioned will be suitable for you.

Disclaimer of warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Site and all content and services provided through it are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties or representations of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, availability, or reliability.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected. We also do not warrant that the Site or any content is free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, RedwoodNook LLC and its owners, employees, contractors, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the extent any liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to the Site or these Terms will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (US$100) or the amount you paid to us (if any) to use the Site in the twelve (12) months before the event giving rise to the claim, whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations apply only to the extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RedwoodNook LLC and its owners, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

Your use of the Site;
Your violation of these Terms;
Your violation of any applicable law or regulation; or
Your infringement of any rights of a third party.

Termination and enforcement

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Site at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms or if we believe your use creates risk for the Site, other users, or third parties.

Termination does not limit any rights or remedies we may have under law or equity. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law.

Governing law and venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

You agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in or for Seattle, Washington, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

Miscellaneous terms

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings or communications on the subject.

No waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms is not a waiver of that provision or any other provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us to be effective.