Terms and Conditions

Eligibility

The Site is not directed at children under 13. By using the Site you confirm that you are at least 13 years old, and that if you are under 18, you are using the Site with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian. Purchasing decisions influenced by our content should be made by adults.

Nature of our content

The Site publishes research-based buying guides, reviews, and informational articles about outdoor heating, pool care, and sauna, steam, and hot tub equipment. Content is provided for general informational purposes only and is not professional, medical, financial, or safety advice. Our methodology and its limits are described in the Disclaimer, which forms part of these Terms, along with the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Affiliate Disclosure, and Cookie Policy.

Intellectual property

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, and site design — is the property of Outdoor Ember or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view, bookmark, and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial use. Reproduction, republication, or commercial use of our content without prior written permission is prohibited, as detailed in the Terms of Use.

User submissions

Where commenting or other submission features are enabled, you are responsible for what you post. You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing, deceptive, or spam. By submitting content you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and moderate it on the Site. We may remove any submission at our discretion.

Affiliate links and third-party sites

The Site contains affiliate links, primarily to Amazon, and links to other third-party websites. We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, pricing, availability, or policies. Any transaction you complete on a third-party site is solely between you and that party. Our participation in affiliate programs is explained in the Affiliate Disclosure.

Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Product specifications, prices, and availability change frequently, and we do not warrant that the information on the Site is current or error-free at any given time.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Outdoor Ember and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages — including loss of profits, data, or property damage — arising from your use of the Site, reliance on its content, or any product purchased through links on the Site. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Outdoor Ember and its operators from any claims, damages, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California.

Changes and severability

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page; the “Last updated” date reflects the current version, and continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance. If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

Questions about these Terms can be sent to hello@outdoorember.com.