Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Urban Rooting (accessible via rootingdc.org). By accessing this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, Igor Viznyy and/or Urban Rooting own the intellectual property rights for all material on this website. This includes, but is not limited to, the text, original photography, graphics, and logos.

  • You may view and print pages for your own personal use.
  • You must not republish, sell, or duplicate any content from Urban Rooting without prior written consent.

2. Information Accuracy and “DIY” Disclaimer

The information provided on Urban Rooting is for educational and informational purposes only.

  • Grow at Your Own Risk: Hydroponics involves the combination of water and electricity. While we provide “hacks” and “tips” (such as using aluminum foil or hydrogen peroxide), Urban Rooting and Igor Viznyy are not responsible for any damage to your equipment (e.g., AeroGarden units), crop failure, or personal injury resulting from following the advice on this site.
  • Results May Vary: Plant growth depends on many environmental factors. We do not guarantee specific yields or results.

3. Affiliate Disclosure

Urban Rooting participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may post affiliate links to products (like Grodan rockwool or AeroGarden accessories). If you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in or have tested.

4. User Comments

  • Urban Rooting reserves the right to monitor and remove any comments that are considered inappropriate, offensive, or breach these Terms and Conditions.
  • By posting a comment, you grant Urban Rooting a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and edit your comment in any form or media.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Urban Rooting or Igor Viznyy be held liable for any indirect, consequential, or special liability arising out of or in any way related to your use of this website or the techniques described herein.

6. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Amazon, specialty hydroponic shops). We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites and assume no responsibility for them.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to revise these terms at any time. By using this website, you are expected to review these terms on a regular basis to ensure you understand all terms and conditions governing the use of this website.

8. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.