Terms and Conditions
Last updated: September 3, 2025
Welcome to Derapedia. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and related features (collectively, the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.
Who We Are
Derapedia publishes practical and empathetic content across Gardening, Home Improvement, Pets, and Travel. The Site is operated as an informational resource and may include guides, checklists, commentary, images, and other materials ("Content").
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms to reflect changes in practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When changes are material, we will provide a clear notice on the Site. Your continued use after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Eligibility and Geographic Scope
The Site is intended for general audiences. By using the Site, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms under the laws that apply to you. Access may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries; you use the Site at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Privacy and Cookies
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use information, and by our cookie practices. For details, please review our Privacy Policy at /privacy. Where required by law, you can manage certain preferences through our on-site controls.
Intellectual Property
Except where stated otherwise, the Site, Content, and all associated intellectual property rights are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by applicable laws. We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and make personal, non-commercial use of the Site in accordance with these Terms.
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute Content except as permitted for personal, non-commercial use.
- Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from the Site or Content.
- Use automated means (including bots, scrapers, or spiders) to access or collect data from the Site without prior written permission.
- Upload or transmit malware, attempt to gain unauthorized access, or interfere with the security or proper functioning of the Site.
- Use the Site for unlawful purposes or in violation of applicable laws and regulations.
- Frame or mirror any part of the Site without express written consent.
User Submissions and Community Areas
The Site may allow you to submit comments, messages, or other materials ("Submissions"). You are solely responsible for your Submissions. You represent that you have all rights necessary to post them and that they do not infringe any third-party rights or contain unlawful, defamatory, or harmful material.
By posting a Submission, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to host, store, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, and create derivative works of the Submission for the purpose of operating, improving, and promoting the Site. We may moderate or remove Submissions at our discretion but do not assume an obligation to do so.
Third-Party Services, Ads, and Links
The Site may display advertising or integrate third-party features. We do not control third-party practices and are not responsible for their content, policies, or services. Your dealings with third parties are solely between you and the third party. Evaluate offerings independently and use your judgment before engaging.
Informational Nature; No Professional Advice
Content on the Site is provided for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice (including without limitation veterinary, medical, legal, financial, engineering, electrical, plumbing, or travel safety advice). Consult qualified professionals for guidance specific to your situation.
Safety Notice
Projects and practices described on the Site can involve tools, electricity, chemicals, heights, allergens, animals, or other risks. Always follow manufacturer instructions, wear appropriate protective equipment, comply with local regulations, and stop if you are uncertain about safety.
Copyright Concerns
If you believe that Content on the Site infringes your copyright, please contact us at /contact with sufficient detail to identify the material and your rights. We will review and respond as appropriate.
Disclaimers
The site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available". To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted, or that defects will be corrected.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall Derapedia or its contributors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, arising out of or related to your use of the Site or reliance on Content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Where certain limitations are not allowed by law, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Derapedia and its contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your Submissions, your use of the Site, or your violation of these Terms.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of Indonesia, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. You agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Indonesia for the resolution of any disputes arising from or related to the Site or these Terms.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or if doing so is necessary to protect the Site or other users. Upon termination, the rights and licenses granted to you under these Terms will cease immediately.
Severability and No Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of that right or provision.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written.
Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at our contact page. Provide enough detail for us to verify and respond to your request.