Terms of Use

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Golden Yards (goldenyardsmag.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

About Golden Yards

Golden Yards is an independent online magazine and resource for California homeowners. We publish educational guides, interactive cost calculators, a gallery, and a free contractor matching service. We are not a licensed contractor, broker, or agent.

Content Disclaimer

All content on Golden Yards — including articles, guides, cost estimates, and calculators — is provided for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy:

• Cost estimates are approximations based on market research and may vary significantly based on your specific project, location, materials, and labor conditions.
• Our guides are not a substitute for professional advice from licensed contractors, architects, engineers, or legal professionals.
• Building codes, permit requirements, and regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local building department.
• Product recommendations and material comparisons reflect our editorial opinion and are not guarantees of performance.

Contractor Matching Service

Golden Yards offers a free contractor matching service ("Find a Pro"). By using this service:

• You understand that we connect you with independent contractors. We are not a party to any contract or agreement between you and a contractor.
• We vet contractors for licensing, insurance, and reviews, but we cannot guarantee the quality, timeliness, or outcome of any work performed.
• You are responsible for verifying contractor credentials, obtaining written contracts, and conducting your own due diligence before hiring.
• Golden Yards is not liable for any disputes, damages, or losses arising from your engagement with a matched contractor.

User Conduct

When using our website and services, you agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or spam information through our forms.
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from our site without written permission.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, accounts, or databases.
• Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without attribution and written consent.

Intellectual Property

All original content on Golden Yards — including text, images, graphics, calculators, and design — is owned by Golden Yards or used under license. You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with attribution. You may not republish full articles or tools without permission.

Some images on our site are sourced from Unsplash and are used under the Unsplash License. Photographer credits are provided where applicable.

Newsletter

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive weekly emails from Golden Yards. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email. We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Golden Yards and its team shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website, reliance on our content, or engagement with matched contractors. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us (which, for most users, is $0, as our services are free).

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., contractor websites, product pages, government resources). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be noted with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email us at legal@goldenyardsmag.com.