Terms of Use

1) About The Houseplant Expert

The Houseplant Expert (“we”, “us”, “our”) provides indoor plant care information, plant recommendations, and related content through this website: https://thehouseplantexpert.com/.

The site may include plant guides, care tips, plant finder tools, search features, external links, and advertising.

2) Acceptance of these Terms

By using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you must not use the site.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

3) Informational purpose only (no professional advice)

All content on The Houseplant Expert is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. While we aim to provide accurate and practical guidance, indoor plant care depends on many factors including:

light levels and window direction
temperature and seasonal changes
humidity and airflow
soil type, pot size, and drainage
water quality and watering frequency
plant genetics and maturity

You are responsible for your own decisions and actions regarding plant care.

Pet toxicity disclaimer

Any pet-related safety or toxicity information is general in nature and may vary depending on the animal and exposure. If you believe your pet has ingested a toxic plant or is unwell, contact a qualified veterinarian immediately.

4) Use of the Plant Finder and recommendations

The “Find me a plant” quiz and recommendation features are designed to suggest plant options based on the answers you provide. Recommendations are generated using general scoring logic and should be considered a starting point, not a guarantee.

You understand and agree that:

recommendations may not be perfect for your home environment
you should verify plant needs before purchase
availability and pricing may vary by location
certain plants may require more care than expected depending on conditions

5) External links and third-party content

The Houseplant Expert may link to external websites, videos, products, or resources for additional reading (for example, YouTube, TikTok search pages, or plant reference sites).

We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for:

their accuracy, availability, or content
their privacy policies or practices
any loss, damage, or issues resulting from their use

External links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily mean we endorse those resources.

6) Advertising and affiliate disclosures

This site may display advertising to support the cost of publishing content and maintaining the website. Ads may be delivered by third-party partners and may vary based on your device or browsing activity.

We may also include affiliate links in the future, meaning we may earn a commission if you purchase through those links. Where applicable, we will disclose affiliate relationships in a clear and reasonable manner.

Advertising and affiliate revenue helps keep guides available and supports ongoing improvements.

7) Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website—including text, layout, design elements, plant care guides, branding, and other materials—is owned by or licensed to The Houseplant Expert and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Permitted use

You may view, print, and share content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and you keep any copyright notices intact.

Prohibited use

You must not:

copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute large portions of the site without permission
use content for commercial purposes without written consent
scrape, crawl, or harvest site content at scale for reuse
frame or mirror the site on another domain without permission

8) Acceptable use

You agree to use this website lawfully and not to misuse or interfere with its operation.

You must not:

attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, server, or related systems
introduce malware, harmful scripts, or automated attacks
use the site in ways that disrupt performance or availability
attempt to bypass security features or access restricted areas
use automated scraping in a way that harms the site or replicates content

We may block traffic, IPs, or automated behavior that appears malicious or excessively abusive.

9) Availability and changes to the site

We aim to keep The Houseplant Expert available and functioning smoothly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site at any time, including features, content, plant data, or tools—without notice.

10) Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Houseplant Expert will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the site.

This includes, without limitation:

plant loss, damage, or failure
financial loss from plant purchases, products, or services
pet injury or illness
lost data or service interruption

You use this website at your own risk.

11) Disclaimer of warranties

The website and content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not warrant that the site will be error-free, secure, or continuously available, or that content will always be complete, accurate, or up to date.

12) Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy. Please read it here: Privacy Policy.

13) Governing law

These Terms are governed by applicable laws in the jurisdiction where the website is operated, unless otherwise required by law.

14) Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, you can contact us via: Contact

Quick summary

We provide general indoor plant care information only.
Plant outcomes depend on your unique environment and conditions.
Use external links at your discretion.
Do not misuse the site or scrape content at scale.
Ads may appear to support the website.