These terms govern your use of theplantersguild.com (the "Guild" or "site") and any associated services run by The Planters' Guild LLC (the "Publisher"). By visiting the site or becoming a member, you agree to these terms.
Membership
The Planters' Guild offers three paid membership options:
- Founding Member: $200, one-time. Available to the first 1,000 supporters of the Guild. Grants lifetime access to all current and future member benefits, recognition as a Founding Member in the Guild's records, and access to member-only Bench Notes and the Founder's monthly note delivered by email. Once 1,000 Founding Members are enrolled, this tier closes permanently.
- Member (Monthly): $5 per month, recurring. Access continues for as long as your membership is active.
- Member (Annual): $50 per year, recurring. Access continues for as long as your membership is active.
All membership purchases are processed by Stripe. We never see your payment card details. You can manage your subscription (update payment method, change tier, or cancel) through the Stripe Customer Portal, accessible from any Guild billing email.
Refunds and cancellations
Founding Member: full refund within 14 days of purchase, no questions asked. Email [email protected] with the email address used at checkout and we'll refund the original payment method within five business days. After 14 days, the Founding Member purchase is non-refundable, consistent with the lifetime-access value provided.
Monthly and Annual Members: cancel anytime through the Stripe Customer Portal. Cancellation stops future renewals; you retain access through the end of your paid period. We do not provide partial-period refunds.
Content and use
The Guild publishes editorial content about plants, gardening, substrate science, weather, and related topics. This content is for general educational and personal use. You're welcome to:
- Quote short passages with attribution to The Planters' Guild and a link back
- Share Guild articles via social media or email
- Reference Guild articles in your own writing or teaching
You are not licensed to:
- Republish entire articles on another site
- Use Guild content in commercial products or services
- Use Guild content to train AI models
For other uses, including educator licensing, contact [email protected].
Not professional advice
Guild content is general information, not professional advice. Plants, soil, weather, and growing conditions vary widely. We make our best effort to be accurate, but we can't guarantee that what works in our garden will work in yours, or that our recommendations are right for your specific situation. For decisions with safety or financial consequences (toxicity, allergic reactions, large investments in soil or equipment), consult a qualified professional.
Intellectual property
All content on the Guild (articles, photography, illustrations, brand identity, and the editorial framework itself) is owned by The Planters' Guild LLC unless explicitly marked otherwise. Reuse beyond the personal and quotation rights described above requires written permission.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Planters' Guild LLC is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Guild or reliance on its content. We're a small publisher doing our best work; you're an adult making your own decisions.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA. Any dispute will be resolved in Santa Clara County courts.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms occasionally. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the latest version. Material changes will be communicated to subscribers by email.
Contact
Questions: [email protected]