Terms of Service

Terms of Service Agreement for Woodworking Guru

Effective Date: April 7, 2026

Last Updated: April 7, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Woodworking Guru (accessible via https://woodworkingguru.com, hereinafter referred to as the “Site” or “Service”), owned and operated by Woodworking Guru LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing, browsing, subscribing to, or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”), as well as our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure. If you do not agree to these Terms in full, you are expressly prohibited from using the Site and must discontinue use immediately.

Eligibility & Website Usage

This Site is offered and available to users who are 18 years of age or older (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction). By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial educational and informational purposes. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any manner that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations.
  • Engage in unauthorized scraping, data mining, harvesting, or automated extraction of text, plans, CAD models, or code without our prior written consent.
  • Disable, bypass, or interfere with security-related features of the Site or impair system performance.
  • Impersonate Woodworking Guru staff, another user, or any third-party entity.

Intellectual Property Rights & Downloadable Content

All content published on WoodworkingGuru.com—including articles, project blueprints, CAD drawings, cut lists, text, photographs, graphics, logos, icons, audio/video clips, digital downloads, and site layout (“Content”)—is the exclusive property of Woodworking Guru LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, trade dress, and intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use of Digital Plans

You may download and print single copies of project plans, blueprints, cut lists, or downloadable guides strictly for your personal, non-commercial workshop projects. You may not republish, resell, sub-license, redistribute, host on third-party servers, or commercially exploit any Woodworking Guru plans or content without explicit written authorization from Woodworking Guru LLC.

User Submissions & Community Guidelines

You may have the opportunity to submit comments, project photos, build modifications, forum posts, or product feedback (“User Submissions”).

  • License Grant: You retain ownership of your intellectual property rights in your User Submissions. However, by submitting them to our Site, you grant Woodworking Guru LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, sub-licensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, adapt, and display such content across our website, newsletter, and promotional channels.
  • Prohibited Submissions: You agree not to submit material that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, obscene, infringes third-party copyrights or trademarks, or contains unauthorized commercial solicitations or spam. We reserve the right to remove any User Submission at our sole discretion.

Disclaimer of Warranties & Workshop Safety

⚠️ CRITICAL WORKSHOP SAFETY & DIY DISCLAIMER

Woodworking, power tool usage, and shop machinery carry inherent risks of severe physical injury, electrical shock, or property damage. Content published on this Site—including tool reviews, jig blueprints, woodworking tutorials, and finishing advice—is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We do not warrant that project plans are error-free, that structural load-bearing calculations apply to all timber grades, or that safety protocols cover all machinery variations. You assume total responsibility for your personal safety, wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), inspecting tools, and adhering to local building codes and safety regulations.

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, DIGITAL PLANS, AND PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WOODWORKING GURU LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR PHYSICAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM WORKSHOP ACCIDENTS) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SITE OR CONTENT.

In no event shall our aggregate liability to you for all claims exceed fifty United States Dollars ($50.00 USD) or the total amount you paid us in the preceding six months, whichever is greater.

Third-Party Links & Affiliate Partners

This Site contains links to third-party websites, tool manufacturers, e-commerce platforms, and advertising networks. These links are provided solely for user convenience and affiliate reference. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or merchant practices of any third-party websites. Any purchases made via external links are governed by that third party’s terms and privacy agreements.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Woodworking Guru LLC, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site and its Content.

DMCA Copyright Policy & Takedown Notices

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe that any material available on WoodworkingGuru.com infringes upon your copyright, please send a written DMCA notice to our designated Copyright Agent containing:

  1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
  3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on the Site.
  4. Your contact details (address, phone number, and email).
  5. A statement of good-faith belief that use of the material is unauthorized.

DMCA Notices should be sent to: contact@woodworkingguru.com.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], United States, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [Your County/City, State], and you irrevocably submit to their personal jurisdiction.

Severability & Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and Woodworking Guru LLC regarding the Site.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to revise, modify, or update these Terms of Service at any time. All updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued access or use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your binding acceptance of those changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or legal inquiries regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at: