Terms of Use

Welcome to Wood Work Science. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the woodworkscience.com website and all related content, features, and services (collectively, the “Website”).

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

This Terms of Use agreement (the “Agreement”) is a binding contract between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Wood Work Science (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) for your use of the Website.

By visiting or using the Website, you agree to this Agreement and to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree to all of these terms, do not access or use the Website.

The Website is intended for individuals who have reached the age of majority in their place of residence and who can form a binding contract. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements. If you do not, you must not use the Website.

1. Changes to the Terms of Use

We may modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. Changes are effective immediately upon posting and apply to all subsequent access and use of the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. You should review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates that affect you.

2. Access to the Website and Account Security

We may change, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website, any content, or any feature at any time without notice. We will not be liable if any part of the Website is unavailable at any time or for any duration. We may restrict access to certain sections, or to the entire Website, at our discretion.

If you are issued, or you choose, a username, password, or other security credentials, you must treat them as confidential and not disclose them to any third party. You agree to notify us promptly of any unauthorized use of your credentials or any other security breach and to log out of your account at the end of each session.

We may disable any account, username, password, or other identifier at any time, with or without cause, including if we believe you have violated this Agreement.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and all of its content and functionality—including, without limitation, text, images, diagrams, graphics, video, audio, software, design, and the selection and arrangement thereof—are owned by Wood Work Science or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your use of the Website is limited to personal, non-commercial purposes. Except as expressly permitted below, you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display or perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from the Website.

  • Your device may temporarily retain copies of materials in RAM incidental to normal browsing.
  • Your web browser may cache files for display optimization.
  • You may print or download a reasonable number of pages for your personal, non-commercial reference, provided you do not alter or further distribute them.

You must not:

  • Alter copies of any Website materials.
  • Use illustrations, photographs, diagrams, video, or audio separately from accompanying text.
  • Remove or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from copies of materials.

No rights in the Website or its content are granted to you other than those expressly stated here. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Wood Work Science and its licensors.

4. User Contributions

The Website may include interactive areas such as article comments, Q&A features about wood species and materials, forums, or other channels where users can post content (“User Contributions”).

User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards in this Agreement. User Contributions are considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By posting User Contributions, you grant us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors, and assigns, a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose such material for any purpose.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or control all rights in and to your User Contributions and have the authority to grant the license above.
  • Your User Contributions comply with this Agreement and all applicable laws.

You are solely responsible for your User Contributions, including their legality, reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness. We are not responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of User Contributions posted by you or any other user.

5. Content Standards

These standards apply to all User Contributions and use of interactive features. User Contributions must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, User Contributions must not:

  • Contain defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable material.
  • Promote pornography, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
  • Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary or privacy rights.
  • Violate the legal rights of others or contain material that could create civil or criminal liability or conflict with this Agreement or our Privacy Policy.
  • Be misleading or deceptive.
  • Encourage or facilitate illegal activity.
  • Cause needless anxiety, or be likely to upset, embarrass, or alarm any person.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
  • Contain commercial solicitations or promotions, including contests, sweepstakes, barter, or advertising.
  • Suggest endorsement by Wood Work Science or any third party if none exists.

6. Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination

We may, in our sole discretion:

  • Remove or refuse to post any User Contribution for any reason or no reason.
  • Take any action we deem appropriate with respect to any User Contribution, including if we believe it violates this Agreement, infringes any rights, threatens safety, or could create liability.
  • Disclose your identity or information to third parties who claim that material posted by you violates their rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
  • Refer matters to law enforcement and pursue legal remedies for illegal or unauthorized use of the Website.
  • Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website for any or no reason, including any violation of this Agreement.

We may cooperate fully with law enforcement or court orders requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting materials on or through the Website.

7. Reliance on Information Posted

The Website provides general information and educational content about woodworking, wood science, and wood materials. This information is not a substitute for professional training, certification, or personalized advice. Working with wood, finishes, adhesives, power tools, and related equipment can be hazardous; always follow manufacturer instructions, applicable laws and building codes, and recognized safety standards, and use appropriate personal protective equipment. You assume all risk for how you use the information on the Website.

We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the Website. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on materials by you or any other visitor, or by anyone who is informed of the Website’s content. The Website may include content provided by third parties; such content reflects solely the views and responsibility of the person or entity providing it.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER WOOD WORK SCIENCE NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH WOOD WORK SCIENCE MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES; SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL WOOD WORK SCIENCE, ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES; THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Wood Work Science, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or relating to your violation of this Agreement or your use of the Website, including your User Contributions, any use of the Website’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized, or your use of any information obtained from the Website.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

All matters related to the Website and this Agreement, and any dispute or claim arising out of or related to them (including non-contractual disputes or claims), will be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Michigan, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law rules.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Website shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules then in effect, as modified herein. The arbitration will take place in the State of Michigan or by remote video conference, at the arbitrator’s discretion.

The arbitrator shall have the exclusive authority to determine issues relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this Agreement. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Each party will bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs and will share equally the arbitrator’s fees and the administrative costs of arbitration, unless the arbitrator decides otherwise.

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

12. Arbitration

At our sole discretion, we may require you to submit any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or your use of the Website—including disputes concerning interpretation, breach, invalidity, non-performance, or termination—to final and binding arbitration under the AAA’s rules applying Michigan law.

13. Limitation on Time to File Claims

ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE WEBSITE MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OR IT IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

14. Waiver and Severability

No waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed a continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure by Wood Work Science to assert a right or provision under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of this Agreement continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or rules posted on the Website, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Wood Work Science regarding the Website and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Website.

16. Your Comments and Concerns

To submit notices of copyright infringement, request technical support, or send any other communications regarding the Website, please use our contact form: contact us.