Terms And Conditions

01 — Introduction

Welcome To Home Wall Trends

Home Wall Trends is an independent American editorial journal devoted to thoughtful interiors, with a focus on walls, surfaces, and the rooms they shape. By accessing, browsing, subscribing to, or otherwise using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the site.

These terms apply to every visitor, reader, newsletter subscriber, and contributor. They form a binding agreement between you and Home Wall Trends.

02 — Eligibility

Who May Use This Site

You must be at least 13 years old to use Home Wall Trends. By using the site, you represent and warrant that you meet this minimum age requirement.

• If you are between 13 and 18, you may use the site only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
• You must be capable of forming a binding contract under the laws of the United States and the state in which you reside.
• Your use of the site must not be prohibited by any applicable law or regulation.

In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have done so inadvertently, we will delete that information promptly.

03 — User Responsibilities

How You Agree To Use The Site

If you create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise engage with the site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

You Agree To

• Use Home Wall Trends only for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes.
• Provide accurate information when subscribing or contacting us.
• Respect the rights and privacy of other readers and contributors.
• Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use of your account.

You Agree Not To

• Transmit malware, viruses, or any code intended to disrupt the site or its readers.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or accounts.
• Scrape, harvest, or otherwise collect information about other users.
• Use automated tools or bots to access the site without our written permission.
• Use our content for commercial purposes, including resale or republication, without written permission.
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with any individual or organization.
• Violate any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation.

04 — Intellectual Property

Ownership Of Our Content

All content published on Home Wall Trends, including essays, guides, photographs, illustrations, layouts, logos, typography choices, and the underlying code, is the property of Home Wall Trends or its licensors. It is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

• You may read, save, and print pages for personal, non-commercial reference.
• You may quote brief excerpts (typically under 100 words) for editorial, educational, or review purposes, with clear attribution and a link back to the original article.
• You may not reproduce, modify, redistribute, or republish full articles, images, or substantial portions of our content without our prior written consent.
• You may not use our content to train artificial intelligence models, datasets, or any automated system without explicit written permission.

For licensing inquiries or republication requests, please contact our editorial team using the details at the bottom of this page.

05 — User Submissions

User-Generated Content

From time to time we invite readers to share questions, photographs of their own homes, or short written reflections through our reader Q&A and Sunday Letter. When you submit content to us, the following terms apply.

• You retain ownership of any content you submit. By submitting it, you grant Home Wall Trends a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, edit, reproduce, and display it on the site, in our newsletter, and on our social channels.
• You represent that the content is original to you, that you have the right to share it, and that it does not infringe on anyone else’s rights.
• You agree that we may edit submissions for length, clarity, or style, and that we may decline to publish any submission for any reason.
• We reserve the right to remove or modify any user-submitted content at our discretion.

06 — Newsletter

The Sunday Letter Subscription

The Sunday Letter is our free weekly newsletter. There is no fee, no automatic billing, and no paid tier at this time.

• By subscribing, you consent to receive editorial emails from Home Wall Trends, typically once per week.
• You may unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.
• We do not share or sell subscriber email addresses to third parties.
• We may suspend or terminate access to the newsletter for users who violate these Terms.

07 — Affiliate Links

Affiliate Links And Advertising

Home Wall Trends does not sell products directly. Some of our articles include affiliate links to retailers or display advertisements served through third-party networks such as Google AdSense.

• When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
• Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial recommendations. Our reviews are unsponsored.
• Any purchase you make is a contract between you and the retailer, not Home Wall Trends. We are not responsible for product availability, payment processing, shipping, returns, refunds, or customs and duties on items you buy from third-party stores.
• Display advertisements are served by third parties and are clearly labeled as ads. We do not endorse the products or services advertised.

08 — Third-Party Services

External Links And Integrations

Our site links to and integrates with a number of third-party services, including but not limited to email delivery providers, analytics platforms, advertising networks, and social media sites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these external services.

When you follow a link to a third-party site or interact with an embedded service, you do so at your own risk and subject to that party’s terms and privacy policy. We encourage you to review them before sharing personal information.

09 — Privacy

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Our Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. By using Home Wall Trends, you consent to the data practices described there.

In short: we collect only what we need (such as your email when you subscribe), we never sell personal data, and we use trusted third-party services for analytics and email delivery in line with U.S. privacy law.

10 — Disclaimer

Disclaimer Of Warranties

Home Wall Trends is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement.

Our editorial guides offer ideas, frameworks, and inspiration. They are not professional design, construction, electrical, structural, or financial advice. Before undertaking any renovation or installation, please consult a licensed professional in your jurisdiction. We do not guarantee that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

11 — Liability

Limitation Of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Home Wall Trends, its editors, writers, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the site, including but not limited to damages for lost profits, lost data, or interruption of service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total cumulative liability to you for any claim arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the site shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

12 — Indemnification

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Home Wall Trends, its editors, writers, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of a third party.

13 — Termination

Termination Of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Home Wall Trends, including newsletter subscription and any account features, at any time and for any reason, with or without notice. Reasons may include violation of these Terms, abuse of our services, or conduct that we believe is harmful to other readers or to the publication.

You may stop using the site at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive termination, including Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law, will continue to apply.

14 — Governing Law

Governing Law And Disputes

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

• You and Home Wall Trends agree to first try to resolve any dispute informally by contacting our editorial team. We will make a good-faith effort to address concerns within 30 days.
• If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any remaining dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, conducted in New York, NY, in English.
• You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity and not as part of a class action or representative proceeding.
• Either party may seek relief in small-claims court for qualifying disputes.

Home Wall Trends is published from the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

15 — Updates

Changes To These Terms

We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the law, or the services we offer. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will always indicate when the most recent revision took effect.

For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify subscribers by email or through a notice on the site. Your continued use of Home Wall Trends after revised Terms take effect constitutes your acceptance of those changes.