Last updated: August 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Farmer Bazaar Journal, published at farmerbazaar.shop ("the Site", "we", "us"). By accessing or using this Site in any way — reading an article, leaving a comment, contacting us, or otherwise browsing our content — you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, govern your relationship with us as a reader of this publication.
2. Who We Are and What This Site Is
Farmer Bazaar Journal is an independent publication covering organic gardening, home farming, soil health, and related topics, written primarily for readers growing plants in Indian climates and conditions. We are a content publisher, not a retailer, agricultural consultancy, or licensed agronomy service. Nothing on this Site constitutes a professional service relationship between you and us.
3. Use of Content
All articles, images, graphics, and other original content published on this Site are the intellectual property of Farmer Bazaar Journal, unless a specific piece of content is explicitly credited to another source. You are welcome to:
• Read and personally use our content for your own gardening purposes
• Share direct links to our articles on social media, in forums, or via messaging apps
• Quote brief excerpts (a sentence or two) with clear attribution and a link back to the original article, for purposes such as commentary or review
You may not, without our prior written permission:
• Republish, copy, or reproduce substantial portions of our articles on another website or publication
• Scrape our content for use in aggregation, AI training datasets, or automated content generation
• Use our name, logo, or branding to imply endorsement of a third-party product or service
• Modify or strip attribution from any content you do share
4. No Professional Agricultural or Horticultural Advice
Everything published on this Site is intended for general informational and educational purposes related to organic gardening and home farming. While our content is based on genuine, tested experience and cross-checked against established horticultural sources, it is not a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific soil composition, local climate, water quality, regional pest pressures, or individual growing setup.
Gardening and farming outcomes are influenced by many variables outside our control or knowledge — including your specific location, season, plant variety, sunlight exposure, and prior soil history. Results we describe from our own growing experience may not be replicated exactly in your conditions. For decisions with significant financial or agricultural consequences (for example, commercial-scale farming decisions), we strongly recommend consulting a local agricultural extension office or a qualified agronomist.
5. Accuracy and Currency of Information
We make genuine, good-faith efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information we publish, including cross-referencing plant science claims against recognized horticultural sources and updating articles when our understanding improves. However:
• Gardening advice can become outdated as seasons, climate patterns, and product availability change
• We cannot guarantee that every piece of content remains perfectly accurate indefinitely
• If you notice something that appears outdated or incorrect, we welcome you to flag it via our Contact page, and we will review and update the relevant article, typically within 5 business days
6. External Links and Third-Party Content
Our articles may include links to third-party websites — for example, agricultural extension resources, research papers, tools, or suppliers we have used ourselves. These links are provided for reference and convenience. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the content, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of any external website. Following a link to a third-party site is done entirely at your own discretion and risk.
7. User-Generated Content (Comments)
If we enable comments on articles, you agree that any comment you submit will be respectful, relevant to the topic, and free of spam, advertising, harassment, or content that infringes on others' rights. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any comment at our sole discretion, without notice, particularly comments that are abusive, misleading, or promotional in nature.
8. Intellectual Property of Third Parties
If you believe that any content on this Site infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us immediately at editorial@farmerbazaar.shop with details of the content in question and your ownership claim. We take such claims seriously and will investigate and remove infringing content where warranted.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Farmer Bazaar Journal, its contributors, and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of, or in any way connected with, your use of — or inability to use — this Site or the information contained in it. This includes, without limitation, any loss of plants, seeds, crops, produce, gardening equipment, or time resulting from following advice published on this Site.
You acknowledge that gardening and farming inherently carry risk of variable, unpredictable, or unsuccessful outcomes, regardless of the quality of advice followed, due to factors like weather, pest pressure, and soil variability that are beyond anyone's full control.
10. Advertising and Sponsored Content
This Site may display third-party advertisements, including advertisements served through Google AdSense and similar advertising networks. We are not responsible for the content, claims, or practices of advertisers, and the appearance of an advertisement on this Site does not constitute our endorsement of the advertised product or service.
If we ever publish sponsored content or accept a product for review, this will always be clearly and prominently disclosed at the top of the relevant article, in accordance with our Editorial Policy. Our independent editorial opinions are never for sale.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Farmer Bazaar Journal and its contributors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Service at any time to reflect changes in our practices, our content, or applicable law. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at hello@farmerbazaar.shop.