Effective date: July 15, 2026
Welcome to Simple Cottage Living! Thank you for visiting.
These Terms & Conditions govern your use of this website. By accessing or using Simple Cottage Living, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this website.
Website Purpose
Simple Cottage Living is a personal lifestyle website where I share my experiences with home renovation, decorating, gardening, cooking, organization, and creating a peaceful home on a realistic budget.
Everything shared here is intended for informational and inspirational purposes.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website—including photographs, blog posts, graphics, logos, videos, and written content—is the property of Simple Cottage Living and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or republished without written permission.
You are welcome to:
- Share links to my articles
- Pin my images to Pinterest with proper credit
- Share blog posts on social media using the original link
Please do not copy entire articles or use my photographs without permission.
Comments
I love hearing from readers and encourage respectful conversation.
I reserve the right to edit or remove comments that are:
- Offensive
- Spam
- Harassing
- Misleading
- Promotional
- Inappropriate
Please be kind and respectful when participating in discussions.
External Links
This website may link to other websites for additional information or product recommendations.
I am not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
Affiliate Relationships
Some pages contain affiliate links.
If you purchase through one of these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Please visit my Affiliate Disclosure page for additional information.
Accuracy of Information
I do my very best to provide accurate and up-to-date information.
However, home improvement techniques, products, pricing, building codes, gardening recommendations, and other information can change over time.
I cannot guarantee that all information will always be complete, current, or applicable to your specific situation.
Limitation of Liability
By using this website, you agree that Simple Cottage Living and Melissa Phipps are not liable for any losses, damages, injuries, or other consequences resulting from your use of this website or reliance on its content.
Any projects you choose to undertake are done at your own discretion and risk.
Changes to These Terms
These Terms & Conditions may be updated periodically.
Any changes will appear on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact me through my Contact page.
Thank you for being part of the Simple Cottage Living community.
Melissa Phipps
Simple Cottage Living