Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to ShadeThrive (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at shadowdrop.com and all associated calculators, guides, and services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of them, please do not use the Service.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using ShadeThrive, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.

We may update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Educational Aids — Verify Before You Plant

ShadeThrive’s calculators are learning and planning tools. They apply standard horticultural formulas and published plant data to the values you enter and round results for readability, so a result depends entirely on your input and on the assumptions of a simplified model. Nothing on the Service is professional horticultural, arboricultural, or landscaping advice, and nothing on the Service is a statement about plant toxicity, edibility, or medical safety. Before planting, watering, or otherwise acting on a result, confirm it against your own soil, light, and local climate, and consult a local extension office or nursery professional for anything safety-related.

Description of Service

ShadeThrive provides free, browser-based calculators and educational resources, including:

• A light level & lux guide estimating Daily Light Integral and a shade category
• A shade plant selector filtering curated plants by zone, light, and moisture
• A watering-in-shade calculator estimating weekly water need
• A moss coverage calculator for transplant patches or slurry mix
• A canopy cover calculator estimating bed coverage and shadow length
• A plant spacing calculator for grid and triangular layouts
• Guides, explainers, and reference content on shade gardening

All tools are provided free of charge. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.

Your Responsibilities

When using the Service, you agree to:

• Use the tools in good faith for planning, learning, or personal garden projects
• Enter values that reasonably describe your actual garden conditions
• Not disrupt, overload, or attempt to compromise the website
• Respect intellectual property rights

You are responsible for exercising your own judgment and for confirming important results before relying on them, including checking a specific plant’s safety with a current, reputable source before planting around children or pets.

Accuracy and Disclaimers

While we aim for correct formulas and accurate published plant data, we cannot guarantee that every calculation is error-free or suited to your circumstances. Results are estimates based on standard methods and the figures you provide, and are rounded for display. ShadeThrive makes no warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website — text, graphics, logos, tools, calculators, and software — is the property of ShadeThrive or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and other laws. You may use the tools for personal and educational purposes; you may not copy, resell, or reverse engineer them, or remove proprietary notices.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall ShadeThrive or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, lost plants, wasted materials, or other losses) arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Third-Party Links and Ads

The Service may link to third-party websites and displays third-party advertisements. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, and inclusion of a link or ad is not an endorsement. Your use of any third-party site is at your own risk.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, and you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located there.

Contact Information

• By email: support@shadowdrop.com
• Via our contact page