Terms of Service

Last updated: April 20, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of rottenveld and its services. By accessing and using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. We provide educational materials on budget-friendly home improvements, interior design inspiration, and DIY makeover projects for UK homes. Please read these terms carefully before proceeding.

Acceptance of Terms

Your access to and use of our website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Service in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of our services immediately. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically to ensure you are aware of any modifications. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website and educational content.

User Obligations and Conduct

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behaviour includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our website, and attempting to gain unauthorised access to our systems. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information and passwords. We are not responsible for any activity that occurs under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account or any other breaches of security.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, graphics, images, videos, and educational materials, is the property of our organisation or our content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. You may view and print pages from our website for personal, non-commercial use only. Any reproduction, modification, distribution, or transmission of content without our prior written consent is strictly prohibited. This includes content about accent wall painting ideas, soft furnishings from John Lewis and Dunelm, furniture rearrangement strategies, and weekend makeover projects. We grant you a limited license to access our educational materials for your personal benefit, but all rights remain reserved.

Limitation of Liability

Our website and all content are provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of our website or reliance on its content. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, and punitive damages. While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information about budget home refresh projects and interior improvements, we cannot guarantee the success of any projects or purchases you undertake based on our recommendations.

Termination of Access

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to our website at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason or no reason. This includes situations where you violate these terms, engage in illegal activity, or behave in a manner that we deem inappropriate. Upon termination, your right to use the website ceases immediately. We may also discontinue or modify any aspect of our website without liability. Any provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination, including intellectual property rights and limitation of liability, shall survive the termination of your access to our services and this agreement.