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disclosure


This standard disclosure policy is valid beginning 10 August 2012
and continuing into perpetuity.

This blog, homewardFOUND decor, is a personal blog written and edited by me, Debi Ward Kennedy.
For questions about this blog, please contact debi.wardkennedy@gmail.com.

Copyright Policy
Unless otherwise noted, I am the legal copyright holder of the content, material, graphics and images posted on my blog.

Short excerpts of my material may be used by websites and peer blogs, if it is linked to my blog and I am given credit for my pictures and ideas with each use, following my express written permission for each specific use of my content - but entire copies of my posts, tutorials, etc. may not be replicated. My images may also be pinned on Pinterest if they are linked to my blog and I am given credit with each use.  My content may not be published, copied, shared, rebroadcast or reprinted in any medium that will profit others, either financially or with social media gain or press coverage, without a linkback to www.homewardfounddecor.com or my express written consent.

Liability
The information I provide on my blog is based on my own experience and is my own opinion, provided for inspirational purposes. Read and follow my advice at your own risk. Please always use safety precautions when performing a DIY project and always read and follow manufacturer’s directions for the products and tools you use.

I reserve the right to change the focus of my blog, edit or remove content and comments, limit access, shut it down, sell it or change the terms of use at my discretion at any time.

Advertising / Sponsorship Policy
I am not responsible for the actions of my advertisers, sponsors or blog commenters. If you purchase a product through a link from my blog, you must take action with that company to resolve any issues, not this blog.

This blog may rarely but occasionally accept some forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions or other forms of compensation. The compensation received may influence the advertising content, topics or posts made in this blog. That content, advertising space or post will always be identified as paid or sponsored content.

The owner of this blog is rarely but occasionally compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. Even though the owner of this blog receives compensation for posts or advertisements, I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely the bloggers’ own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question. Press Releases are not compensated posts.
*I won't recommend a product, site, or business unless I truly believe in it. No one pays me in any way for the recommendations I give.*

This blog does not contain any content which might present a conflict of interest.

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Privacy Policy
By reading this blog, you acknowledge that you are doing so of your own free will, and you are taking and following the information provided at your own risk. I respect the privacy of my readers, and will never sell your contact information to another company or put you on a spam list. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of my advertisers or blog readers/commenters.

If you require any more information or have any questions about this privacy policy, please feel free to contact the owner of this blog by email at debi.wardkennedy@gmail.com.

At http://www.homewardfounddecor.com, the privacy of my visitors and readers is of extreme importance to me. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information is received and collected by http://www.homewardfounddecor.com and how it is used.

Log Files
Like many other Web sites, http://www.homewardfounddecor.com makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol ( IP ) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider ( ISP ), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

Google Adsense (disabled December 19, 2013)

These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to the advertisements and links that appear on http://www.homewardfounddecor.com send directly to your browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies ( such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons ) may also be used by the third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and / or to personalize the advertising content that you see.

Ad Policy
As of December 19, 2013, I have disabled Adsense ads on this blog (since I never made any money from them, anyway!). I do not accept or sell sidebar ads. My blog is 'ad free' - the links that you see to stores, shops, vendors, product manufacturers, writers, publications, websites and blogs on my blog sidebar are all sites that I personally RECOMMEND and have chosen to include here. I have not been compensated for their appearance/addition to my blog.

Cookies, Web Beacons, Javascript
http://www.homewardfounddecor.com has no access to or control over the cookies that are used by third-party advertisers. You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. http://www.homewardfounddecor.com’s privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites.

If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.

Giveaways Policy
All giveaways will be specific with the starting date & time and the ending date & time. All giveaways are DIFFERENT so be sure to read carefully & follow all rules specified in each giveaway.
  • Eligibility: Legal residents of the United States (excluding Puerto Rico, Guam and all other U.S. and foreign territories and possessions not otherwise mentioned) & Canada (excluding Quebec) are eligible to enter (some giveaways are only open to U.S. Residents so please read ALL of the rules to the specific giveaway). All Canadian resident winners may have to answer a simple question in order to comply with international regulations on sweepstakes.
In the United States, entrants must be 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. In Canada, entrants must have reached the age of majority in the Province or Territory in which they reside as of the date of entry. We may ask you to verify your age. Void where prohibited by law.
  • Entries: No purchase is necessary to enter our giveaways. There will be one Mandatory entry with a possible additional Optional entry in each giveaway. We are  not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information.
By entering in any of the giveaways, each entrant is agreeing to comply with the giveaway policy, rules, terms & conditions.
  • Prizes: Each giveaway & prize value is different. We will be specific & will be sure to post the cash value of each prize in each giveaway. Winner is responsible for knowing and understanding their individual state and/or federal laws regarding high-dollar value giveaway prizes as they may need to report their winning as taxable income. PLEASE NOTE, depending on the sponsor, prizes may take 4-6 weeks to ship. Cost of shipping will be paid by the blog.
  • Choosing a Winner: Unless otherwise stated, winners will be chosen by random drawing.  Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Winners will be announced on the blog. 
  • Claiming a prize:  Winner will have 48 hours to reply or we have no choice but to pick another winner. A winner's prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner at our sole discretion if the winners don't respond within 48 hours, the return of a prize or prize notification as non-deliverable or the determination that winner is ineligible or otherwise not in compliance with these official rules.
By entering in any of our giveaways, the winners grant us, where permitted by law, the right to use and publish (via the Internet) winner's name, likeness, and comments without notification, review, or approval, and without additional consideration. BY ACCEPTING A PRIZE, EACH WINNER, RELEASES AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD US HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND TO PERSONS, INCLUDING DEATH, AND PROPERTY, ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE, PARTICIPATION IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR ANY SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED ACTIVITY (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL TRAVEL).
  • Please let me know if you haven't received your prize (within a month of being told prize was shipped) & I can try & see how I can help you but we are NOT liable for any lost, stolen, damaged or unsent items from sponsors.
  • Disclosure:  We may receive a product from a sponsor free of charge in return for hosting the giveaway on our blog (we will disclose). Sponsors hosting a giveaway on my blog are required to give rules for their specific giveaway that follow all FTC rules and regulations. Sponsors are also required to handle all shipping costs and are SOLELY responsible for upholding their responsibility to award/deliver the prize to the winner(s). With giveaways hosted by various bloggers, the bloggers who helped sponsor the specific giveaway are ineligible to enter.

    *I won't recommend a product, site, or business unless I truly believe in it. No one pays me in any way for the recommendations I give.*