Welcome to Tough Kraut! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, content, store, and any associated services (“Services”). By accessing or using the site (https://www.toughkraut.com), you agree to these Terms in full. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the site.

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These Terms apply whether you’re a casual visitor, a subscriber to our email list, a member of the Kraut Crew, or a customer of our digital or physical products.

1. Who We Are

Tough Kraut is a content and e-commerce website about off-grid living, self-sufficiency, organic gardening, permaculture, and lifestyle design. We're based in Portugal but welcome visitors from all over the world.

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You can reach us at:
Email: toughkraut.contact@gmail.com
Site: https://www.toughkraut.com

2. Updates to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a “Revised” date and will be effective as soon as it's accessible. Continued use of the site means you accept the updated Terms.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You must not:

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• Use the site for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.

• Try to access restricted areas without permission.

• Copy, reproduce, or scrape our content without prior written consent.

• Interfere with the site’s operation or security.

• Upload or transmit any viruses, spam, or malicious code.

4. Age Restrictions

To use this site, you must be at least 16 years old (or 13 in the U.S.) or have parental consent. This site is not intended for children under those ages.

5. Account Registration (Kraut Crew)

Certain areas of the site may require registration (e.g. for the Tough Kraut Crew members-only area). You’re responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login info and for any activity under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

We may suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if you violate these Terms or engage in behavior inconsistent with our values.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this site - including text, graphics, images, videos, audio, downloads, and trademarks - is owned by or licensed to Tough Kraut and is protected under international copyright and intellectual property laws.

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You may view, print, and use content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reuse or republish any of our content for commercial purposes without written permission.

7. Affiliate Links & Recommendations

Some content contains affiliate links. If you click on one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission - at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in.

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See our full Disclosure for details.

8. Sales of Goods (E-Commerce)

We plan to offer physical products for sale in the future. All product listings, pricing, availability, delivery times, and applicable taxes will be detailed clearly before checkout. By placing an order, you agree to pay the stated price plus any applicable shipping, customs duties or taxes.

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Note: Currently, no physical products are sold. This section will be updated when that changes.