Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 25, 2025

Welcome to ATouchOfSmoke.com! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, content, and any services offered through the site (collectively, the “Services”) provided by A Touch of Smoke (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By using our Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ATouchOfSmoke.com, you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to follow them. We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updates.

2. Purpose of the Site

ATouchOfSmoke.com provides educational content, DIY build guides, and affiliate product recommendations related to smoker drum builds, backyard barbecuing, and outdoor cooking gear. Our content includes:

  • Informational articles

  • Build walkthroughs and gear tutorials

  • Product reviews and roundups

  • Affiliate-linked gear recommendations

3. Age and Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Have the legal ability to enter into a binding agreement

4. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content

Some links on our site are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you purchase products through those links, at no extra cost to you.

We may occasionally feature sponsored content. Sponsored posts will always be clearly marked and do not influence our independent editorial reviews or opinions.

5. Safety Disclaimer

ATouchOfSmoke.com does not provide professional advice regarding welding, fabrication, fire safety, or food safety. Our content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified expert or manufacturer before building or modifying equipment or preparing food.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this site—including text, images, branding, and layout—is the property of A Touch of Smoke and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, reuse, or republish our content without written permission.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use our content or resources for commercial purposes without permission

  • Submit false or misleading information

  • Attempt to access or interfere with our backend systems

  • Use the site in a way that could harm its functionality or other users

8. Privacy Policy

Please refer to our [Privacy Policy] for information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using our Services, you agree to those practices.

9. Limitation of Liability

This site and its content are provided “as is” with no warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury that may occur from using our content, gear recommendations, or third-party products.

10. Changes to the Site

We reserve the right to update, modify, or remove content at any time without notice. We may also suspend or discontinue any part of the Services at our discretion.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute or claim related to these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration in California under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Both parties waive the right to a jury trial or to participate in class actions.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:

A Touch of Smoke
Website: https://ATouchOfSmoke.com

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms represent the complete agreement between you and A Touch of Smoke regarding your use of the site and replace any prior understandings or agreements.