Terms of Service
Welcome to Nora Measures Twice. By accessing or using norameasurestwice.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Nora Measures Twice. By accessing, browsing, or using any content, features, or services available on norameasurestwice.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
2. Description of Service
Nora Measures Twice is a personal blog and online diary maintained by an engineer who writes about home improvement, design philosophy, pet ownership, and practical problem-solving. The Site provides articles, stories, tutorials, and commentary aimed at readers who own old houses, have dogs, and appreciate thoughtful design without excessive spending.
The content on norameasurestwice.com is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, the Site does not provide professional engineering, construction, veterinary, or financial advice. Any projects, techniques, or recommendations discussed are based on personal experience and should not replace consultation with qualified professionals.
3. User Accounts and Responsibilities
Certain features of the Site may require you to create an account or provide personal information. If you create an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information as necessary to maintain its accuracy.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. Nora Measures Twice will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.
You may not use another person's account without permission, impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use norameasurestwice.com only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
Transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, or otherwise objectionable
Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site, or which may harm Nora Measures Twice or users of the Site
Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site
Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Site without our express written permission
Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Site
Use the Site for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on Nora Measures Twice, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, audio clips, video clips, and software, is the property of Nora Measures Twice or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The compilation of all content on norameasurestwice.com is the exclusive property of Nora Measures Twice. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from the Site, except as follows:
Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials
You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes
You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution
You may share links to content on social media or other platforms, provided you do not suggest any endorsement by or affiliation with Nora Measures Twice without permission
You must not modify copies of any materials from the Site, use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text, or delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices.
6. User Content and Comments
The Site may allow you to post comments, feedback, suggestions, or other content ("User Content"). By posting User Content on norameasurestwice.com, you grant Nora Measures Twice a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content throughout the world in any media.
You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to your User Content and that such content does not violate these Terms, infringe upon any third party's rights, or violate any applicable laws. You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it.
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content that we determine in our sole discretion violates these Terms, is objectionable, or is otherwise inappropriate. We do not endorse any User Content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein.
7. Disclaimers
The content on Nora Measures Twice is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, Nora Measures Twice disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the content on norameasurestwice.com in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.
Any home improvement, construction, design, or pet care information provided on the Site is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult with appropriate professionals before undertaking any projects or making decisions based on content from the Site.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Nora Measures Twice, its affiliates, licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Site, any websites linked to it, any content on the Site or such other websites, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, loss of data, and whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.
This limitation of liability applies even if Nora Measures Twice has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Nora Measures Twice, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site, including but not limited to your User Content, any use of the Site's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Site.
10. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of norameasurestwice.com immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.
All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or related to them, their subject matter, or their formation (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which Nora Measures Twice operates, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the applicable state. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Site thereafter. Your continued use of norameasurestwice.com following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.
We encourage you to review these Terms whenever you access the Site to stay informed about our terms and conditions. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Nora Measures Twice regarding the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the contact information provided on norameasurestwice.com. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.
Thank you for reading and understanding these Terms. We hope you enjoy your time on Nora Measures Twice and find the content helpful, entertaining, and inspiring for your own projects and adventures.