Terms & Conditions

Welcome to H&M Gardening, LLC.

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the H&M Gardening, LLC. website, as well as any related communications, forms, consultations, estimates, or services offered by H&M Gardening, LLC. (“H&M Gardening,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing our website, submitting a form, requesting a consultation, or engaging us for landscaping or hardscaping services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

H&M Gardening, LLC. is a family-owned and operated landscape contractor based in Burbank, Illinois, serving the greater Chicagoland area since 1995.

1. Use of Our Website

Our website is intended for adult homeowners, property owners, and decision-makers researching landscaping, hardscaping, and outdoor living services in Chicagoland. By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and legally able to enter into a binding agreement.

1.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website to:

  • Learn about our services, including hardscaping, outdoor living spaces, patios and pavers, retaining walls, drainage and grading, and landscape lighting
  • View our project portfolio and read informational content
  • Request a free consultation or estimate for your project
  • Contact us by phone, email, or website form

1.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Use our website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose
  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish website content without our written permission
  • Attempt to access restricted areas of the website, servers, or databases
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or any code intended to disrupt the website’s operation
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect information from the site through automated means
  • Misrepresent your identity or impersonate another person when submitting a form
  • Interfere with another user’s access to or enjoyment of the website

2. Consultations, Estimates & Project Engagement

Information presented on our website is for general informational and marketing purposes only. Submitting a form or requesting a quote does not create a binding contract between you and H&M Gardening, LLC.

2.1 Free Consultations and Estimates

We offer free on-site consultations for qualifying projects. Estimates provided during or after a consultation are based on the information available at that time, including site conditions, project scope, material selections, and current pricing. Estimates may be revised if the project scope, materials, or conditions change.

2.2 Formal Project Agreements

Any landscaping, hardscaping, or maintenance work performed by H&M Gardening, LLC. will be governed by a separate written project agreement, proposal, or contract signed by both parties. That document, not these website Terms, will define the specific scope of work, materials, pricing, payment schedule, timeline, warranty, and other project-specific obligations.

2.3 Project Suitability

H&M Gardening focuses on premium hardscaping and outdoor living projects. We reserve the right to decline any project that does not align with our service capabilities, scope, geographic service area, or quality standards.

3. Service Area

We are based in Burbank, Illinois, and primarily serve homeowners across Cook, Will, DuPage, Kendall, and Kane counties, including Oak Lawn, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Naperville, and surrounding Chicagoland suburbs. Service availability outside our standard area is at our discretion and may be subject to additional travel terms.

4. Communications

By submitting your contact information through our website, calling us, or emailing us, you consent to receive communications from H&M Gardening, LLC. related to your inquiry. These communications may include phone calls, voicemails, text messages, and emails about:

  • Scheduling consultations or site visits
  • Estimates, proposals, and design renderings
  • Project updates, scheduling, and follow-ups
  • Seasonal service reminders and limited promotional offers

Standard message and data rates may apply for text messages. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by replying “STOP” to a text message, clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails, or contacting us directly. Even after opting out, you may still receive non-marketing messages related to your active project.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, project galleries, video, layouts, and design, is the property of H&M Gardening, LLC. or its licensors and is protected by United States and international intellectual property laws.

5.1 Our Brand

The “H&M Gardening” name, logo, and brand identity are owned by H&M Gardening, LLC. You may not use our brand, name, or logo without our prior written permission.

5.2 Third-Party Brands

References to third-party brands, including premium paver manufacturers, such as Unilock and Techo-Bloc, are made for informational and identification purposes. All third-party trademarks, product names, and brand identifiers are the property of their respective owners.

5.3 Project Photography

Photos of completed H&M Gardening projects displayed on our website, social media, and marketing materials are owned by H&M Gardening, LLC. We reserve the right to photograph completed projects for portfolio and marketing purposes, in accordance with the terms of each individual project agreement.

6. Reviews, Testimonials & User-Submitted Content

If you submit a review, testimonial, photo, comment, or any other content to H&M Gardening, LLC. (whether through our website, email, Google Business Profile, Facebook, Instagram, or another channel), you confirm that:

  • The content is your own original opinion or work
  • It is accurate and not misleading
  • It does not violate any third party’s rights, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights
  • You grant H&M Gardening, LLC. a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual right to use, display, and republish your content for marketing and promotional purposes, with attribution where appropriate

We reserve the right to decline, edit for length or clarity, or remove any submitted content that we believe is inappropriate, inaccurate, or in violation of these Terms.

7. Third-Party Links and Materials

Our website may include links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or resources for your convenience, including our Facebook page, Instagram profile, and Google Business Profile. We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of use. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimers

Our website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

While we work hard to keep information accurate and up to date, H&M Gardening, LLC. does not guarantee that:

  • The website will always be available, secure, or free of errors
  • All information, pricing references, project ranges, or service descriptions are complete, current, or error-free at all times
  • The website will be free of viruses or other harmful components

Any project budgets, timelines, or material details mentioned on the website are general references only. Actual project pricing, scope, and timelines will be confirmed in your written project agreement.

Nothing on this website constitutes professional landscape design, engineering, legal, financial, or insurance advice. Always rely on a written, signed project agreement and qualified professional guidance for your specific situation.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, H&M Gardening, LLC., its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or use, arising out of or related to:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) our website
  • Reliance on any information, opinions, or content posted on our website
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
  • Statements or conduct of any third party on or related to our website

This limitation does not apply to obligations explicitly set out in a signed written project agreement between you and H&M Gardening, LLC., which will be governed by the warranty and liability terms in that agreement.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless H&M Gardening, LLC., its owners, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the website in violation of these Terms
  • Any content you submit, post, or share through the website or our communication channels
  • Your violation of any law or the rights of any third party

11. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

12. Modifications to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, business practices, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically so you are aware of how they apply to your use of our website.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to our website at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that may harm H&M Gardening, LLC., our customers, or other website users. Termination of website access does not affect any active project agreements, which are governed by their own terms.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our website shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any signed project agreement, represent the entire agreement between you and H&M Gardening, LLC. regarding your use of our website. They supersede any prior agreements, understandings, or communications, whether written or oral, regarding your use of the website.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please reach out. We are a family-owned business, and we are happy to walk you through anything that isn’t clear.

H&M Gardening, LLC.

Burbank, IL 60459

Phone:(708) 731-8087

Email: hmgardeningllc@gmail.com