Terms of Service
Effective date: January 1, 2026
1. Informational & Educational Scope
All construction plans, soil substrate formulas, stone placement recommendations, and botanical notes published on scoutthistlerocket.garden are provided strictly for research and recreational horticultural purposes.
2. Structural Masonry & Weight Disclaimers
Constructing stone crevice gardens and filling heavy troughs involves significant physical weight. Builders are solely responsible for verifying the load-bearing capacity of decks, balconies, roofs, or foundations before placing stone, gravel, and wet substrates. Scoutthistlerocket assumes no liability for structural damages or personal injury occurring during rock garden construction.
3. Wild Plant Conservation Ethics
We strictly condemn the illegal uprooting or field collection of endangered wild alpine flora from national parks or wilderness areas. All plants discussed should be sourced as ethically cultivated, nursery-propagated specimens or verified seed exchanges.
4. Intellectual Property
The text, structural illustrations, and software tools on this site are protected by copyright © 2026 Scout Thistle Rocket Botanical Society Ltd. Non-commercial botanical citation with attribution is permitted.