Terms and Conditions & DIY Disclaimer
Last Updated: February 26, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using BuiltByPete.net (the “Website”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and our DIY Disclaimers. These terms and disclaimers also apply to all content produced by Built By Pete across third-party platforms, including but not limited to video content and descriptions on YouTube.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must stop using this Website immediately. Your continued use of the Website, following the posting of any changes to these terms, constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
2. Changes to Terms
BuiltByPete.net reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change the Terms under which the Website is offered. The most current version of the Terms will supersede all previous versions. BuiltByPete.net encourages you to periodically review the Terms to stay informed of our updates.
3. DIY & Technical Disclaimer (The “Liability Shield”)
BuiltByPete.net is a personal blog documenting a DIY and technology journey. I am not a professional electrician, structural engineer, or certified IT consultant. The content on this website—spanning construction, electrical wiring, computing, and smart home automation—is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
- Physical Projects: DIY projects involving electricity, power tools, and structural construction carry inherent risks of injury, death, or property damage. UK electrical work is governed by Part P of the Building Regulations; we strongly recommend all significant work be certified by a professional.
- Technical/Digital Projects: Guides involving computing, networking, and smart home devices (including firmware updates or hardware modifications) carry the risk of data loss, “bricking” devices, or voiding manufacturer warranties.
- Assumption of Risk: By following any guide on this site, you do so entirely at your own risk. To the maximum extent permitted by law, BuiltByPete.net and its owner shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss, injury, damage, or data loss resulting from the use of the information provided.
4. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall BuiltByPete.net or its owner be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Website;
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website;
- Any content obtained from the Website;
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
5. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, BuiltByPete.net and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on this website, including text, original photography, and videos. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may view and print pages for your own personal use, but you must not republish, sell, or duplicate our content without written consent.
6. User-Generated Content
If you post comments or content to the Website, you grant BuiltByPete.net a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and publish that content. We reserve the right to remove any content at our sole discretion. We are not responsible for the accuracy, safety, or legality of any information posted by third parties in the comments sections.
7. Affiliate & External Links
This website is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you purchase an item through our affiliate links, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or reliability of any third-party websites we link to.
8. Site Availability and Security
BuiltByPete.net is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
- Uptime: We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, timely, or error-free. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Website without notice.
- Security: While we implement standard security measures, we do not guarantee that the Website will be secure or free from bugs, viruses, or malware. You are responsible for using your own virus protection software. We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by technologically harmful material that may infect your equipment due to your use of this Website.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BuiltByPete.net and its owner from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees) arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your follow-through of any DIY or technical guides provided here.
10. Governing Law & Statutory Rights
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes relating to these terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Nothing in these terms shall exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under the laws of England and Wales.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: builtbypete.enquiry@gmail.com