The Cubic Yard

Terms of Service

Last updated: June 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using thecubicyard.com ("the Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

The Cubic Yard provides free online calculators and informational guides related to landscape materials including mulch, gravel, topsoil, and landscape fabric. The Site is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

Important: Calculations Are Estimates Only

All calculator results provided by The Cubic Yard are mathematical estimates based on standard formulas. Actual material quantities needed for your project may vary due to:

  • Irregular shapes or terrain
  • Material settling and compaction
  • Variation in material density by supplier
  • Local measurement conventions

Always verify quantities with your material supplier before placing an order.

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the calculators are error-free or that results will be accurate for every specific use case.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Cubic Yard shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on calculator results, including but not limited to costs incurred from ordering incorrect quantities of materials.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the Site's operation
  • Scrape or systematically copy Site content without permission
  • Reproduce or republish our guides or calculator tools without attribution

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, calculator code, illustrations, and design — is owned by The Cubic Yard and protected by applicable copyright laws. You may link to our pages and quote short excerpts with attribution, but may not reproduce full articles or tools without written permission.

7. Third-Party Links and Advertising

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and display advertisements from Google AdSense. We do not control third-party content and are not responsible for their practices. Advertising placement does not constitute endorsement of the advertised products or services.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective when posted to the Site with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from use of this Site shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation before pursuing legal remedies.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms of Service? Please contact us.