The terms governing your use of this site.
Welcome to AmericanHomesteads.org (the "Site"), operated by American Homesteads LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company ("American Homesteads," "we," "us," or "our"). By using this Site, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
American Homesteads is a directory and referral marketplace. We connect families with independent builders, educators, land professionals, suppliers, and other partners ("Partners") who specialize in homestead and self-sufficient living.
We are not a builder, contractor, lender, real estate broker, or educator ourselves, and we do not perform any of the services our Partners offer. We review Partners against our own published standards before listing them, but we do not guarantee the quality, safety, legality, or outcome of any work, product, or service provided by a Partner. Any agreement you enter into with a Partner is solely between you and that Partner.
American Homesteads may receive a referral fee from a Partner when we connect them with a family who becomes their customer. This is a performance-based arrangement — Partners pay nothing unless a referral results in business, and only after they have been paid. Membership in American Homesteads is free, and introductions never cost you a dime. Receiving a referral fee does not increase the cost to you, and it does not change the standards a Partner must meet to be listed. Our goal is to list "partners we'd send our own family to," and we aim to be transparent about how our business works.
You agree to use this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes related to exploring the homestead lifestyle and connecting with Partners. You agree not to:
Content on this Site — including the Homestead Starter Guide, blog-style sections, and any general advice about land, building, finances, or homesteading — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not professional legal, financial, tax, accounting, construction, real estate, or investment advice, and using the Site does not create a professional or advisory relationship with American Homesteads. Always consult a qualified professional, such as an attorney, accountant, licensed lender or real estate professional, before making significant decisions about land purchases, financing, taxes, or construction.
The American Homesteads name, logo, the "Freedom. Build Yours.™" tagline, and the content on this Site are the property of American Homesteads or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not use our name, logo, or trademarks without our prior written permission.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
This Site may contain links to Partner websites and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site. Visiting a linked site is at your own discretion and risk.
This Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, American Homesteads shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site, your interactions with any Partner, or any decisions made based on content found on the Site.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.
We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].
"Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce."
— Jeremiah 29:5 (ESV)