Last updated: September 2026
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at plumbgrade.com (the “Site”), operated by PlumbGrade (“we”, “us”, or “our”). PlumbGrade is a digital media brand dedicated to delivering practical plumbing advice, guides, honest gear recommendations, and educational resources for homeowners, DIYers and trade professionals.
By browsing, accessing, or using the Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms in full, you must discontinue your use of the Site immediately.
2. Informational Purpose & Professional Advice Disclaimer
All content published on PlumbGrade : including articles, step by step tutorials, tool breakdowns, buying advice, guides, and digital products : is produced strictly for general educational and informational purposes.
While PlumbGrade was established by a qualified plumbing and heating engineer, the content on this Site does not constitute tailored engineering, installation, or on site professional consultation. Plumbing, domestic heating, and drainage systems involve pressurized water, combustible gases, hazardous electrical connections, and stringent national building regulations:
- Plumbing tasks, pipework alterations, and equipment configurations vary widely based on property age, water pressure, pipe sizing, and local infrastructure.
- Work involving gas appliances, boiler servicing, unvented hot water storage cylinders, or complex heating controls is legally regulated in many jurisdictions (such as mandatory Gas Safe registration in the UK) and should only be performed by suitably accredited, competent professionals.
- You should always verify system specifications, consult product manufacturer manuals, and engage a qualified local tradesperson or engineer before undertaking any high risk installation or major system modification.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content and materials available on PlumbGrade : including but not limited to written articles, custom comparison charts, digital checklists, downloadable PDFs, proprietary illustrations, graphics, photographs, site branding, logos, and software code : are the exclusive intellectual property of PlumbGrade or its licensors, protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, revocable, non exclusive, non transferable license to view, read, and bookmark pages on our Site for personal, non commercial use. You must not:
- Republish, redistribute, sublicense, or sell any full or substantial extract of our written content without prior written permission.
- Scrape, duplicate, or systematically harvest our editorial copy, product databases, or digital assets using automated tools or web crawlers without explicit consent.
- Modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works of our digital products, templates, or educational publications.
4. Commercial Disclosures & Affiliate Links
PlumbGrade participates in affiliate marketing networks, including Amazon Associates and trade tool merchant affiliate programmes. Throughout our product reviews, comparison articles, and recommendations, you may see links that redirect to third party merchant platforms.
If you choose to click on an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, PlumbGrade may receive a referral commission at no additional cost to you. The retail price you pay remains identical regardless of whether an affiliate link was used.
Our participation in affiliate programmes never dictates our editorial verdicts, product rankings, or trade evaluations. For a comprehensive overview of our commercial guidelines and affiliate policies, please review our Affiliate Disclosure.
5. Product Recommendations & Independent Testing
Our editorial team and technical contributors evaluate tools, fixtures, consumables, and heating equipment based on practical trade experience, manufacturer specifications, hands on workshop tests, and long term durability assessments.
However, product designs, manufacturing batches, specifications, and retailer prices fluctuate over time. While we strive to maintain accurate, up to date information, PlumbGrade makes no representations or warranties regarding third party products. Individual performance may vary based on operating environment, installation accuracy, water hardness, and maintenance. We are not responsible or liable for any defects, performance issues, or customer service disputes involving third party manufacturers or retailers.
6. User Submissions & Communications
When you submit messages, comments, suggestions, editorial ideas, or feedback to PlumbGrade : whether via our contact forms, email addresses, or social media channels : you grant PlumbGrade a non exclusive, royalty free, perpetual, and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute that communication for editorial, marketing, or site improvement purposes.
You agree not to submit any material that is defamatory, offensive, unlawful, infringing on third party intellectual property, or laden with malicious code, spam, or unsolicited promotional materials.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
The Site and all content, materials, digital products, and services provided through PlumbGrade are delivered on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non infringement.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PlumbGrade, its founder, contributors, partners, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any content published herein;
- Any physical damage, property damage, water damage, gas leaks, or bodily injuries resulting from your reliance on informational guides or your DIY plumbing attempts;
- Errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or interruptions in our editorial publications or digital files;
- Any unauthorized access to our servers or personal data transmissions;
- Transactions, deliveries, or disputes with third party vendors linked from our Site.
8. External Links & Third Party Services
PlumbGrade contains hyperlinks to external websites, online retailers, tool manufacturers, and regulatory portals. These external sites operate independently of PlumbGrade. We do not endorse, monitor, or exercise control over third party content, terms of service, or privacy policies. Accessing external websites is done entirely at your own risk.
9. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to revise, update, or modify these Terms at any time without prior individual notice. When modifications occur, the updated document will be published immediately on this page with an updated “Last updated” timestamp.
Your continued browsing and use of PlumbGrade after changes have been posted constitutes your binding agreement to the amended Terms. We recommend checking this page regularly.
10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms, their subject matter, and their formation (and any non contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim or dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of PlumbGrade.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, clarifications, or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
- Brand: PlumbGrade (plumbgrade.com)
- Email: adam@plumbgrade.com
- Support & Enquiries: plumbgrade.com/contact