Terms and Conditions

Last updated: August 20, 2025

Welcome to Echo Media. By accessing or using our website at www.echomedia.biz.id ("Website"), you agree to these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

Definitions

• Company, we, us, our: Echo Media.
• Website or Service: the site and pages we operate at www.echomedia.biz.id.
• User, you, your: the individual or legal entity accessing or using the Website.
• Content: all materials on the Website (text, images, graphics, designs, and other works).
• Third-party Services: services, tools, or content provided by parties other than Echo Media.
• Country: Indonesia.

About These Terms

These Terms form a binding agreement between you and Echo Media and apply to all visitors and users. Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information.

You represent that you are at least 18 years old.

Scope & Editorial Mission

We publish practical guides and narratives across Gardening, Home Improvement, Pets, and Travel. Content is provided for general informational and educational purposes and may not suit your particular circumstances.

Accounts & Communications

If account or subscription features are offered, you agree to provide accurate information and to safeguard your credentials. You are responsible for all activity under your account.

Electronic communications: when you contact us or use the Website, you may receive electronic messages (e.g., responses to your requests). You consent to receive these communications as part of using the Service.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse the Website. Prohibited activities include, without limitation:

• Violating laws or third-party rights, or posting unlawful, harmful, or infringing content.
• Interfering with or disrupting the Website, introducing malware, or attempting unauthorized access.
• Scraping or automated bulk requests that burden the service without prior written permission.
• Impersonation, fraud, or activities that may harm users or the Website's integrity.

We may suspend or terminate access for violations, with or without notice.

User Content & License

Where comments or submissions are available, you are solely responsible for what you post and for securing necessary rights. By submitting content, you grant Echo Media a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, display, reproduce, and distribute your submission in connection with operating and promoting the Website. We may moderate or remove content at our discretion.

Intellectual Property

The Website and its Content are owned by or licensed to Echo Media and protected by applicable laws. Except as permitted by law (e.g., brief quotations with attribution), you may not copy, reproduce, adapt, translate, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission.

IP Complaints

If you believe material on the Website infringes your intellectual property, contact us with sufficient detail (your contact information, a description of the work, the URL of the allegedly infringing material, and a good-faith statement). We will review and respond appropriately.

Sponsorships, Affiliates & Advertising

We may display ads or publish sponsored/affiliate content. Such material will be identified in a clear and appropriate manner. Sponsorship does not influence safety notes or editorial independence. We are not a party to transactions between you and third-party sellers or services referenced on the Website.

AI-Assisted Content Notice

We may use tools that assist drafting and editing. Human review aims to ensure clarity and usefulness, but errors can occur. Verify critical details independently before acting.

Safety-Sensitive Areas

• Gardening: fertilizers, pesticides, and certain plants may be hazardous or trigger allergies. Follow product labels and local regulations; keep children and pets away from harmful materials and tools.
• Home Improvement: power tools, electricity, gas, adhesives, ladders, and structural work involve risk. Use appropriate PPE, follow manufacturer instructions and local codes. Where required, hire licensed professionals.
• Pets: training, enrichment, diet, and health topics are informational only and not veterinary advice. Consult a licensed veterinarian for diagnosis or treatment.
• Travel: conditions (transport, entry rules, safety advisories, pricing, availability) change without notice. Verify details with official sources before travel.

Third-Party Services & Links

The Website may reference Third-party Services. We do not control or endorse their content, policies, or availability and are not responsible for them. Review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party service you use.

Linking & Framing

You may link to our pages in a fair and legal manner that does not damage our reputation or suggest endorsement. Do not use our logo or brand assets without written permission. Do not frame our pages or otherwise alter their visual presentation without consent.

Availability & Maintenance

We may add, modify, suspend, or remove features or content at any time without prior notice. The Website may be unavailable due to maintenance, outages, or events beyond our reasonable control.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, including for breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website ceases immediately.

Disclaimers

The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Echo Media and its contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising from or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Website or reliance on its Content. Our total liability for claims related to the Website will not exceed the greater of the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve months prior to the event giving rise to the claim or USD 100. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations; in those cases, the limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Echo Media and its contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or connected with your misuse of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights.

Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of Indonesia, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. Subject to mandatory law, disputes shall be brought in the courts of Indonesia.

Dispute Resolution

If you have a concern or dispute, please contact us first to attempt an informal resolution. We will try to resolve disputes in good faith before any formal proceedings.

International Users

Accessing the Website from outside Indonesia does not subject Echo Media to non-Indonesian jurisdiction or laws beyond mandatory provisions. You are responsible for compliance with local laws where you access the Website.

Severability & Waiver

If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, it will be interpreted to accomplish its intent to the maximum extent permitted, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force. A failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of future enforcement.

Feedback

If you send ideas or suggestions, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use them without obligation or restriction.

Assignment

We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms. You may not assign your rights or obligations without our prior written consent.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Echo Media regarding the Website.

Translation

If we provide a translation, the English version controls in case of conflict.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we post changes, we will update the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Reach us via our contact page.