Terms of use
The conditions for using soilversus.com and reusing what it publishes. Updated .
What this site is
Soil Versus is an independent reference that explains the names on soil and growing-media bags from published sources. It is not a manufacturer, seller, testing laboratory or extension service, and it does not certify, rank or recommend products. Publisher and agency names identify the source behind a statement; naming them implies no endorsement.
Using the information
A comparison describes typical products sold under two names, not the bag in your hand. Products vary by brand and batch, so check the label and ask the supplier before you buy or mix. For dust, handling and safety, follow the product label and the agency guidance listed on the Sources page.
Drafting and source checks use AI assistance. No soil scientist, horticulturist or other specialist has reviewed these pages, and no growing trials were run. How we compare describes the checks, and what a comparison can and cannot settle describes their limits. The information is not professional horticultural, agricultural, safety or legal advice. It is provided as is, without warranty of any kind, and Soil Versus is not liable for any loss arising from its use.
The drawings
The pot drawings illustrate how each material holds air and water. They are sketches, not measurements, and do not predict how much water a bag holds or how fast it dries.
Reusing content
The pot drawings are offered under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license: you may reuse or adapt them, including commercially, if you credit “Soil Versus” and link to the page the drawing came from. Photographs belong to their authors and carry the licenses listed on the credits page; nothing in these terms limits what a photograph's own license allows.
Page text is © Soil Versus. Short quotations with a link back are welcome. Do not republish whole pages, scrape the site at a rate that burdens the host, or present the material as your own.
Links to other sites
Source and license links go to sites that Soil Versus does not control. Their content and their terms are their own.
Changes
These terms may change as the site grows, for example if advertising is added. The version on this page is the current one, and the date above shows when it last changed. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the revised terms.
Contact
Questions about these terms: support@soilversus.com.