Welcome to Backyard Embers. These terms explain the ground rules for using this site. By browsing backyardembers.com, you’re agreeing to them, so please take a moment to read through.
Who we are
Backyard Embers is an independent, reader-supported website that publishes research-led guides and recommendations about outdoor cooking — grills, smokers, pizza ovens, and the accessories and techniques that go with them. We’re a research-led publisher, not a manufacturer, a retailer, or a professional testing lab.
Informational use only
Everything we publish is for general information. We research carefully and aim to be accurate and current, but we can’t promise that every specification, price band, or detail is complete or error-free — products change, and manufacturers update their specs. Always confirm the details that matter to you (dimensions, fuel type, temperature range, warranty, and the current price) directly with the manufacturer or retailer before you buy.
Cooking, fire, and food safety
Grills, smokers, and pizza ovens involve fire, high heat, hot surfaces, propane, charcoal, and electricity. Our guides are not a substitute for your equipment’s instructions or for professional advice. Always read and follow the manual for your equipment, take sensible fire-safety precautions, and cook food to safe internal temperatures. You use the information on this site at your own risk, and you’re responsible for operating your equipment safely.
Affiliate links
Some links on this site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you buy through them — at no extra cost to you. This never changes how we research or rank products. For the full picture, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Links to other sites
We link to third-party sites such as Amazon and manufacturer pages for your convenience. We don’t control those sites and aren’t responsible for their content, products, or policies. Visiting them is at your own discretion.
Our content
The words, images, and design on this site are ours (or used with permission) and are protected by copyright. You’re welcome to share short quotes with a link back to the source, but please don’t republish our content wholesale without permission.
No warranties and limitation of liability
This site is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Backyard Embers isn’t liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site or your reliance on anything you read here. As above: confirm the details that matter with the manufacturer, and cook safely.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time as the site grows. When we make a material change, we’ll update the date below. Continuing to use the site means you accept the current version.
Governing law
This site is operated from the United States, and these terms are governed by applicable US law.
Last updated: July 2026.
Questions
If anything here is unclear, get in touch — we’re happy to help.