Terms of Service

Last updated: 2026-05-12. By using carbonzerohouse.com you agree to these terms. Operator is Yes No Capital LLC ("YNC LLC"), a Minnesota limited liability company.

What this site is

Carbon Zero House is an informational and planning resource for owner-builders interested in cold-climate net-zero residential construction. It is not a licensed contractor, design professional, engineering firm, or legal advisor.

Not professional advice

Nothing on this site constitutes engineering, architectural, legal, financial, or contracting advice. Code citations and DIY-vs-license guidance reflect our reading of public Minnesota state and county code as of the date shown — verify everything with your local building department before relying on it. Misreading code is the reader’s risk, not ours.

Liability

YNC LLC’s aggregate liability for any claim arising from your use of this site is limited to fifty dollars (USD 50). Use of the render tool, DIY-vs-license matrix, and code summaries is at your own risk.

Acceptable use

• No solicitation in comments.
• No member-to-member contact (the site does not provide it, do not attempt to circumvent).
• No automated scraping that materially degrades site performance.

Changes

We may update these terms. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above.