Terms of Service
Last updated: March 2026
Informational Use Only
All data on SoilByCounty.com is provided for informational purposes only. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data presented. Data should not be used as the sole basis for any agricultural, landscaping, construction, or relocation decision. Always consult a qualified professional or conduct on-site soil testing before making land-use decisions.
Data Sources
Soil data is sourced from the USDA SSURGO (Soil Survey Geographic) Database and the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), maintained by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the USDA Agricultural Research Service. This site is not affiliated with the USDA, NRCS, or any government agency.
Intellectual Property
All original content, visualizations, and methodology descriptions on SoilByCounty.com are the property of the ByCounty Network. Government data is used under public-domain or open-license terms as specified by each source agency. You may share links and brief excerpts with attribution; republication of full datasets or methodology documents requires written permission.
User Conduct
You agree to use this site for lawful purposes only. Automated scraping, bulk downloading, or attempts to interfere with site infrastructure are prohibited. We reserve the right to block access for violations.
Limitation of Liability
SoilByCounty and the ByCounty Network shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or reliance on data presented on this site. All data is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Law
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