Terms of Service
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using DogWhat.com ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Description of Service
DogWhat.com provides dog care information, interactive tools, breed databases, and educational resources. Our services include but are not limited to:
- Dog breed matching tools
- Nutrition and calorie calculators
- Age calculation tools
- Food safety information
- Cost estimation tools
- Training and care guides
- Educational articles and blog content
3. User Accounts and Registration
While registration is not required to use most of our services, you may choose to provide personal information such as your email address for newsletters. You are responsible for:
- Providing accurate and current information
- Maintaining the security of your information
- Notifying us of any unauthorized use
- All activities that occur under your account
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use DogWhat.com only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Transmit harmful or malicious code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use automated tools to access the service without permission
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Interfere with or disrupt the service
5. Content and Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content on DogWhat.com, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of DogWhat.com and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
User Content
By submitting content to our service, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and display such content for the purpose of providing and improving our services.
6. Medical Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: The information provided on DogWhat.com is for educational and informational purposes only. Our tools and content are not intended to replace professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified veterinarian regarding your dog's health and care decisions.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Use of our tools and information is at your own risk.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:
- The content or privacy practices of third-party sites
- Any damages or losses caused by third-party services
- The availability or functionality of external links
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Service Disclaimer
DogWhat.com is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, DogWhat.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or any other damages arising from your use of the service.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DogWhat.com, its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms or your violation of any law or rights of a third party.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Breach of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Prolonged inactivity
- Technical or security reasons
12. Changes to Service and Terms
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue the service at any time
- Update these Terms of Service
- Change our privacy practices
Material changes will be communicated through our website or email notifications.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Jurisdiction].
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DogWhat.com regarding the use of the service.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
- Email: legal@dogwhat.com
- Address: DogWhat.com Legal Team
Acknowledgment: By using DogWhat.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.