Terms of Use

1. Disclaimer

The information available on the Pet Care Guidance website is provided for informational purposes only and is offered “as is,” and it is used at the user’s own risk. Pet Care Guidance makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, quality, or completeness of the information and shall not be held responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information or for any reliance on the information by the user. It is the user’s sole responsibility to verify that the information is appropriate for their personal use.

2. Our Right to Modify These Terms of Use

Pet Care Guidance reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time. Users should regularly check this page for updates. Any changes will be posted on the website and will become effective immediately. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the changes.

3. Our Privacy Policy

For information on how data is collected, used, and made available on our website, please refer to our Privacy Policy, which can be found [here](link to privacy policy).

4. Intellectual Property

Your Limited License to our Intellectual Property

All materials, including text, software, photographs, graphics, illustrations, artwork, video, music, sound, names, logos, trademarks, and service marks, displayed on the Pet Care Guidance website are the property of Pet Care Guidance, its affiliates, or licensors, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. These materials may be used solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. Modification, reproduction, retransmission, distribution, dissemination, sale, publication, broadcasting, or circulation of any such material without prior written permission from Pet Care Guidance is prohibited. Pet Care Guidance grants a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the website and its materials for non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms of Use.

Pet Care Guidance Trademarks and Logos

The terms “Pet Care Guidance,” “www.PetCareGuidance.com,” and other Pet Care Guidance trademarks, service marks, and related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are the property of Pet Care Guidance, its affiliates, or licensors. Unauthorized use of these marks is not permitted. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the website belong to their respective owners.

5. Reliance on Information on Site

Pet Care Guidance is not obligated to review the content on our website, including User Contributions (defined below) or contributions by our independent contributors.

About our Contributors

Pet Care Guidance engages content providers in specific subject matters as independent contractor contributors to the website. Pet Care Guidance does not represent or guarantee that any contributor possesses a particular level of expertise, knowledge, qualifications, or credentials related to the subject matter of their contributions. When we refer to a contributor as an expert, it means that we rely on the information they provide, and we do not independently verify or confirm this information or their qualifications. Pet Care Guidance is not obliged to monitor or independently research or verify any content contributed by them. Contributors, even if described as experts, are not employed by Pet Care Guidance or its affiliates, and Pet Care Guidance cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or truthfulness of the qualifications or credentials of any contributor or other users of the website.

Please do not solely rely on the content of the website, including User Contributions and content from our independent contractor contributors. The content is provided for general informational purposes only and cannot address your unique, personal circumstances and needs. You acknowledge and agree that any reliance or actions taken in violation of your agreement with us shall be at your sole risk, and Pet Care Guidance shall have no responsibility or liability towards you. You also acknowledge and agree that communications on or through the website, whether with content providers or other users, are at your own risk and are not protected by any privilege or confidentiality obligation that might apply if you were to seek your own professional advice.

6. Prohibited Uses of the Site

Users may only use the Pet Care Guidance website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. Users agree not to use the website:

  • In any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international laws or regulations.
  • To exploit, harm, or attempt to exploit or harm minors by exposing them to inappropriate content, requesting personally identifiable information, or engaging in any other harmful activities.
  • To send any advertising or promotional material, including “junk mail,” “chain letters,” “spam,” or similar solicitations.
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Pet Care Guidance, a Pet Care Guidance employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
  • To engage in any conduct that may restrict or inhibit the use or enjoyment of the website by others or that may harm Pet Care Guidance, the website, or its users.
  • Additionally, users agree not to:
  • “Scrape” or collect data from the website for commercial, marketing, or data compiling purposes.
  • Introduce malicious software, viruses, trojan horses, worms, or any other harmful material.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or interfere with its proper functioning.
  • Otherwise attempt to disrupt the proper operation of the website.

7. Content That You Make Available on the Site

User Contributions

The Pet Care Guidance website may include features such as message boards, chat rooms, personal web pages, forums, review and rating sections, bulletin boards, and other interactive features (collectively, “Interactive Services”) that allow users to post comments, content, or other materials (collectively, “User Contributions”) on the website.

If you voluntarily disclose personal information (e.g., username, email address) on the website, such as in a forum or chat room, this information may be accessible via search engines and may be collected and used by others, potentially leading to unsolicited contact. We strongly advise against posting personal or sensitive information on our website.

Any User Contribution posted on the website is considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By providing a User Contribution, you grant Pet Care Guidance, its affiliates, service providers, and their respective licensees, successors, and assigns a perpetual right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and disclose such material for any purpose.

Users represent and warrant that they:

  • Own or control all rights to the User Contributions and have the right to grant the above-mentioned license.
  • Ensure that all User Contributions comply with these Terms of Use.

Users acknowledge and agree that they are responsible for any User Contributions they submit or contribute, including their legality, reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness. Pet Care Guidance is not responsible or liable to any third party for the content or accuracy of User Contributions posted by users or other contributors.

Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination

Pet Care Guidance reserves the right to:

  • Remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any reason.
  • Take any necessary action regarding User Contributions that violate these Terms of Use, including content standards, intellectual property rights, or personal safety concerns.
  • Disclose user identities or information to third parties when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
  • Take legal action against any illegal or unauthorized use of the website.
  • Terminate or suspend user access to all or part of the website for any reason, including violations of these Terms of Use.

Pet Care Guidance is not obliged to review all material before it is posted on the website and cannot guarantee immediate removal of objectionable material. Pet Care Guidance assumes no liability for actions or in

actions regarding transmissions, communications, or content provided by any user or third party. Pet Care Guidance has no liability or responsibility for the performance or non-performance of activities described in this section.

Content Standards

These content standards apply to all User Contributions and the use of Interactive Services. User Contributions must comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and international laws and regulations. User Contributions must not:

  • Contain material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
  • Infringe on any intellectual property or other rights of any other person.
  • Violate the legal rights (including rights of publicity and privacy) of others or contain material that could lead to civil or criminal liability.
  • Be likely to deceive any person.
  • Promote any illegal activity or assist any unlawful act.
  • Cause annoyance, inconvenience, or needless anxiety, or be likely to upset, harass, embarrass, alarm, or annoy any other person.
  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
  • Promote commercial activities, contests, sweepstakes, sales promotions, barter, or advertising.
  • Create the impression that they emanate from or are endorsed by Pet Care Guidance or any other person or entity when that is not the case.

8. Your Indemnification of Us

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pet Care Guidance, its officers, directors, owners, employees, agents, information providers, affiliates, licensors, and licensees (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all liability and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, related to any claim arising from:

  • Any User Contributions.
  • Any breach by you or any user of your account of these Terms of Use or any representations, warranties, and covenants contained herein.

You shall cooperate fully and reasonably in the defense of any such claim. Pet Care Guidance reserves the right, at its expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.

9. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

THE PET CARE GUIDANCE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT FOR WARRANTIES THAT ARE IMPOSED BY AND INCAPABLE OF EXCLUSION, RESTRICTION, OR MODIFICATION UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS. PET CARE GUIDANCE DOES NOT ENDORSE AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY OPINION, ADVICE, OR STATEMENT ON THE WEBSITE. THE INFORMATION, FACTS, AND OPINIONS PROVIDED ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

10. LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

YOUR USE OF THE PET CARE GUIDANCE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. NEITHER PET CARE GUIDANCE NOR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, OR LICENSORS (INCLUDING OUR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CONTRIBUTORS) SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY, OR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE WEBSITE AND THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON IT, OR ARISING FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN IN RESPONSE TO OR AS A RESULT OF ANY INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE. YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST PET CARE GUIDANCE AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND LICENSORS (INCLUDING OUR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CONTRIBUTORS) ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON IT.

11. Third-Party Links, Advertisements, Websites, and Content

Pet Care Guidance does not review or monitor any websites, advertisements, or other media linked to or available through the website and is not responsible for the content of any such third-party advertisements or linked websites. Before purchasing any third-party products or services described on the website, users are advised to verify pricing, product quality, and other information necessary to make an informed purchase. Neither Pet Care Guidance nor its parent company, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, agents, representatives, or licensors shall have any liability arising from users’ purchases of third-party products or services based on the information provided on the website, and we shall not receive or review complaints regarding such purchases.

12. Disputes

These Terms of Use and any disputes arising out of or related to the Pet Care Guidance website shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York (without regard to conflict of law principles). In the event of any such dispute, you irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in the State of New York, County of New York.

ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE WEBSITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES; OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED, AND YOU HEREBY AGREE TO WAIVE SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM AFTER SUCH DATE.

13. Waiver and Severability

No waiver by Pet Care Guidance of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. The failure of Pet Care Guidance to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary to allow the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use to remain in full force and effect.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and have taken the following steps to ensure accessibility on our website:

  • Regularly auditing our website for compliance and user experience.
  • Creating relevant alt tags for all images, videos, and audio files.
  • Providing text transcripts for video and audio content.
  • Identifying the site’s language in the header code.
  • Offering alternatives and suggestions when users encounter input errors.
  • Maintaining a consistent, organized layout.

We welcome suggestions for improving our website’s accessibility to create a better user experience for all our readers. Please contact us [here](link to contact page) with your suggestions.

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