Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to PuppiesCare.us (the “Site”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, content, and services.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Site.


1. Use of the Site

A. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age.

If you are under 18, you may use the Site only with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.

B. License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may NOT:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute Site content without permission
  • Use the Site for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices
  • Reverse engineer or decompile any part of the Site

2. User Content

A. Comments and Submissions

When you post comments or submit content to our Site, you grant us:

  • A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license
  • To use, reproduce, modify, and display your content
  • In connection with operating the Site

You represent that:

  • You own or have rights to the content you submit
  • Your content does not violate any third-party rights
  • Your content is accurate and not misleading

B. Prohibited Content

You may NOT post content that:

  • Is illegal, harmful, or offensive
  • Promotes violence or discrimination
  • Infringes intellectual property rights
  • Contains spam or advertising
  • Includes personal information of others
  • Contains viruses or malicious code
  • Promotes animal cruelty or neglect

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms.


3. Educational Content Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: This Site is for educational and informational purposes only.

A. Not Professional Advice

The content on PuppiesCare.us does NOT constitute:

  • Veterinary medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
  • Professional training or behavioral advice
  • Legal advice
  • Any form of professional service

We are NOT:

  • Licensed veterinarians
  • Veterinary professionals
  • Certified animal behaviorists (unless specifically stated)
  • Qualified to diagnose or treat medical conditions

B. Consult Professionals

YOU MUST:

  • Consult a licensed veterinarian for medical concerns
  • Seek professional help for behavioral issues
  • Follow the advice of qualified professionals
  • Use your own judgment and common sense

FOR EMERGENCIES:

  • Contact your veterinarian immediately
  • Visit an emergency veterinary clinic
  • Call poison control if your puppy ingested something toxic
  • DO NOT rely solely on information from this Site

C. Individual Results May Vary

Every puppy is unique. What works for one dog may not work for another. Use our content as general guidance, not as a substitute for professional care tailored to your specific puppy.

D. No Guarantees

We do not guarantee:

  • Specific results from following our guidance
  • That our content is error-free or complete
  • That the Site will always be available
  • That third-party information linked from our Site is accurate

4. Medical and Health Disclaimer

READ CAREFULLY:

This Site provides general information about puppy health and care. It is NOT a substitute for professional veterinary care.

What This Means:

DO NOT use this Site to:

  • Self-diagnose your puppy’s medical conditions
  • Treat medical conditions without veterinary guidance
  • Delay seeking veterinary care
  • Disregard professional veterinary advice

DO use this Site to:

    • Learn general puppy care principles
    • Prepare questions for your veterinarian
    • Understand common puppy topics
    • Find local resources and services
    • Connect with the puppy parent community.

When to See a Veterinarian:

SEEK IMMEDIATE VETERINARY CARE if your puppy:

  • Is not eating or drinking
  • Is vomiting or has diarrhea (especially if bloody)
  • Is lethargic or unresponsive
  • Has difficulty breathing
  • Has seizures or collapses
  • Shows signs of pain
  • Has ingested something toxic
  • Has a fever
  • Shows sudden behavioral changes
  • Has any concerning symptoms

Your veterinarian knows your puppy’s specific health needs. Always follow their advice.