Terms of Use

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to PetBite. These Terms of Use (“Terms,” “Terms of Service”) govern your access to and use of the PetBite website located at https://petbite.app (the “Site”), as well as any related content, applications, and services provided by PetBite (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must strictly discontinue use of the Site and our services immediately.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise explicitly stated, PetBite and/or its licensors own all intellectual property rights and materials contained in this Site. This includes, but is not limited to, the proprietary database structure, written content, safety scores, graphics, user interface design, logos, and software architecture.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site strictly in accordance with these Terms for personal, non-commercial educational purposes.

You are specifically restricted from all of the following:

• Publishing, copying, or duplicating any Site material in any other media or platform without prior written consent.
• Selling, sublicensing, or otherwise commercializing any Site material.
• Using automated scripts, bots, spiders, or web scrapers to mine, gather, or extract data from our veterinary safety database.
• Using this Site in any way that is or may be damaging to this Site, or in any way that impacts user access to this Site.
• Attempting to decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse-engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Site.

3. Strict Veterinary and Medical Disclaimer

The content on PetBite—including food safety scores, toxicity warnings, preparation guidelines, and blog articles—is aggregated from reputable veterinary resources and is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

• No Vet-Client Relationship: Using our Site does not establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
• Not a Substitute for Care: Our content is never a substitute for direct, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet's specific medical conditions, dietary restrictions, or before introducing new foods.
• Emergency Situations: In the event of a potential poisoning or medical emergency, do not rely on this Site. Contact your local emergency veterinarian clinic or a certified Animal Poison Control Center immediately.

By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree that PetBite shall not be held liable for any damages, health issues, or fatalities resulting from your reliance on the information provided herein.

4. User Representations and Acceptable Use

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms of Use.
• You are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside (generally, you are at least 18 years of age).
• You will not access the Site through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script, or otherwise.
• You will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
• Your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation.

If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we have the right to refuse any and all current or future use of the Site (or any portion thereof).

5. Third-Party Content, Advertisements, and Affiliate Links

PetBite may contain links to third-party websites, services, products, or applications that are not owned or controlled by us.

• Advertising: We utilize third-party advertising networks, such as Google AdSense, to display targeted advertisements. We do not explicitly endorse the products or services advertised through these external networks.
• Affiliate Disclosure: PetBite may participate in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through links on our Site leading to third-party retailers (e.g., Amazon, Chewy), at no additional cost to you.
• No Liability: We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that PetBite shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party web sites or services.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all information, content, materials, and services included on or otherwise made available to you through the Site are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

PetBite disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, completely secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall PetBite, its founders, directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Site;
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site;
• Any content obtained from the Site; and
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PetBite and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Site, or b) a breach of these Terms.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Effective Date” of these Terms of Use. You are expected to review these Terms periodically to ensure you are aware of all modifications. By continuing to access or use our Site after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which PetBite's primary operational entity is located, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the competent courts of that jurisdiction.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

• Email: contact@petbite.app
• Website: https://petbite.app/contact