Terms and Conditions
PetSocialOnline.com Does Not Provide Veterinary Medical Advice or Diagnosis!
Notification: petsocialonline.com and petcliniconline.com are PetClinicOnline, LLC website domain(s). Therefore, let it be known that all "Terms and Conditions", "Privacy Policy"and other legal notifications to the public in regard to the website petsocialonline.com are also applicable to the website petcliniconline.com. Let it be known that the references to the website PetSocialOnline.com also encompass the petsocialonline.com and petcliniconline.com website domains owned and operated by PetClinicOnline, LLC.
The contents of the PetSocialOnline.com, such as text, graphics, images, articles and other information obtained or viewed from PetSocialOnline and other material contained on the PetSocialOnline.com ("Content") are for informational purposes only. PetSocialOnline website content is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian with any questions you may have regarding a veterinary medical condition. Never disregard professional veterinary medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the PetSocialOnline.com .
If you think you may have a veterinary medical emergency, call your veterinarian or local veterinary emergency critical care clinic immediately. Reliance on any information provided by PetSocialOnline, PetSocialOnline experts or employees and/or other PetSocialOnline members participating on the website or other visitors to the website is solely at your own risk.
The website may contain veterinary related images and materials that are anatomically graphic in nature. If you find these images or materials offensive, you may not want to use our website.
Use of Content:PetSocialOnline authorizes visitors and registered users to view or download a single copy of the material on the PetSocialOnline website solely for your personal, noncommercial use if you include the following copyright notice: "Copyright ©2007, PetClinicOnline, LLC. All rights reserved" and other copyright and proprietary rights notices that are contained in the Content. Any special rules for the use of certain software and other items accessible on the PetSocialOnline website may be included elsewhere within the website and are incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference.
The Content is protected by copyright under both United States and foreign laws. Title to the Content remains with PetSocialOnline, PetClinicOnline, LLC, its employees, contractors or its licensors. Any use of the Content not expressly permitted by these Terms and Conditions is a breach of these Terms and Conditions and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. Content and features are subject to change or termination without notice in the editorial discretion of PetSocialOnline. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved to PetSocialOnline, PetClinicOnline, LLC, employees, contractors and its licensors.
If you violate any of these Terms and Conditions, your permission to use the Content automatically terminates and you must immediately destroy any copies you have made of any portion of the Content.
Liability of PetSocialOnline and it’s affiliates and/or licensor’s:The use of the PetSocialOnline.com and PetClinicOnline.com website and it’s Content is at your own risk.
When using the PetSocialOnline website, information will be transmitted over a medium that may be beyond the control and jurisdiction of PetSocialOnline and its suppliers, licensors, affiliates, experts and employees. Accordingly, PetSocialOnline assumes no liability for or relating to the delay, failure, interruption, or corruption of any data or other information transmitted in connection with use of the PetSocialOnline website.
The PetSocialOnline and PetClinicOnline website and the content are provided on an "as is" basis. PetSocialOnline, PetClinicOnline LLC, ITS LICENSORS, INVESTORS, SUPPLIERS, AFFILIATES, EXPERTS, EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTIES' RIGHTS, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Without limiting the foregoing, PetSocialOnline and PetClinicOnline LLC, its licensors, investors, contractors, suppliers, affiliates, experts and employees make no representations or warranties about the following:
1. The accuracy, reliability, completeness, prevalence, or timeliness of the Content, software, text, graphics, links, or communications provided on or through the use of the PetSocialOnline website (PetSocialOnline.com ).
2. The satisfaction of any government regulations requiring disclosure of information on veterinary prescription drug products, non-prescription drug products or over-the-counter medications of any kind or the approval or compliance of any software tools with regard to the Content contained on the PetSocialOnline and PetClinicOnline website.
In no event shall PetSocialOnline, PetClinicOnline LLC, its licensors, investors, contractors, suppliers, affiliates, experts, employees or any third parties mentioned on the PetSocialOnline or PetClinicOnline websites be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, personal injury/wrongful death, lost profits, or damages resulting from lost data or business interruption) resulting from the use of or inability to use the PetSocialOnline and PetClinicOnline website or the Content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not PetSocialOnline, its licensors, suppliers, affiliates, experts, employees or any third parties mentioned on the PetSocialOnline and PetClinicOnline websites are advised of the possibility of such damages. PetSocialOnline, PetClinicOnline LLC, its licensors, investors, contractors, suppliers, affiliates, experts, employees or any third parties mentioned on the PetSocialOnline and PetClinicOnline website are not liable for any personal injury, including death (pet or human), caused by your use or misuse of the website, Content, Public Areas or Social Networking Areas.
User Submissions:
The personal information you submit to PetSocialOnline is governed by the PetSocialOnline Privacy Policy. To the extent there is an inconsistency between this Agreement and the PetSocialOnline Privacy Policy, this Agreement shall govern.
You agree that you will not upload or transmit any communications or content of any type to the Public Areas (including blogs, message boards, Social Networking areas, Product Reviews, Ask Advice, Find an Expert postings, user reviews or ratings, etc.) that infringe or violate any rights of any party. By submitting communications or content to the Public Areas, you agree that such submission is non-confidential for all purposes.
If you make any such submission you agree that you will not send or transmit to PetSocialOnline by email, (including through the email addresses listed on the "Contact Us" page) any communication or content that infringes or violates any rights of any party. If you submit any business information, idea, concept or invention to PetSocialOnline by email, you agree such submission is non-confidential for all purposes.
If you make any submission to a Public Area or if you submit any business information, idea, concept or invention to PetSocialOnline by email, you automatically grant-or warrant that the owner of such content or intellectual property has expressly granted-PetSocialOnline a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, world-wide nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, create derivative works from, modify, publish, edit, translate, distribute, perform, and display the communication or content in any media or medium, or any form, format, or forum now known or hereafter developed. PetSocialOnline may sublicense its rights through multiple tiers of sublicenses. If you wish to keep any business information, ideas, concepts or inventions private or proprietary, do not submit them to the Public Areas or to PetSocialOnline by email. We try to answer every email in a timely manner, but are not always able to do so.
You agree to only post or upload Media (like photos, videos or audio) that you have taken yourself or that you have all rights to transmit and license and which do not violate trademark, copyright, privacy or any other rights of any other person. Photos or videos of celebrities and cartoon or comic images are usually copyrighted by the owner.
To protect your privacy, you agree that you will not submit any media that contains Personally Identifiable Information (like name, phone number, email address or website URL.) of you or of anyone else. Uploading media like images or video of other people without their permission is strictly prohibited.
By uploading any media on the PetSocialOnline website, you warrant that you have permission from all persons appearing in your media for you to make this contribution and grant rights described herein. Never post a picture or video of or with someone else unless you have their explicit permission.
It is strictly prohibited to upload media of any kind that contain expressions of hate, abuse, offensive images or conduct, obscenity, pornography, sexually explicit or any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under applicable law or regulations or that otherwise may be in conflict with these Terms and Conditions and other the PetSocialOnline Policies.
You agree that you will not upload any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or this website.
By uploading any media like a photo or video, (a) you grant to PetSocialOnline a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, copy, print, display, reproduce, modify, publish, post, transmit and distribute the media and any material included in the media; and (b) you certify that any person pictured in the submitted media (or, if a minor, his/her parent/legal guardian) authorizes PetSocialOnline to use, copy, print, display, reproduce, modify, publish, post, transmit and distribute the media and any material included in such media; and (c) you agree to indemnify PetSocialOnline and its licensors, suppliers, affiliates, contractors, directors, officers, experts and employees and hold them harmless from any and all claims and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising from the media and/or your failure to comply with these the terms described in this document.
PetSocialOnline reserves the right to review all media prior to submission to the website and to remove any media for any reason, at any time, without prior notice, at our sole discretion.
User/Member Profile Information and Passwords:PetSocialOnline has several tools that allow you to record and store information. You are responsible for taking all reasonable steps to ensure that no unauthorized person shall have access to your PetSocialOnline passwords or accounts. It is your sole responsibility to (1) control the dissemination and use of activation codes and passwords; (2) authorize, monitor, and control access to and use of your PetSocialOnline account and password; (3) promptly inform PetSocialOnline of any need to deactivate a password or member profile. You grant PetSocialOnline and all other persons or entities involved in the operation of the website the right to transmit, monitor, retrieve, store, and use your information in connection with the operation of the website. PetSocialOnline cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for any information you submit, or your or third parties' use or misuse of information transmitted or received using PetSocialOnline tools and services.
PetSocialOnline Social Networking Areas, Member Areas, Public Areas and Guest/Visitor Areas:If you use a Public Area, such as message boards, blogs, Ask Advice, Find An Expert, User Reviews or other member communities, you are solely responsible for your own communications, the consequences of posting those communications, and your reliance on any communications found in the Public Areas. PetSocialOnline and its licensors, suppliers, contractors, affiliates, experts and employees are not responsible for the consequences of any communications in these Public Areas. In cases where you feel threatened or believe someone else is in danger, you should contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.
In consideration of being allowed to use the Public Areas, you agree that the following actions shall constitute a breach of these Terms and Conditions:
1. Using a Public Area for any purpose in violation of local, state, national, or international laws; Impersonating another person;
2. Distributing viruses or other harmful computer code;
3. Harvesting or otherwise collecting information about others, including email addresses, without their consent for posting or viewing comments;
4. Allowing any other person or entity to use your identification for posting or viewing comments;
5. Posting material that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others or on the privacy or publicity rights of others;
6. Posting material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful, or embarrassing to any other person or entity as determined by PetSocialOnline in its sole discretion;
7. Posting advertisements or solicitations of business;
8. After receiving a warning, continuing to disrupt the normal flow of dialogue, or posting comments that are not related to the topic being discussed (unless it is clear the discussion is free-form);
9. Posting chain letters or pyramid schemes;
10. Impersonating another person;
11. Posting the same note more than once or "spamming"; or engaging in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits any other person from using or enjoying the Public Area or the Site, or which, in the judgment of PetSocialOnline, exposes PetSocialOnline or any of its customers or suppliers to any liability or detriment of any type.
1. Record the dialogue in public areas.
2. Investigate an allegation that a communication(s) do(es) not conform to the terms of this section and determine in its sole discretion to remove or request the removal of the communication(s).
3. Remove communications which are abusive, illegal, or disruptive, or that otherwise fail to conform to our Terms and Conditions.
4. Terminate a user's access to any or all Public Areas and/or the PetSocialOnline website upon any breach of these Terms and Conditions.
Monitor, edit, or disclose any communication in the Public Areas.
5. Edit or delete any communication(s) posted on the PetSocialOnline website, regardless of whether such communication(s) violate these standards.
PetSocialOnline and PetClinicOnline LLC or its licensors, investors, contractors, suppliers, affiliates, experts and employees have no liability or responsibility to users of the PetSocialOnline website or any other person or entity for performance or nonperformance of the aforementioned activities.
Advertisers, Advertisements and Links to other websites:
PetSocialOnline may provide links to third-party web sites. PetSocialOnline also may select certain sites as priority responses to search terms you enter and PetSocialOnline may agree to allow advertisers to respond to certain search terms with advertisements or sponsored content. PetSocialOnline does not recommend and does not endorse the content on any third-party websites. PetSocialOnline is not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites, sites framed within the PetSocialOnline Site, third-party sites provided as search results, or third-party advertisements, and does not make any representations regarding their content or accuracy. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such sites. PetSocialOnline does not endorse any product, service, or treatment advertised on the PetSocialOnline website.
Indemnification:Users and guests agree to defend, indemnify, and hold PetSocialOnline and PetClinicOnline LLC, its officers, investors, contractors, directors, experts, employees, affiliates, agents, licensors, and suppliers, harmless from and against any claims, actions or demands, liabilities and settlements including without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, resulting from, or alleged to result from, your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
Copyright Infringement:If you believe any materials accessible on or from the website infringe your copyright, you may request removal of those materials (or access thereto) from this web site by contacting PetSocialOnline's copyright agent (identified below) and providing the following information:
1. Identification of the copyrighted work that you believe to be infringed. Please describe the work, and where possible include a copy or the location (e.g., URL) of an authorized version of the work.2. Identification of the material that you believe to be infringing and its location. Please describe the material, and provide us with its URL or any other pertinent information that will allow us to locate the material.
3. Your name, address, telephone number and (if available) e-mail address.
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the complained of use of the materials is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. A statement that the information that you have supplied is accurate, and indicating that "under penalty of perjury," you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
6. A signature or the electronic equivalent from the copyright holder or authorized representative.
PetSocialOnline's agent for copyright issues relating to this web site is as follows:
"Web Pet Health LLC."
2801 Escala Circle, San Diego, CA 92108.
In an effort to protect the rights of copyright owners, PetSocialOnline maintains a policy for the termination, in appropriate circumstances, of subscribers and account holders of the website who engage in any copyright infringement. Petsocialonline.com makes every reasonable attempt to ensure that our content posted does not violate any copyright or trademark laws by accessing and searching the United States Copyright records. However, this site is intended for the benefit of public use through the posting of free valuable information to the consumer regarding veterinary products, services and medicine. Therefore most of our content falls under the "Fair Use" rule in regard to copyright law within the United States. If Petsocialonline.com has unknowingly used any material that is copyrighted, please contact us and we will remove the information or media immediately.
Final Legal Notice Agreement:Except as expressly provided in a particular "legal notice" on the PetSocialOnline website, these Terms and Conditions and the PetSocialOnline Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and PetSocialOnline with respect to the use of the PetSocialOnline website, and Content.
Thank you for your cooperation and participation. We hope you find our site helpful and informative. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send us a message.
