Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the ApprovedByVets website located at approvedbyvets.com ("Site"), operated by ApprovedByVets, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Use of the Site

You may use the Site for your personal, non-commercial informational purposes. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site without our express written permission. You must not use the Site in any way that causes or may cause damage to the Site or impairs the availability or accessibility of the Site.

Not Veterinary Advice

The content on ApprovedByVets is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided by our calculators, food safety guides, symptom checker, wellness planner, and all other tools and content should not be used as a basis for making health decisions for your pet without consulting a licensed veterinarian.

Always seek the advice of your veterinarian or other qualified animal health provider with any questions you may have regarding your pet's medical condition or dietary needs. Never disregard professional veterinary advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

If you believe your pet is having a medical emergency, contact your veterinarian or local emergency veterinary clinic immediately.

Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and up-to-date information on our Site. Our feeding calculators use standard veterinary metabolic formulas, and our food safety database references established veterinary sources including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the Merck Veterinary Manual, and peer-reviewed veterinary literature. However, we do not warrant that all information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current. Pet nutrition science evolves, product formulations change, and individual pets may have unique needs. You use the information on this Site at your own risk.

Product Reviews and Scorecards

Our product reviews and Vet-Approved Scorecards represent our independent assessment based on publicly available information including ingredient lists, guaranteed analysis, AAFCO statements, recall history, and published research. Scores are determined by our methodology, which is described on our About page. Product information may change without notice. We recommend verifying current product details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions.

Affiliate Links and Compensation

Our Site contains affiliate links to third-party retailers including but not limited to Chewy, Amazon, Petco, and various pet food brands. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The presence of affiliate links does not influence our product scores, reviews, or recommendations. For full details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, calculations, data compilations, and software — is the property of ApprovedByVets, LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. Our Vet-Approved Scorecard methodology, scoring system, and associated branding are proprietary to ApprovedByVets, LLC.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ApprovedByVets. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided by third-party sites.

User-Submitted Information

When you submit information through our Site (such as email addresses for newsletter subscriptions or pet profile data for the Wellness Planner), you represent that the information is accurate and that you have the right to provide it. We handle this information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ApprovedByVets, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation damages for 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 content on the Site, or any products or services purchased through affiliate links on the Site.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Site exceed the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ApprovedByVets, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Dallas County, Texas.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Contact Us

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