Last Updated: April 16, 2025

Welcome to Catopedia (the "Service"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Service, which is provided by Catopedia ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Catopedia, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. You represent that you are at least 13 years old. If you are accessing or using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. User Rules and Responsibilities

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use the Service for its intended purposes, subject to these Terms.

• You are responsible for any activity that occurs through your account (if applicable) and for keeping your password secure.
• You agree not to use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. You agree to comply with all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to your use of the Service.
• You must not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service.
• You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service or any other systems or networks connected to the Service.
• You must not transmit any harmful or malicious content, including but not limited to viruses, worms, or malware.
• You must not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.

3. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of us and our licensors. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

All content on Catopedia, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is protected by international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our explicit written permission.

4. User Content (if applicable)

If you post, link, or otherwise make available content ("User Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such User Content on and through the Service. You retain any and all of your rights to any User Content you submit. You are responsible for your User Content, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites or services.

6. Account Termination/Suspension

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us through the contact page. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

Catopedia is intended for informational purposes only. The content provided on this website is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian with any questions you may have regarding your pet's health.

8. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, NOR OUR 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 SERVICE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold us harmless 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 your use and access of the Service, or a breach of these Terms.

10. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall first be subject to good faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, either party may initiate legal proceedings.

11. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County, New York, and you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through the contact page on our website.