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Terms of Service

The terms that apply when you use pettycatty.ink.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using pettycatty.ink (the “Site”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Site.

We reserve the right to change these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the updated Terms.

2. About the Site

pettycatty.ink is a cat-only information and lifestyle website. We provide general guidance on cat care, nutrition, health, behaviour, training and related topics.

All content on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional veterinary, medical, legal or other expert advice.

3. No Veterinary or Professional Advice

The content on pettycatty.ink is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis or treatment.

  • Always seek the advice of a licensed veterinarian or other qualified professional with any questions you may have regarding your cat’s health or medical conditions.
  • Never disregard professional veterinary advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.
  • If you think your cat may have a medical emergency, contact your veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital immediately.

We do not recommend or endorse any specific products, treatments, procedures or services mentioned on the Site unless clearly stated. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

4. User Responsibilities

When using this Site, you agree to:

  • Use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others.
  • Not upload, post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, its servers, or any systems or networks connected to the Site.
  • Not use any automated systems (e.g. bots, scrapers) to access the Site without our prior written permission.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on pettycatty.ink, including text, images, logos, graphics, audio, video, code and design, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View, download and print pages from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

  • Republish, sell, rent, sub-license or otherwise exploit any content from the Site for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
  • Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish or create derivative works from any content on the Site, except as expressly permitted in these Terms.

If you wish to reuse our content (e.g. for educational, media or commercial purposes), please contact us at [your-email@pettycatty.ink] for permission.

6. User-Generated Content

If the Site allows you to submit comments, questions, stories, photos or other content (“User Content”), you agree that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to any User Content you submit.
  • Your User Content does not violate these Terms or any applicable laws.
  • You grant pettycatty.ink a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, reproduce and distribute your User Content on the Site and related channels.

We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor, edit or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, without notice.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, products or services (e.g. veterinary resources, product pages, news articles, adoption platforms). These links are provided for your convenience only.

  • We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy policies or practices of third-party sites.
  • Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
  • Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party. We recommend reviewing their terms and privacy policies before use.

8. Advertising and Affiliate Links

The Site may display advertisements, sponsored content and affiliate links.

  • We may earn a small commission if you click on certain links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
  • Advertising and affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial independence. We aim to provide honest, cat-focused information and recommendations.
  • Ads are served by third-party ad networks (e.g. Google AdSense), which may use cookies and similar technologies. See our Privacy Policy for details.

9. Accuracy of Information

We strive to keep the information on pettycatty.ink accurate and up to date, but:

  • We do not guarantee that the content is complete, accurate, reliable, current or error-free.
  • Cat care best practices and regulations may change over time and vary by location.
  • You should verify important information with a licensed veterinarian or other qualified professional.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, pettycatty.ink, its owners, authors, contributors and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, including but not limited to:

  • Any errors or omissions in content
  • Any injury, loss or damage to you, your cat or your property
  • Any reliance placed on information provided on the Site

This includes situations where we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless pettycatty.ink and its owners, authors, contributors and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party

12. Termination and Access Restrictions

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us or third parties.
  • Restrict access to parts or all of the Site for maintenance, updates or other reasons.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction, unless mandatory local law provides otherwise.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the “Effective date” at the top.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the updated Terms. You are advised to review these Terms periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: