1. Introduction
Detailed Description of the Website and its Purpose
OodleLife is an expertly curated website based in Australia and the United States with the primary objective of disseminating valuable dog-related advice, proven strategies, and product recommendations. Our primary aim is to facilitate a harmonious and happy coexistence between dogs and their owners.
Statement of Agreement Upon Use
By accessing, browsing, or using the services offered on this website, you are entering a legally binding agreement with OodleLife and consent to adhere to these Terms and Conditions herein stated.
Specification of Age and Geographic Restrictions for Users
Only individuals who are at least 13 years of age and reside in a jurisdiction where the services offered by this website are lawful are authorized to use OodleLife.
2. Definitions
Affiliate Marketing
The term refers to the marketing practice whereby OodleLife earns a commission by promoting and facilitating the sale of products or services offered by partner companies such as Amazon.com and Chewy.com.
Third-Party
Any individual, organization, or entity that is neither an employee nor an affiliate of OodleLife is considered a “Third-Party.”
User-Generated Content
This term encompasses any form of content, whether text, video, audio, or images, that is submitted by users of the site rather than created by OodleLife.
3. User’s Responsibilities
Detailed Expectations for Lawful, Respectful Use of the Site
Users are expected to act in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws while using the website. Any form of misuse, harassment, or illegal activity will not be tolerated.
Clarification That Users are Responsible for Regularly Checking for Updates to the Terms
Users have the responsibility to periodically review these Terms and Conditions for any amendments or updates.
Consequences of Misuse
Failure to adhere to these Terms and Conditions may result in the temporary suspension or permanent termination of the user’s access to the website.
4. Privacy Policy Summary
We utilize Google Analytics for the collection of non-personally identifiable information such as page views and time spent on the website. Additionally, we offer an optional email list subscription wherein users may willingly provide their first name and email address. For a comprehensive explanation of our data collection, usage, and sharing practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Detailed Explanation of Affiliate Links
OodleLife partners with various companies, notably Amazon.com and Chewy.com, and may earn commissions through affiliate links strategically positioned within its content.
Assurance That Compensation Does Not Influence Objectivity
Any form of compensation received from affiliate links does not compromise the integrity or objectivity of reviews and recommendations presented on OodleLife.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
Explanation of Ownership Rights
OodleLife owns the copyright to all proprietary content found on this website. Additionally, the name “OodleLife” is a pending trademark.
Specification of Consequences for Unauthorized Use
Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or manipulation of copyrighted material will subject the violator to legal repercussions.
7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Content Provided “As Is”
All content and services provided by OodleLife are offered “as is,” without any warranties either express or implied.
Disclaimer of Liability for Inaccuracies or Errors
OodleLife shall not be held accountable for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions contained within its content.
8. User-Generated Content
Rules and Guidelines for Posting Content
Users are solely responsible for the content they contribute and must ensure that it complies with applicable laws and regulations.
Explanation of OodleLife’s Rights Over User-Generated Content
OodleLife reserves the right to use, reproduce, distribute, and display user-generated content for promotional or other purposes.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America. All disputes arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be resolved in the jurisdiction of the United States.
10. Changes to Terms and Conditions
OodleLife reserves the right to alter or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued usage of the website indicates your agreement to be bound by any such changes.
11. Use of the Website
Grant of License for Personal, Non-Commercial Use
We extend a circumscribed, non-exclusive, revocable, and non-transferable license to you for accessing and utilizing the contents of this website strictly for personal, non-commercial objectives.
Code of Conduct for Website Usage
As a user, you are obligated to engage with this website in a manner that is lawful, ethical, and respectful. Specifically, you are expressly prohibited from:
- Utilizing this website for any unlawful, detrimental, malicious, or fraudulent activities.
- Employing this website to harass, malign, threaten, or infringe upon the rights of any individual or organization.
- Deploying this website to disseminate any form of viruses, malware, or disruptive software.
- Compromising the integrity, operation, or security of this website or any third-party services.
- Extracting, crawling, scraping, or data-mining any content from this website for unauthorized uses.
- Manipulating, deconstructing, reverse engineering, or altering any portion of this website or its associated content.
- Generating works that are derivative in nature, based on the content or structure of this website.
- Impersonating any individual or entity, or fabricating affiliations that are false or misleading.
- Transgressing any laws, regulations, or rules that are applicable.
Monitoring and Termination Rights
We retain the full authority to monitor the usage patterns on this website and, at our discretion, may terminate or suspend your access should we find that you have contravened any of the terms delineated herein or any other posted policies.
12. Contact Information and Violation Reporting
For any queries, concerns, or reports regarding violations of these Terms and Conditions, please refer to our Contact Us page for the appropriate channels of communication.