Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Dog Breeder Licensing Center at www.dogbreederlicensing.org (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 13 years old.

Informational Purpose Only

All content on this Site is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dog breeder licensing laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. You should always verify information with official government sources and consult a qualified attorney before making any legal or business decisions.

Public Records and USDA Data

Breeder licensing records, USDA inspection reports, and related regulatory data displayed on this Site are public record documents obtained from federal and state government sources, including the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or currency of such records. Public records may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information as published by the originating agency. We reproduce this information as provided and are not responsible for inaccuracies in the underlying source data.

This Site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the USDA, APHIS, or any other government agency. The display of a USDA licensee or inspection report on this Site does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or verification of that individual or business. Official records should always be verified directly with the relevant government agency.

No Warranty

THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. DOG BREEDER LICENSING CENTER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. DOG BREEDER LICENSING CENTER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF ANY INFORMATION ON THE SITE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DOG BREEDER LICENSING CENTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR RELIANCE ON THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES ARISING FROM DECISIONS MADE BASED ON INFORMATION FOUND ON THE SITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IF YOU RESIDE IN SUCH A STATE, SOME OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOUR RIGHTS MAY VARY BY STATE.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dog Breeder Licensing Center, its owners, operators, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Site; (b) any violation of these Terms; (c) any action taken or decision made by you based on information obtained from the Site; or (d) your violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use any automated tool, bot, scraper, or crawler to access, copy, or index any portion of the Site without our express written permission.
• Use the Site or its content for any unlawful purpose.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure.
• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute Site content for commercial purposes without permission.

Intellectual Property

The content, design, and code of this Site are owned by Dog Breeder Licensing Center. Government-sourced information (such as state statutes, regulations, and USDA public records) is in the public domain. Our original writing, summaries, analysis, and organization of that content are protected by copyright.

You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Any other use requires our prior written permission.

External Links

The Site may link to official government websites and other third-party sources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of any external sites. A link to a third-party website does not imply endorsement.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Please read this section carefully. It affects your legal rights.

Informal Resolution First

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days. Most concerns can be resolved quickly through informal communication.

Binding Arbitration

If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules (or, if applicable, its Consumer Arbitration Rules), rather than in court. The arbitration will be conducted in Michigan, or at your election, by telephone or videoconference.

You and Dog Breeder Licensing Center each waive the right to a jury trial and the right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights.

This arbitration agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.) and evidences a transaction in interstate commerce. The FAA governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration provision, notwithstanding any choice of law provision in these Terms.

If any part of this arbitration agreement is found unenforceable, the remainder will continue in full force and effect.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. To the extent any dispute is not subject to arbitration under the section above, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Michigan.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Dog Breeder Licensing Center regarding your use of the Site. These Terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to your use of the Site.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the date of the most recent update.

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.