1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Petnicki (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Petnicki”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“user,” “you,” or “your”) and Petnicki regarding your access to and use of the https://www.petnicki.com/ website (the “Site”) and all related services, tools, calculators, and content.

By accessing, browsing, or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must immediately discontinue use of the Site.

2. Eligibility and Account Responsibility

2.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Site. If you are between 13 and 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms.

2.2 Accurate Information

If you create an account or submit information through our Site, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information as necessary to maintain its accuracy.

2.3 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3. Permitted Use of the Site

3.1 Personal and Non-Commercial Use

The Site is intended primarily for personal, non-commercial use. You may access and use our pet care tools, calculators, name generators, and informational content for your own lawful purposes related to pet care and animal information.

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

Use the Site for any illegal, harmful, or fraudulent purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, server, or network
Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s operation or servers
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Site without permission
Collect or harvest personal information of other users
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code
Circumvent any security features or access restrictions
Use the Site to spam, harass, abuse, or harm others
Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
Create derivative works from our content without authorization
Use our tools or calculators for commercial veterinary practice without proper licensing

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Ownership of Content

All content on Petnicki, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, logos, images, pet care guides, tool interfaces, calculators, design elements, HTML/CSS code, software, and compilation of content (collectively, “Site Content”), is the exclusive property of Petnicki or its licensors and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

4.2 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Petnicki grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Site and Site Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

4.3 Restrictions

You may NOT:

Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or republish Site Content without written permission
Sell, rent, lease, or sublicense any Site Content
Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from Site Content
Publicly display or perform Site Content
Frame or mirror any part of the Site on another website
Use Site Content in any manner that suggests an association or endorsement by Petnicki

4.4 Trademarks

“Petnicki” and all related logos, service marks, and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Petnicki. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Submissions

Petnicki may allow you to submit, post, or share content including pet stories, name suggestions, care tips, comments, feedback, photos, or other materials (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
The content does not violate any third-party rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity)
The content is not defamatory, obscene, offensive, or illegal
The content does not contain viruses or malicious code

5.2 License Grant

By submitting User Content to Petnicki, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, and sublicensable right and license to:

Use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display the User Content
Create derivative works from the User Content
Distribute and publicly perform the User Content across any media
Incorporate the User Content into our Site, marketing materials, or other works

5.3 No Obligation

Petnicki has no obligation to publish, maintain, or return any User Content. We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion without notice.

5.4 Responsibility

You remain solely responsible for your User Content. Petnicki is not liable for any User Content submitted by you or other users.

6. Pet Care Tools and Calculators

6.1 Informational Purposes Only

All tools, calculators, and information provided on Petnicki (including but not limited to Pet Name Generator, Pet Calories Calculator, Pet Food Calculator, Pet Weight Tracker, Pet Symptoms Checker, and Pet Age Calculator) are for informational and educational purposes only.

6.2 Not Veterinary Advice

The information, results, and recommendations provided by our tools DO NOT constitute professional veterinary, medical, or nutritional advice. They should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a qualified veterinarian or animal health professional.

6.3 Use at Your Own Risk

You acknowledge and agree that:

All tool results are general estimates and may not be accurate for your specific pet
Individual pets have unique health needs that require professional assessment
You assume full responsibility for any decisions made based on tool results
You will consult with a licensed veterinarian before making significant changes to your pet’s diet, health routine, or treatment plan

6.4 No Guarantees

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any tool results or content. Use of our tools is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

7.1 “AS IS” Basis

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, TOOLS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

7.2 No Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PETNICKI DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or virus-free
Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
Warranties that defects will be corrected

7.3 Third-Party Content

Any opinions, advice, or information expressed by third parties on our Site do not represent the views of Petnicki. We are not responsible for third-party content.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 No Liability for Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PETNICKI, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Personal injury or property damage
Damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site
Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your data
Damages from any pet health decisions made based on Site content

8.2 Aggregate Liability Cap

IN NO EVENT SHALL PETNICKI’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ACCESS THE SITE IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

8.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability for incidental damages. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations may not apply to you.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Petnicki, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your use or misuse of the Site
Your User Content
Your violation of any third-party rights
Any harm to your pet resulting from reliance on Site content

10. Third-Party Links and Services

10.1 External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Petnicki. These links are provided for your convenience only.

10.2 No Endorsement

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by Petnicki. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.

10.3 Your Risk

You access third-party sites at your own risk and should review their terms and privacy policies. Petnicki is not liable for any harm or damages related to your use of third-party sites.

11. Advertising and Affiliate Relationships

11.1 Advertisements

The Site may display third-party advertisements through services like Google AdSense. Advertisers are solely responsible for their advertisements and the products or services they promote.

11.2 Affiliate Links

Petnicki may participate in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on certain links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This does not influence our editorial content.

11.3 No Endorsement

The presence of advertisements or affiliate links does not constitute an endorsement of any product, service, or advertiser by Petnicki.

12. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

13. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

13.1 Copyright Infringement

Petnicki respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. If you believe that content on our Site infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA notice to our designated agent with:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
Identification of the infringing material and its location
Your contact information
A statement of good faith belief
A statement of accuracy and authorization

13.2 Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was wrongly removed due to a DMCA notice, you may submit a counter-notification.

13.3 Repeat Infringers

Petnicki will terminate accounts of repeat copyright infringers when appropriate.

14. Modifications to the Site

14.1 Right to Modify

Petnicki reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site, including content, features, tools, and calculators, at any time without prior notice or liability.

14.2 No Obligation

We have no obligation to maintain, support, or provide updates to the Site.

15. Changes to These Terms

15.1 Updates

Petnicki may revise these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

15.2 Notice of Changes

We may notify you of material changes through:

Email notification (if we have your email address)
Prominent notice on the Site
Updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this page

15.3 Continued Use

Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Site.

15.4 Responsibility to Review

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.

16. Termination

16.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Site at any time. If you have an account, you may close it by contacting us.

16.2 Termination by Petnicki

Petnicki reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
Extended periods of inactivity
Technical or security reasons

16.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your right to use the Site immediately ceases
Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive will remain in effect
Petnicki is not liable to you or any third party for termination

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

17.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

17.2 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction] for the resolution of any disputes.

17.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally by sending a detailed notice to our contact email.

17.4 Arbitration (Optional)

[If applicable, include arbitration clause here]

17.5 Class Action Waiver

You agree to bring claims against Petnicki only in your individual capacity and not as part of any class or representative action.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Petnicki regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or understandings.

20. No Waiver

Petnicki’s failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Petnicki.

21. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without Petnicki’s prior written consent. Petnicki may assign these Terms at any time without restriction or notification.

22. Force Majeure

Petnicki shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, natural disasters, government actions, or internet service failures.

23. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Website: https://www.petnicki.com/
Contact Page: https://www.petnicki.com/contact/
Email: info@petnicki.com

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 5-7 business days.

24. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.