Terms of Use

Welcome to Vetranks.com, a directory of business listings for veterinarians, pet hospitals, and related entities, and an online retailer of pet products such as pet food and pet toys (the “Website”).

By accessing or using Vetranks.com, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (the “Terms of Use”). If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, do not use the Website.

  1. Use of Website Information. The information contained on Vetranks.com is for general informational purposes only. Vetranks.com does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information contained on the Website and assumes no liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the Website. You understand and agree that you use Vetranks.com and the information contained on the Website at your own risk.
  2. Links and Framing. Vetranks.com may provide links to third-party websites, including, but not limited to, those of non-profit organizations and other pet-related entities. By accessing these links, you acknowledge that Vetranks.com is not responsible for the contents of those pages, nor is it endorsing the products or content presented within them. Your use of any linked websites is subject to the terms and conditions of those websites, and Vetranks.com is not responsible for any disputes or issues arising from your use of such linked websites.
  3. Sales of Pet Products. Vetranks.com sells pet products such as pet food and pet toys to consumers. All sales of pet products are governed by the terms and conditions set forth in the Vetranks.com Sales Agreement. By placing an order for pet products on Vetranks.com, you agree to be bound by the terms of the Sales Agreement.
  4. Collection of Donations. Vetranks.com may enable the collection of donations for qualifying non-profit 501c3 organizations through a third party. All donations collected through the Website are handled by the third party entirely and Vetranks.com cannot support nor can it be held liable for the validity of the third-party donation functionality or any donor requests for tax-related documentation.
  5. Third Party Software. Vetranks.com may utilize third-party software and services in order to provide the services offered on the website. By using Vetranks.com, you may be required to agree to the terms and conditions of such third-party software and services. Vetranks.com is not responsible for the performance or reliability of any third-party software or services, and any disputes or issues arising from their use should be directed to the relevant third-party provider.
  6. Consideration. You acknowledge that the use of Vetranks.com and the information provided on it is supported by reasonable and valuable consideration, including, but not limited to, the ability to access the directory of business listings for veterinarians, pet hospitals, and related entities, the ability to purchase pet products, and the ability to donate to qualifying non-profit organizations through a third party. By accessing and using Vetranks.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
  7. Indemnification. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vetranks.com and its owners, agents, affiliates, and employees from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising from your use of Vetranks.com or your violation of these Terms of Use.
  8. Collection and Use of Personal Information. Vetranks.com may collect and use personal information, including but not limited to name, address, phone number, email address, and other personally identifiable information (collectively “PII”). Vetranks.com may use PII for marketing purposes, sell PII to third parties, or use PII for any commercially reasonable purposes. By using Vetranks.com, you consent to the collection and use of your PII in accordance with these Terms of Use.
  9. User Accounts, Passwords, and Security. If you choose to create an account with Vetranks.com, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and to maintain the security of your account information, including your password. You are responsible for keeping your account information confidential and for any and all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify Vetranks.com of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. Vetranks.com reserves the right to change, remove, terminate, and refuse services to any user whose information is believed to be fraudulent or inaccurate, and Vetranks.com is not responsible for any losses arising from the unauthorized use of your account.
  10. User License Grant. By submitting any material to the Site, including but not limited to user-generated content, reviews, and ratings, you grant to Vetranks and its affiliates a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, copy, modify, create derivative works based upon, distribute, publicly display, and otherwise exploit in any manner such materials in all forms, media, and technology now known or hereafter devised, without compensation to you or any other person or entity. You represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant the foregoing license and that such materials will not infringe or violate any third party’s patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral rights, or proprietary or other proprietary rights, or rights of publicity or privacy, or result in the violation of any applicable law or regulation.
  11. Restriction on Use by Minors. The use of the Vetranks.com Services is not intended for Minors. By using the Services, you represent that you are over the age of 18 and are capable of entering into a binding agreement. If you are under the age of 18, you may only use the Services under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or educational supervisor who agrees to be bound by these Terms of Use. The consent of a parent, guardian, or educational supervisor shall be required before a Minor can use the Services. Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. Section 230 et seq, Vetranks.com will not be held liable for any materials posted by minors.
  12. Intellectual Property. Vetranks.com and all its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, and software, are the exclusive property of Vetranks.com and are protected by intellectual property laws. You agree not to reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any of the content of Vetranks.com without the express written consent of the Website.
  13. Proprietary Rights. You acknowledge and agree that the content and materials available on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, buttons, images, software, audio, video, and other data (collectively, the “Content”), are protected by proprietary rights and laws, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and other proprietary rights of VetRanks or third parties. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, and non-transferable license to use the Website and access the Content for personal, non-commercial use only. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by VetRanks or third parties. You may not use the Website or the Content for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, or in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or the Content. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from the Website or the Content without the express written consent of VetRanks. Unauthorized use may result in termination of the license granted by these Terms of Use, and may result in criminal or civil penalties. VetRanks and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Website and Content, and all proprietary rights therein.
  14. Review and Removal of Material. Vetranks.com reserves the right to review, edit, or remove any content posted by users on the website that is believed to be in violation of these Terms of Use, applicable law, or otherwise offensive or inappropriate. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide Vetranks.com’s designated copyright agent with a written notice that includes the following information:
    1. An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest;
    2. A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed;
    3. A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the website;
    4. Your address, telephone number, and email address;
    5. A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
    6. A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.
    7. Vetranks.com’s designated copyright agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement on the website can be reached at [email protected]. Vetranks.com complies with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (the “DMCA”) and will respond to all notices of alleged copyright infringement.
  15. Limitation of Liability. In no event shall Vetranks.com, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, or any other party involved in creating, producing, or delivering Vetranks.com’s services, be liable for any damages, including without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of the use of or inability to use Vetranks.com, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof. This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if Vetranks.com has been advised of the possibility of such damage. In jurisdictions where the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages is not allowed, Vetranks.com’s liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
  16. Binding Arbitration. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms of Use or your use of Vetranks.com, including without limitation, any questions regarding the existence, validity, or termination of these Terms of Use, shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s rules for arbitration of consumer-related disputes. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single neutral arbitrator and shall take place in the State of Illinois. The arbitrator shall be appointed by the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis and shall not be consolidated with any other arbitration proceeding. The arbitrator shall have the authority to award any remedies available under applicable law, but such remedies shall be limited to actual damages and shall not include any punitive, exemplary, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, or any attorneys’ fees or costs unless allowed by applicable law. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final, binding and enforceable by the parties.
  17. Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury and Class Actions. By accepting these Terms of Use, you are each waiving the right to a trial by jury or to participate in any class action or representative proceeding. You agree to give up your right to go to court to assert or defend your rights under this contract, except for matters that may be taken to small claims court.
  18. Severability. If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.
  19. Enforceability. These Terms of Use are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. You may not assign these Terms of Use or transfer any rights to use Vetranks.com without the prior written consent of Vetranks.com.
  20. Entire Agreement. These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and Vetranks.com and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether written or oral, between the parties.
  21. No Waiver. The failure of Vetranks.com to enforce any right or provision in these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by us in writing.
  22. Changes to Terms of Use. Vetranks.com reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time and without prior notice. Your continued use of Vetranks.com after any changes to these Terms of Use constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.
  23. Governing law. These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of Vetranks.com shall be resolved in the courts located in the State of Illinois.
  24. Contact Information. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact Vetranks.com at [email protected].

 

By accessing or using Vetranks.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and Vetranks.com and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether written or oral, between the parties.