THE AGREEMENT: The utilization of the website and its services, offered by Happy Dog (hereinafter termed as the “Website”), is contingent upon adherence to the ensuing Terms & Conditions. All components, inclusive of sub-sections, are explicitly encompassed by reference herein. This Agreement dictates the utilization of every page hosted on the website (hereinafter denoted as the “Website” collectively) and any services dispensed through or on the website (“Services”).
DEFINITIONS
The term “Agreement” encompasses these Terms and Conditions, the Privacy Policy, and any additional documents furnished to you by the website.
“We,” “us,” and “our” are references to THEDOGHAPPY.COM.
When we mention “User,” “You,” or “your,” we are addressing the individual who accesses the website to utilize any of our services. The term “User” extends to encompass entities such as companies, partnerships, sole traders, individuals, corporations, or associations utilizing the services offered by this website.
The term “Website” encompasses THEDOGHAPPY.COM and any future iterations of the website established by the Company or any affiliated entities.
Parties: In the scope of this Agreement, which includes both the website and its users, the collective term for both parties (We and You) shall be referred to as Parties.
ASSENT & ACCEPTANCE
KINDLY REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY: “PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO THOROUGHLY REVIEW THESE TERMS OF USE, OUR PRIVACY POLICY, AND ANY RELEVANT ADDITIONAL TERMS (TOGETHER REFERRED TO AS THE “TERMS”). THEY ENCOMPASS VITAL PROVISIONS THAT DIRECTLY INFLUENCE YOUR RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AVAILABLE REMEDIES CONCERNING YOUR UTILIZATION OF THE SERVICES AND CONTENT. THESE PROVISIONS, FOR INSTANCE, ENCOMPASS:”
- YOUR RESPONSIBILITY ENTAILS ADHERING TO ALL PERTINENT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
- OUR LIABILITY TO YOU IS RESTRICTED AS PER THE TERMS OUTLINED.
- IT IS MANDATORY FOR YOU TO ASSERT CLAIMS OR PURSUE RELIEF AGAINST US, ENCOMPASSING MONETARY, INJUNCTIVE, AND DECLARATORY RELIEF, SOLELY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS INSTEAD OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY FORM OF CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING.
ACCESSING AND UTILIZING THE SERVICES PROVIDED ARE CONTINGENT UPON YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ADHERENCE TO ALL RELEVANT TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT CONSENT TO THESE TERMS OR OUR PRIVACY POLICY, KINDLY DISCONTINUE YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES PROMPTLY. WE RETAIN THE PREROGATIVE TO MODIFY THESE TERMS AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT (REFER TO “CHANGES TO THESE TERMS” BELOW.) YOUR CONTINUED ACCESS, BROWSING, AND/OR UTILIZATION OF THE SERVICES SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF ANY UPDATES TO THESE TERMS IMPLIES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE REVISED TERMS. THESE TERMS, ALONG WITH OUR PRIVACY POLICY, ESTABLISH A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND HAPPY DOG.
ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
From time to time, the website may contain unintentional typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions concerning user descriptions, pricing, availability, promotions, and offers. We retain the unilateral right to alter or amend these Terms and conditions at our discretion, without prior notice. It is not obligatory for us to update, revise, or elucidate information on the website, including pricing details, except as necessitated by law. The absence of a specified update or refresh date on the website should not be construed to imply that all information has been revised or updated. We advise you to review the relevant Terms each time you visit our site to ensure your understanding of applicable policies. Your continued use of the site following the posting of any revised Terms and conditions signifies your acknowledgment and acceptance of the modifications.
USER CONTENT
Content Responsibility.
The platform enables you to distribute content, share comments, provide feedback, and more, with the understanding that you bear full responsibility for the content you share. By using the platform, you affirm that you possess the necessary permissions to utilize the content in question.
When contributing content to the website, kindly refrain from sharing materials that:
- Contain disrespectful, vulgar, or offensive language, including but not limited to racist, hateful, or inflammatory remarks, as well as any pornographic or tasteless imagery.
- Spread false, defamatory, threatening, or misleading information, or engage in exaggerated or unsubstantiated claims that could harm others or mislead the community.
- Infringe upon the privacy rights of any individual or group, or are otherwise excessively harmful or offensive.
- Discriminate against individuals based on race, religion, nationality, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable laws.
- Encourage or facilitate the violation of any local, national, or international laws, regulations, or ordinances.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, passwords, or systems, or distribute harmful files such as viruses or malware.
- Engage in harassment, including sending repetitive messages to other users or making derogatory comments about individuals, or spamming the platform with identical content under different aliases.
- Any content submissions found to include the aforementioned criteria, among others, will be declined. Repeated violations may result in the termination of user access to the website without prior notice.
ACCEPTABLE USE
You undertake not to utilize the Website or Services for any illicit activities or any activities explicitly prohibited under this provision. Moreover, you commit not to exploit the Website or Services in any manner that could impair the functionality of the Website, Services, or the overall operations of thedoghappy.com.
- Additionally, you pledge not to employ the Website or Services:
- For the purpose of harassing, intimidating, or making threats against others, or otherwise infringing upon any individual’s legal rights.
- To infringe upon any of our intellectual property rights or those of any third party.
- For uploading or disseminating any computer viruses or other software that might cause harm to another party’s assets.
- To perpetrate any form of fraudulent activity.
- To participate in or establish any illicit gambling, sweepstakes, or pyramid schemes.
- For the dissemination or publication of any material that is obscene or defamatory.
- For the dissemination or publication of any material that promotes violence, hatred, or discrimination against any particular group.
- For the unlawful collection of information regarding others.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
You acknowledge and consent that all Services offered by Happy Dog and the Website itself constitute the exclusive property of Happy Dog, encompassing all copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and any other forms of intellectual property (“Our IP”). Furthermore, you acknowledge our sole ownership of all rights, title, and interests pertaining to Our IP, and you agree not to employ Our IP for any illegal or infringing purposes. You explicitly undertake not to replicate or disseminate Our IP in any manner, whether electronically or through the registration of new trademarks, trade names, service marks, or Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), without obtaining express written authorization from us.
INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent allowable by law, you hereby undertake to indemnify, safeguard, and absolve Happy Dog along with its affiliates and associated entities, whether direct or indirect, present, past, or prospective, as well as their current, past, or future officers, directors, staff, agents, successors, assigns, and relevant third parties (each individually referred to as an “Indemnified Party“), against any and all claims, legal actions, debts, damages, setbacks, expenses, costs, responsibilities, and outlays (including reasonable legal fees) pertaining to or arising from any claims by a third party that (a) stem from your utilization or incapability to utilize the Services, (b) relate to any user-generated content provided by you, (c) constitute a breach of any provisions within this Agreement or infringe upon any rights of a third party, or (d) contravene any applicable laws, statutes, or regulations, excluding instances caused by Happy Dog’s unlawful or negligent acts or omissions. Happy Dog reserves the prerogative, at its own expense, to assume exclusive control over the defense and resolution of any such matter for which you are obligated to indemnify, whereupon you agree to fully collaborate with Happy Dog in asserting any available defenses. An Indemnified Party retains the right to participate in the defense through legal representation of its own choosing, at its own expense. You shall not reach any settlement that negatively impacts an Indemnified Party or imposes obligations or liabilities on an Indemnified Party without the prior written consent of said Indemnified Party.
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
You acknowledge and accept that (A) we make no assurances regarding the accuracy, completeness, validity, or timeliness of any information presented by us or third parties, and (B) we disclaim responsibility for any materials posted by us or third parties. It is your responsibility to exercise judgment, caution, and common sense when assessing any potential methods or offers and any information provided by us or third parties.
Additionally, we disclaim liability for any direct, indirect, consequential, or other types of loss or damage incurred by a user of the thedoghappy.com Website, including but not limited to loss of data or information, or any financial or physical loss or damage.
Under no circumstances shall Happy Dog, its Owner, directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be held liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation loss of profits, revenue, usage, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your use or inability to use the service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the service; (iii) any content obtained from the service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, regardless of whether such claims are based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, and regardless of whether we have been advised of the possibility of such damages, even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.
MODIFICATION & VARIATION
At our discretion and without prior notice to you, this Agreement may be subject to periodic modifications. By using our services, you acknowledge our authority to amend or alter any aspect of this Agreement. Furthermore, you acknowledge that all amendments take effect immediately upon their posting on the website, superseding any previous versions of the Agreement unless expressly stated otherwise.
NO WARRANTIES
Your utilization of the Website and Services is acknowledged by you as your exclusive and individual risk, and any Services rendered by us are presented on an “As Is” premise. We explicitly renounce any explicit or implicit warranties, encompassing but not confined to the implicit warranty of suitability for a certain purpose and the implicit warranty of marketability. No assurances are given regarding whether the Website or Services will satisfy your requirements or remain uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. Additionally, we do not warrant the reliability or precision of any information found on the website or procured through the Services. It is agreed upon that any harm that may arise to you from your computer system or due to the loss of your data stemming from your use of the Website or Services is solely your responsibility, and we hold no liability for such damages or losses.
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
We absolve ourselves of responsibility for any harm you may experience as a result of utilizing the Website or Services, within the boundaries allowed by law. This provision encompasses various potential claims you might make, such as lost earnings, punitive damages, negligence, strict liability, fraud, or any form of tort.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms and conditions is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms and conditions, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.
CONTACTING US
If you would like to contact us to understand more about terms or wish to contact us concerning any matter, you may do so via the contact us or email us.