Effective date: May 1, 2026
1. Acceptance
By visiting dougsdoghouse.com or using our tools, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
2. The service
DougsDogHouse provides educational content, calculators, and product reviews about canine nutrition and health. The service is provided free of charge.
3. Not medical advice
Our content is for general information only and does not replace consultation with a licensed veterinarian. See our disclaimer for full details. If your dog shows signs of illness, contact your vet immediately.
4. Intellectual property
All articles, calculators, illustrations, and code on DougsDogHouse are © 2024–2026 DougsDogHouse Media LLC. You may share links and short quotes with attribution. You may not republish full articles, scrape our content, or recreate our calculators without written permission.
5. User conduct
You agree not to: use the site for any illegal purpose, attempt to disrupt our servers, scrape content at high volume, impersonate Dr. Sterling or DougsDogHouse, or submit harmful content through forms.
6. Affiliate links
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7. Limitation of liability
DougsDogHouse is provided "as is." We are not liable for any decision you make based on our content, including feeding decisions, supplement choices, or product purchases. Always confirm with a licensed veterinarian.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend and indemnify DougsDogHouse against claims arising from your misuse of the site, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any third-party right.
9. Changes
We may update these terms. Material changes will be announced on the homepage and in our newsletter at least 14 days before they take effect.
10. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA. Any dispute will be resolved in the state or federal courts of New York County.
11. Contact
Questions? Email legal@dougsdoghouse.com.