Terms of Service

Updated Date: December 18, 2024

Definitions

  • “Your Pets at Home”: Refers to the domain https://yourpetsathome.com.
  • “User”: Any individual who accesses or uses the website.
  • “Content”: Includes text, images, videos, and other media posted on the website.
  • “Author”: Any user who creates and posts content on the website.
  • “Website”: Refers to https://yourpetsathome.com.
  • “Services”: Refers to the features and functionalities provided by the website.
  • “Account”: Refers to the user account created to access certain features of the website.

Introduction

Welcome to Your Pets at Home. By accessing and using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service.

User Responsibilities

  • You agree to use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
  • You must not engage in any behavior that could harm our community, such as spamming or posting offensive content.
  • You must not engage in illegal activities or violate any laws while using the website.

Intellectual Property

  • Ownership of Text: The text of each post is the copyright of the individual author specified. Authors retain all rights to their written content.
  • User-Generated Content: Users retain ownership of the content they post but grant Your Pets at Home a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute their content on the website.
  • Third-Party Media: We use stock images, user-owned images, and other media sourced from the web with appropriate attribution. If you believe any content infringes on your intellectual property rights, please contact us.

Disclaimers

  • General Information: This site provides general information and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If your pet shows signs of distress or aggression, consult a veterinarian or professional trainer immediately.
  • Accuracy of Information: We strive to provide accurate information but are not liable for any errors or omissions.
  • External Links: We are not responsible for the content of external sites linked from our website.
  • Affiliate Links: Some links are affiliate links, earning us a commission at no extra cost to you.
  • Liability Waiver: Use of this site waives liability claims related to your pet’s behavior or health to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Limitation of Liability

Your Pets at Home is not liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or injuries arising from the use of this website or its content. We are not responsible for user-generated content.

Privacy Policy

We collect and use user data as described in our Privacy Policy, which complies with relevant data protection laws.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Georgia. Additionally, the parties agree to comply with the relevant laws and regulations of the United States where applicable.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

User-Generated Content

  • Content Ownership: Users retain ownership of the content they post but grant Your Pets at Home a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute their content on the website.
  • Content Guidelines: Authors must ensure their content is original, well-researched, and complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Users must ensure their content does not violate any laws or third-party rights. We reserve the right to remove any content that we deem inappropriate or in violation of these terms.

Media Attribution

  • Stock Images: We use stock images from various sources. Proper attribution is provided where required.
  • User-Owned Images: Users who submit images grant us permission to use them on the website with appropriate credit.
  • Third-Party Media: We may use media from other sources with proper attribution. If you believe any content infringes on your intellectual property rights, please contact us.

Revenue Sharing Model

  • Amazon Affiliate Links: Authors retain 100% of the revenue generated from their personal Amazon affiliate links. Amazon pays authors directly for any earnings from these links.
  • Ezoic Revenue Sharing: Our website utilizes Ezoic’s platform for ad optimization and revenue generation. Ezoic retains 10% of the total ad revenue generated from our site.
    • Site-Retained Revenue: The remaining 90% of the total ad revenue is retained by our site. This amount constitutes 100% of the site-retained revenue.
    • Author Revenue Sharing: Authors will receive 60% of the site-retained revenue generated from their individual content.
    • Site Administrators’ Share: The remaining 40% of the site-retained revenue generated from an author’s posts will be allocated to the site administrators by private agreement.
    • Invalid Activity: Revenue generated from invalid activities, such as fraudulent clicks or impressions, will not be included in the payout. Ezoic uses advanced monitoring tools to detect and manage invalid traffic. In cases of suspected invalid activity, Ezoic and our website reserve the right to withhold payments. Sites with significant invalid traffic may be removed from the platform until corrective actions are taken and verified.
    • Payment Schedule and Conditions: Payments will be made on a monthly basis, provided the minimum payout threshold of $50 is met. Contributors will receive their share of the revenue based on the agreed-upon percentage and the performance of their content.
    • Ezoic Terms of Service: Users participating in ad-revenue sharing are bound by Ezoic’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.