Terms of Service

TERMS OF USE -- AGREEMENT BETWEEN USER AND PETLINQ

The PETLINQ IQ Website is comprised of various web pages operated by PETLINQ LLC ("PETLINQ"). "PETLINQ IQ Website" shall be defined to include PETLINQIQ.com and all other associated PETLINQIQ.com web pages operated by PETLINQ.

The PETLINQ IQ Website is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. Your use of the PETLINQ IQ Website constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices.

MODIFICATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE

PETLINQ reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which the PETLINQ IQ Website is offered, including but not limited to any charges that may be associated with the use of the PETLINQ IQ Website.

You may not use the PETLINQ IQ Website nor accept the Terms if you are a person barred from accessing and using the PETLINQ IQ Website under the laws of any country in which you are resident or from which you access and use the PETLINQ IQ Website.

PETLINQ reserves the right to disclose aggregated information to the larger public or media or more specific data that you separately and specifically agree that we can share.

MEDICAL ADVICE IS NOT PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE

General information related to medical conditions, treatments, or public or private health issues may be posted to the PETLINQ IQ Website. The information and content contained on the PETLINQ IQ Website is for informational purposes only and is never intended to be a substitute for or relied on for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider concerning your health or any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking such advice because of information or opinions on the PETLINQ IQ Website. We do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, equipment, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Website. Reliance on any information provided by PETLINQ, its employees, others appearing on the PETLINQ IQ Website at the invitation of PETLINQ, or other visitors or contributors to the PETLINQ IQ Website is solely at your own risk.

LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES

The PETLINQ IQ Website may contain links to other Websites ("Linked Sites"). Linked Sites are not under the control of PETLINQ and PETLINQ is not responsible for the contents of any Linked Site. PETLINQ is not responsible for webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any Linked Site. PETLINQ is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by PETLINQ of the site or any association with its operators.

NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE

As a condition of your use of the PETLINQ IQ Website, you warrant to PETLINQ that you will not use the PETLINQ IQ Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices. You may not use the PETLINQ IQ Website in any manner, which could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the PETLINQ IQ Website or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the PETLINQ IQ Website. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the PETLINQ IQ Website.

PASSWORDS AND ACCOUNT SECURITY

You agree and understand that you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of passwords associated with any account you use to access the Services. Accordingly, you agree that you will be solely responsible to PETLINQ for all activities that occur under your account. If you become aware of any unauthorized use of your password or of your account, you agree to notify PETLINQ immediately at marketing@sofie.com.

USE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES

The PETLINQ IQ Website may contain bulletin board services, chat areas, news groups, forums, communities, personal web pages, and/or other message or communication facilities (collectively, "Communication Services") designed to enable you to communicate with the public at large or with a group. You agree to use the Communication Services only to post, send and receive messages and material that are proper and related to the particular Communication Service. By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using a Communication Service, you will not:

  • Advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any business purpose;
  • Conduct or forward surveys, contests, pyramid schemes or chain letters;
  • Download any file posted by another user of a Communication Service that you know, or reasonably should know, cannot be legally distributed in such manner;
  • Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others;
  • Publish, post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or information;
  • Upload files that contain software or other material protected by intellectual property laws (or by rights of privacy of publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents;
  • Upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another's computer;
  • Falsify or delete any author attributions, legal or other proper notices or proprietary designations or labels of the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is uploaded;
  • Harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including names and e-mail addresses, without their consent;
  • Violate any code of conduct or other guidelines which may be applicable for any particular Communication Service;
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

PETLINQ has no obligation to monitor the Communication Services. However, PETLINQ reserves the right to review materials posted to a Communication Service and to remove any materials in its sole discretion.

Always use caution when giving out any personally identifying information about yourself or others in any Communication Service. PETLINQ does not control or endorse the content, messages or information found in any Communication Service and, therefore, PETLINQ specifically disclaims any liability with regard to the Communication Services and any actions resulting from your participation in any Communication Service. PETLINQ Members are not authorized PETLINQ spokespersons, and their views do not necessarily reflect those of PETLINQ.

Materials uploaded to a Communication Service may be subject to posted limitations on usage, reproduction and/or dissemination. You are responsible for adhering to such limitations if you download the materials.

MATERIALS PROVIDED TO PETLINQ OR POSTED TO ANY PETLINQ IQ WEBSITE

PETLINQ does not claim ownership of the materials you provide to PETLINQ (including feedback and suggestions) or post, upload, input or submit to the PETLINQ IQ Website (collectively "Submissions"). However, by posting, uploading, inputting, providing or submitting your Submission you are granting PETLINQ and necessary sublicensees permission to use your Submission in connection with the operation of their businesses including, without limitation, the rights to: copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, edit, translate and reformat your Submission.

No compensation will be paid with respect to the use of your Submission. PETLINQ is under no obligation to post or use any Submission you may provide and may remove any Submission at any time in its sole discretion.

By posting, uploading, inputting, providing or submitting your Submission, you warrant and represent that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to your Submission as described in this section including, without limitation, all the rights necessary for you to provide, post, upload, input or submit the Submissions.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PETLINQ IQ WEBSITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. ADVICE RECEIVED VIA THE PETLINQ IQ WEBSITE SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON FOR PERSONAL, MEDICAL, LEGAL OR FINANCIAL DECISIONS AND YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE TAILORED TO YOUR SITUATION.

PETLINQ AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE PETLINQ IQ WEBSITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. PETLINQ AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PETLINQ AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PETLINQ IQ WEBSITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PETLINQ IQ WEBSITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE PETLINQ IQ WEBSITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE PETLINQ IQ WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF PETLINQ (OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS) HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE PETLINQ IQ WEBSITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE PETLINQ IQ WEBSITE.

SERVICE CONTACT: marketing@sofie.com

INDEMNIFICATION

Upon a request by PETLINQ, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PETLINQ and its employees, officers, and agents from all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including attorney's fees, that arise from your use or misuse of the PETLINQ IQ Website. PETLINQ reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with PETLINQ in asserting any available defenses.

TERMINATION/ACCESS RESTRICTION

PETLINQ reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to edit, refuse to post, or remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, or to terminate your access to the PETLINQ IQ Website and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice. To the maximum extent permitted by law, this agreement is governed by the laws of Virginia, and you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Virginia in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the PETLINQ IQ Website. Use of the PETLINQ IQ Website is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including without limitation this paragraph. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and PETLINQ as a result of this agreement or use of the PETLINQ IQ Website.

PETLINQ's performance of this agreement is subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of PETLINQ's right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the PETLINQ IQ Website or information provided to or gathered by PETLINQ with respect to such use. If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the agreement shall continue in effect. Unless otherwise specified herein, this agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and PETLINQ with respect to the PETLINQ IQ Website and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the user and PETLINQ with respect to the PETLINQ IQ Website. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. It is the express wish of the parties that this agreement and all related documents be drawn up in English and the English language meaning of the Terms will govern your relationship with PETLINQ.

PRIVACY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

For information about PETLINQ data protection practices, please read PETLINQ's privacy policy at www.PETLINQIQ.com/privacy. This policy explains how PETLINQ treats your personal information, and protects your privacy, when you access and use the PETLINQ IQ Website. You agree to the use of your data in accordance with PETLINQ's privacy and membership policies.

PERPETUITY RIGHTS

When these Terms come to an end, all of the legal rights, obligations and liabilities that you and PETLINQ have benefited from, been subject to (or which have accrued over time whilst the Terms have been in force) or which are expressed to continue indefinitely, shall be unaffected by this cessation, and the provisions of this agreement shall continue to apply to such rights, obligations and liabilities indefinitely.

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICES

The entire contents of the PETLINQ IQ Website (including all information, software, text, displays, images and audio) and the design, selection and arrangement thereof, are proprietary to PETLINQ or its licensors and are protected by United States and international laws regarding copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other proprietary rights.

While your account in active, you may copy, download, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce or publish the information or create derivative works from the information for personal use or to educate you, your employees, or your customers/suppliers. All such uses must clearly and prominently identify PETLINQ LLC as the source of the information. Any other uses, including adaptation for use as primary material on all other Websites and electronic retrieval systems, require the explicit written permission of PETLINQ LLC. Neither the title nor any intellectual property rights to any information or material in this Website are transferred to you, but remain with PETLINQ or the applicable owner of such content. Except as expressly authorized by PETINQ in writing, you may not reproduce, sell or exploit for any commercial purposes (a) any part of this Website, (b) access to this Website or (c) use of this Website or of any services or materials available through this Website.

Following termination of your access to the PETLINQ IQ Website, you may not copy, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce or publish the information nor create derivative works any of the material on the PETLINQ IQ Website without the prior written consent of PETLINQ and you agree to destroy any printed copies intended for commercial use.

NOTICES AND PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CLAIMS OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2), notifications of claimed copyright infringement under United States copyright law should be sent to PETLINQ's Designated Service Contact. ALL INQUIRIES NOT SUBMITTED ACCORDING TO THIS PROCEDURE WILL RECEIVE NO RESPONSE.

Notice

You agree that PETLINQ may provide you with notices, including those regarding changes to the Terms, by email, regular mail, or postings on the Services. You agree that if PETLINQ does not exercise or enforce any legal right or remedy which is contained in the Terms (or which PETLINQ has the benefit of under any applicable law), this will not be taken to be a formal waiver of PETLINQ's rights and that those rights or remedies will still be available to PETLINQ.