Effective Date: 15 August 2025
Welcome to BigPawNation (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of https://bigpawnation.com (the “Service”). By using our website, you agree to these Terms in full. If you do not agree, please stop using our Service.
1. Intellectual Property
All content on the Service — including text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and design elements — is the exclusive property of BigPawNation or its licensors, unless otherwise stated. This content is protected under copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws in New Zealand, the United States, and internationally. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our content without prior written consent.
2. Affiliate Disclosure
BigPawNation participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through links on our site. This comes at no extra cost to you.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We only recommend products or services we genuinely believe are useful and relevant for our audience.
For transparency and compliance with U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, you can find our full Affiliate Disclosure here: https://bigpawnation.com/disclaimer-disclosure/.
3. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may link to third-party websites we do not control. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk, and we recommend reading their terms and privacy policies.
4. No Professional Advice
All content on BigPawNation is for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not veterinarians, trainers, or legal professionals. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions about your dog’s health, behavior, or care.
5. User-Generated Content
If you submit content (comments, reviews, images, etc.), you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and display it.
- Warrant that you own the rights to the content and that it does not infringe on others’ rights.
- Accept responsibility for any legal consequences of your content.
We reserve the right to remove content we deem offensive, illegal, or in violation of these Terms.
6. Use Restrictions
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for unlawful purposes.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service.
- Copy, reproduce, or exploit any part of the Service for commercial purposes without permission.
- Interfere with or disrupt the security, performance, or functionality of the Service.
7. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BigPawNation will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your access to or inability to use the Service.
- Any conduct or content of third parties.
- Any content obtained from the Service.
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or content.
You use this Service at your own risk.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
- Any errors will be corrected.
- The Service is free of viruses or harmful components.
- The results of using the Service will meet your expectations.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated Terms on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the new Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:
leon@bigpawnation.com