Terms of Service for http://www.verifiedbreedersdirect.com
Effective Date: 1/1/2025
Welcome to http://www.verifiedbreedersdirect.com (“Website”), operated by Verified Breeders Direct LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Website, including its advertising and social community features, you (“you” or “user”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using the Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Website, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using the Website on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Website.
2. Description of Service
VerifiedBreedersDirect.com provides an online platform connecting cat breeders with potential buyers. The Website offers:
* **Public Breeder Advertising:** Breeders can create profiles, advertise available kittens/cats, and communicate with interested parties.
* **Social Community:** Users can interact with each other, share information about cats, and participate in discussions.
We do not endorse or guarantee the health, quality, or temperament of any cats advertised on the Website. We are not a party to any transactions between breeders and buyers.
3. User Accounts (Breeders and General Users)
* **Breeder Accounts:** Breeders must provide accurate and up-to-date information when creating an account. We reserve the right to verify breeder information. Breeders are responsible for the content of their listings and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the sale of animals.
* **General User Accounts:** General users can create accounts to participate in the social community.
* **Account Responsibilities:** You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
* **Account Termination:** We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account for any reason, including violation of these Terms, misrepresentation, or complaints from other users.
4. User Content
* “User Content” means any content you upload, post, or otherwise transmit through the Website, including breeder listings, photos, forum posts, and comments.
* You retain ownership of your User Content.
* By posting User Content, you grant Verified Breeders Direct LLC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content on the Website and in connection with our marketing efforts. We will ask for your consent first before using any content.
* You are responsible for the User Content you post and ensure it does not violate any third-party rights, including copyright or trademark, or any applicable laws or regulations. You represent that you have the right to post any photos or videos you upload.
* You agree not to post content that is defamatory, obscene, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
5. Breeder Responsibilities
Breeders listing cats on the Website agree to:
* Provide accurate and truthful information about the cats they are offering.
* Comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the sale of animals, including health and vaccination requirements.
* Treat potential buyers fairly and professionally.
* Not misrepresent the health, breed, or any other characteristic of the cats they are offering.
6. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
* Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
* Impersonate another user or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
* Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s servers or networks.
* Post or transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
* Harass, intimidate, or threaten other users.
* Engage in any activity that could damage the reputation of Verified Breeders Direct LLC.
7. Intellectual Property
The Website and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by Verified Breeders Direct LLC and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THE HEALTH, QUALITY, OR TEMPERAMENT OF ANY CATS LISTED ON THE WEBSITE.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Verified Breeders Direct LLC WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES ARISING FROM TRANSACTIONS WITH BREEDERS.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Verified Breeders Direct LLC harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Website or your breach of these Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of Alabama, United States.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated Terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: Verifiedbreederdirect.info@gmail.comÂ
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Verified Breeders Direct LLC regarding the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
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