These terms govern your use of keepersnook.com ("the Site"), operated by KeepersNook ("we," "us," "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. Pet Care Disclaimer

• Our care guides reflect general best practices based on published research and keeper experience
• Animal care needs vary by species, breed, individual health, environment, and climate
• We do not provide emergency veterinary services or individual animal assessments
• Feeding safety articles indicate general safety status, but individual animals may have allergies, sensitivities, or health conditions that change the risk profile
• Water parameters, tank sizes, and habitat recommendations are guidelines, not guarantees of animal health

You are solely responsible for the care and welfare of your animals. Reliance on any information provided by KeepersNook is at your own risk.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old (or have parental/guardian consent), are capable of forming a legally binding agreement, and will comply with these terms and all applicable laws.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

3. Intellectual Property and Copyright

All original content on KeepersNook, including text, images, graphics, shortcode components, CSS styling, and site branding, is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property law.

You may:

• Read, share links to, and bookmark our content freely
• Print or save individual articles for personal, non-commercial reference
• Quote short excerpts (under 100 words) with proper attribution and a link back to the original article

You may not:

• Republish, copy, or redistribute full articles or substantial portions without written permission
• Use our content, images, or branding for commercial purposes without authorization
• Translate, adapt, or create derivative works from our content without permission
• Present our content as your own on any platform

To request permission for content reuse, contact us.

4. Permitted and Prohibited Uses

Permitted: accessing the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes including reading articles, sharing links, and using our guides for your own animal care decisions.

Prohibited:

• Scraping, crawling, or automated extraction of content beyond standard search engine indexing
• Republishing full articles or substantial portions on any website, app, or platform
• Using our content to train AI models, language models, or machine learning systems without explicit written consent
• Submitting false, misleading, or spam content through contact forms or any interactive feature
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site, server, or associated systems
• Probing, scanning, or testing the vulnerability of the Site or its security measures
• Interfering with or disrupting the Site, including via denial-of-service attacks or malware
• Impersonating KeepersNook, its authors, or any affiliated entity

5. Content Accuracy and Updates

We make every reasonable effort to ensure our care guides are accurate, current, and based on credible sources. However:

• Published veterinary and zoological research evolves, and recommendations may change
• We update articles on a rolling review schedule but cannot guarantee every article reflects the latest research at all times
• Species-specific care requirements may differ from general guidelines based on subspecies, locale, or breeding line
• Product recommendations reflect availability and quality at the time of writing and may become outdated

Every article displays its last-updated date. If you find an error, please report it and we will investigate within 48 hours.

6. AI-Assisted Content

Some articles on KeepersNook use AI-assisted drafting as part of our editorial workflow. All AI-assisted content undergoes human review, fact-checking against primary sources, and editorial revision before publishing. Our Editorial Policy explains the full process.

7. Affiliate Links and Advertising

Some pages contain affiliate links to products we recommend. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

• Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial recommendations or product ratings
• We do not sell products directly and do not operate checkout, pricing, or refund systems
• Product purchases are governed by the terms and policies of the respective retailer (e.g., Amazon)
• Sponsored content, if any, will be clearly labeled as such

See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for convenience and reference. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party site. You access third-party links at your own risk.

9. Disclaimers

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Warranties of fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of uninterrupted, timely, or error-free access
• Warranties that the Site is free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, KeepersNook, its owner, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Any harm to animals, property, or persons resulting from reliance on our content
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in our care guides or product recommendations
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
• Any third-party content, products, or services accessed through our links

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim. If you have not paid us anything, our maximum liability is zero.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless KeepersNook, its owner, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these terms, is harmful to other users, or is otherwise objectionable.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from or related to these terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation first. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to the courts of competent jurisdiction.

14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Editorial Policy, and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and KeepersNook regarding your use of the Site.

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