Terms of Service

By using dogshortlist.com you agree to these terms. They exist to make clear what you can expect from us and what we ask from you.

What This Site Is

The Dog Shortlist publishes buying guides that compare products within a category, based on desk research. Our content is informational: it helps you decide, but the decision and the purchase are always your own.

No Professional Advice

Nothing on this site is veterinary, medical, safety, financial or legal advice. Always read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, warnings and weight or age ratings before using any product, and consult a qualified professional for questions about health, safety or suitability for your specific situation.

Affiliate Links

Links to products on this site are affiliate links. When you buy through them, we may earn a commission from the retailer or brand at no extra cost to you. How this works, and why it does not influence our rankings, is explained in our affiliate disclosure.

Products, Prices and Third-Party Sellers

Products, specifications, availability and prices change constantly on retailer websites; the retailer’s own product page is always leading. We are not the seller, manufacturer or distributor of any product we discuss, we never take possession of products, and your purchase agreement is exclusively with the retailer. Any claim related to a product itself, including defects, warranties, recalls, property damage or personal injury, must be directed to the manufacturer or the seller, not to us.

Intellectual Property

All content on this site (text, layout, graphics) belongs to the site operator unless stated otherwise. You may link to our pages and quote short passages with attribution. Copying full guides for republication is not allowed without written permission.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse this site, for example by attempting to disrupt it, scraping it at scale, or using it for unlawful purposes.

Third-Party Websites

Our guides link to websites we do not control, such as retailers. We are not responsible for their content, pricing, terms or privacy practices.

Disclaimer of Warranties

We work hard on our research, but we cannot guarantee outcomes. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE”, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SITE OPERATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THIS SITE OR ANY PRODUCT PURCHASED FROM A THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE OPERATOR’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS (USD 100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of certain damages, so parts of the sections above may not apply to you. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold the site operator harmless from claims, damages and reasonable expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these terms or your misuse of this site.

Governing Law and Disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of the country in which the site operator is established, without regard to conflict-of-law rules; the operator’s identity and place of establishment are listed on the contact page. Disputes will be brought exclusively before the competent courts of the operator’s place of establishment, except where mandatory consumer law gives you the right to another forum.

Changes

We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top shows when they last changed. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Reach out through our contact page.