Terms of Service
Last updated: February 2026
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using The Herding Gene website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this service.
2. Description of Service
The Herding Gene provides educational content about canine genetics, including articles, research summaries, and informational resources. This content is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute veterinary advice.
3. Medical Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as veterinary advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified veterinary professionals.
Always seek the advice of your veterinarian with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment for your pet. Never disregard professional veterinary advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of The Herding Gene or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish materials contained on this website without prior written permission.
5. User Conduct
When using this website, you agree not to:
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
- Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
- Transmit any viruses or malicious code
- Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from other users
6. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation of the website or the information, content, or materials included on this website.
8. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall The Herding Gene, its operators, or contributors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of this website.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.
10. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our contact page.