Linking Paws Terms and Conditions
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Definitions
- Content: all of the information, services, software and written or visual content displayed on, transmitted through, or used in connection with our Services capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of the Website, including without limitation documents, text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data, advertising, directories, guides, articles, opinions, reviews, photographs, illustrations, html, source and object code, any other form of information, and all other matters related to the Website, including without limitation, the selection and arrangement of the aforementioned and the “look and feel” of the Website.
- Feedback: suggestions, proposals, comments, plans, creative ideas, questions, and all sort of information and other feedback.
- Material(s): Content, Ads, Digital Products, literary and artistic property, trademarks, service marks, trade names, protected designations, designs, logos, models, layout, button icons, names, rights for use of an image or other third party personality attributes and anything else that could be considered intellectual property.
- Service(s): online and mobile services.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Mobile Devices Terms and all policies posted on our Website.
- User(s): any person, firm or company accessing or using the Website for any purpose, or uploading Materials to the Website, including, without limitation, advertisers, sponsors, and Third-Party Digital Product Providers.
- Website(s): all websites, together with any related sub-sites, mobile and software applications, Services, features and/or Materials associated therewith, owned, operated, controlled by “Cosmodoggyland” and its parent, subsidiary, affiliated, associated or contracting entities or companies.
This Website is operated by Cosmodoggyland. Cosmodoggyland offers this Website, to the Users, conditioned upon their acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated in these Terms and Conditions.
By visiting and accessing Cosmodoggyland’s Website and/or subscribing or purchasing any Services from Cosmodoggyland, Users engage in Cosmodoggyland’s Service and agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions, including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink, and agree that they are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. These Terms and Conditions apply to all Users of the Website, including without limitation Users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before accessing or using the Website. By accessing or using any part of the Website, Users agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If they do not agree to all the Terms and Conditions of this agreement, then Users are prohibited from using or accessing this Website and any Services. If these Terms and Conditions are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms and Conditions. The Materials contained in this Website are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.
Any new features or tools that are added to the Website shall also be subject to the Terms and Conditions. Cosmodoggyland can review the most current version of the Terms and Conditions at any time on this page. Cosmodoggyland reserves the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms and Conditions by posting updates and/or changes to the Website. It is the User’s responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. User’s continued use of or access to the Website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Cosmodoggyland and Users agree that this agreement does not form the basis of any partnership or co-venture.
SECTION 1 – GENERAL CONDITIONS
By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, Users represent that they are at least the age of majority in their state or province of residence, or that they are the age of majority in their state or province of residence and they have given Cosmodoggyland their consent to allow any of their minor dependents to use the Website.
Users must not transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature.
A breach or violation of any of the Terms and Conditions will result in an immediate termination of a User’s Services.
Cosmodoggyland reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
Users understand that their Content may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.
Users agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the Website through which the Service is provided, without express written permission by Cosmodoggyland.
The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms and Conditions.
SECTION 2 – ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION
Cosmodoggyland is not responsible if information made available on the Website is not accurate, complete or current. The Material on the Website is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the Material on the Website is at the User’s own risk.
The Website may contain certain historical information. Historical information, necessarily, is not current and is provided for the User’s reference only. Cosmodoggyland reserves the right to modify the Contents of the Website at any time, but has no obligation to update any information on the Website. Users agree that it is their responsibility to monitor changes to the Website.
SECTION 3 – MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE
Cosmodoggyland reserves the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or Content thereof) without notice at any time.
Cosmodoggyland shall not be liable to any User or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
SECTION 4 – OPTIONAL TOOLS
Cosmodoggyland may provide Users with access to third-party tools over which Cosmodoggyland neither monitors, nor has any control nor input.
Users acknowledge and agree that Cosmodoggyland provides access to such tools ”as is” and “as available” without any warranties, representations or conditions of any kind and without any endorsement. Cosmodoggyland shall have no liability whatsoever arising from or relating to a User’s use of optional third-party tools.
Any use by a User of optional tools offered through the Website is entirely at their own risk and discretion and Users should ensure that they are familiar with and approve of the terms on which tools are provided by the relevant third-party provider(s).
Cosmodoggyland may also, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the Website (including, the release of new tools and resources). Such new features and/or services shall also be subject to these Terms and Conditions.
SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Certain Content, products and Services available via the Website may include materials from third parties.
Third-party links on the Website may direct Users to third-party websites that are not affiliated with Cosmodoggyland. Cosmodoggyland is not responsible for examining or evaluating the Content or accuracy and Cosmodoggyland does not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third-parties. The inclusion of any link does not imply Cosmodoggyland’s endorsement of the site.
Cosmodoggyland is not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Users should review carefully the third party’s policies and practices and make sure they understand them before they engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third party.
Please be aware that if a User accesses a third-party website through Cosmodoggyland.com, they do not operate the same privacy policy. We recommend that Users read any privacy policy statement on other websites before disclosing any personal information.
SECTION 6 – USER FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS
If, at Cosmodoggyland’s request, Users send certain Content (for example directory listings) or without a request from Cosmodoggyland, they send Feedback, whether online, by email or by postal mail, Users agree that Cosmodoggyland may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate and otherwise use in any medium any Content or Feedback that Users forward to Cosmodoggyland. Cosmodoggyland is and shall be under no obligation (1) to maintain any Content or Feedback in confidence; (2) to pay compensation for any Content or Feedback; or (3) to respond to any Feedback.
Cosmodoggyland may, but has no obligation to, monitor, edit or remove Content that Cosmodoggyland determines, in its sole discretion, are unlawful, offensive, threatening, libellous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable or violates any party’s intellectual property or these Terms and Conditions.
Users agree that their Content and Feedback will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality or other personal or proprietary right. Users further agree that their Content or Feedback will not contain libellous or otherwise unlawful, abusive or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the Service or Website. Users may not use a false e-mail address, pretend to be someone other than themselves, or otherwise mislead Cosmodoggyland or third-parties as to the origin of any Content or Feedback. Users are solely responsible for any Content or Feedback they provide and their accuracy. Cosmodoggyland takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any Content or Feedback posted by Users or any third party.
SECTION 7 – PERSONAL INFORMATION
A User’s submission of personal information through the website is governed by Cosmodoggyland’s Privacy Policy. Cosmodoggyland makes every effort to protect Users’ privacy. Please refer to Cosmodoggyland’s separate Privacy Policy for more details.
SECTION 8 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS
Occasionally there may be information on the Website or in the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions. Cosmodoggyland reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice.
Cosmodoggyland undertakes no obligation to update, amend or clarify information in the Service or on any related website, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied in the Service or on any related website, should be taken to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.
SECTION 9 – PROHIBITED USES
In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in the Terms and Conditions, Users are prohibited from using the Website or its Content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate Cosmodoggyland’s intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Service or of any related website, other websites, or the Internet; (h) to collect or track the personal information of others; (i) to spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (j) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (k) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service or any related website, other websites, or the Internet. Cosmodoggyland reserves the right to terminate a User’s use of the Service or any related website for violating any of the prohibited uses.
SECTION 10 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Cosmodoggyland does not guarantee, represent or warrant that a User’s use of the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free.
Cosmodoggyland does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the Materials on the Website or otherwise relating to such Materials or on any sites linked to the Website.
Users agree that, from time to time, Cosmodoggyland may remove the Service for indefinite periods of time or cancel the Service at any time, without notice to the Users.
Users expressly agree that their use of, or inability to use, the Service is at their sole risk. The Service and all products and services delivered to Users through the Service are (except as expressly stated by Cosmodoggyland) provided ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ for a User’s use, without any representation, warranties or conditions of any kind, either explicit or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.
In no case shall Cosmodoggyland, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from a User’s use of any of the Service or any products procured using the Service, or for any other claim related in any way to a User’s use of the Service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any Content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the Service or any Content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Service, even if advised of their possibility. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
SECTION 11 – EMAILS
If a User submits a listing, Cosmodoggyland will contact them using the email address that the User provided, to advise whether it was approved and to provide updates on changes and available offers or promotions. Users are welcome to unsubscribe from these at anytime by using the link provided in the email or emailing Cosmodoggyland at newsletter@cosmodoggyland.com
SECTION 12 – INDEMNIFICATION
Users agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Cosmodoggyland and its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of a User’s breach of these Terms and Conditions or the documents they incorporate by reference, or a User’s violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
SECTION 13 – SEVERABILITY
In the event that any provision of these Terms and Conditions is determined to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms and Conditions, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.
SECTION 14 – TERMINATION
The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.
These Terms and Conditions are effective unless and until terminated by either Cosmodoggyland or a User. Users may terminate these Terms and Conditions at any time by notifying Cosmodoggyland that they no longer wish to use our Services, or when they cease using Cosmodoggyland’s Website.
If in Cosmodoggyland’s sole judgment a User fails, or Cosmodoggyland suspects that a User has failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms and Conditions, Cosmodoggyland also may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and may deny a User access to the Services (or any part thereof).
SECTION 15 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The failure of Cosmodoggyland to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
These Terms and Conditions and any policies or operating rules posted by Cosmodoggyland on the Website or in respect to the Service constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between Cosmodoggyland and the User and govern the User’s use of the Service, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between Cosmodoggyand and the User (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms and Conditions).
Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms and Conditions shall not be construed against the drafting party.
SECTION 16 – GOVERNING LAW
These Terms and Conditions and any separate agreements whereby Cosmodoggyland provides Users Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, and Users irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.
SECTION 17 – CHANGES TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Users can review the most current version of the Terms and Conditions at any time at this page.
Cosmodoggyland reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms and Conditions by posting updates and changes to the Website. It is a User’s responsibility to check the Website periodically for changes. Users’ continued use of or access to the Website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms and Conditions constitutes acceptance of those changes.
SECTION 18 – CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about the Terms and Conditions should be sent to Cosmodoggyland at info@cosmodoggyland.com.
EXTRAS
*Essential Plan – Free Offer Conditions
The offer to add a listing for free is available to those who i) purchased our blog management services, ii) purchased our website or blog design services, and/or iii) were formally invited via email to add their listing to LinkingPaws. Please note that you must be the professional for whom you wish to add a professional listing, and you must be the owner or legal representative of the business or organization that you wish to list. If this isn’t your case, please use our form to “Recommend A Business, Professional Or Organization” found here.
PRIVACY POLICY
This website is operated by Cosmodoggyland. Cosmodoggyland takes your privacy very seriously therefore this policy contains important information about Cosmodoggyland and:
- The personal information Cosmodoggyland collects about Users
- What Cosmodoggyland does with Users’ information, and
- Who Users’ information may be shared with
Information Cosmodoggyland collects
Personal Information Users provide to Cosmodoggyland
To be able to provide Users with the best service possible, Cosmodoggyland will need to gather certain personal information from Users when they contact or interact with Cosmodoggyland.
Cosmodoggyland will only ever collect information that helps Cosmodoggyland provide the Services to Users. Cosmodoggyland will keep Users’ information for as long as is needed and only for the following purposes:
- legitimate business activities
- auditing and regulatory purposes
Cosmodoggyland collects the following personal information that Users provide to Cosmodoggyland:
The information Users give Cosmodoggyland may include their name, address, e-mail address and phone number, business description and business logo image URL.
Some examples of when Cosmododgygland may collect this information include:
Information Users provide when they register to use the Website, subscribe to receive Cosmodoggyland’s correspondence, included by not limited to Cosmodoggyland’s newsletter, submit Feedback, use any of the social media functions on the Website, enter a competition, promotion or survey and when Users report a problem with the Website.
Personal information Users provide about third parties
If a User give Cosmodoggyland personal information about any other person, the User confirms that the other person has appointed the User to act on their behalf and agreed that the User:
- Shall consent on their behalf to the processing of their personal data
- Shall receive any data protection notices on their behalf; and
- Shall consent on their behalf to the transfer of their personal data abroad
Cookies and Similar Technologies
A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto a User’s computer or electronic device when they access the Website. Similar technologies include web beacons, action tags, local shared objects (‘flash cookies’) and single-pixel gifs. Such technologies can be used to track Users’ actions and activities, and to store information about them.
This information helps Cosmodoggyland to build a profile of Users. Some of this information may be aggregated or statistical, which means that Cosmodoggyland will not be able to identify Users individually. Users can set their browser not to accept cookies and the websites below explain how a User can remove cookies from their browser. However, some of the Website features may not function as a result.
For further information on Cosmodoggyland’s use of cookies, please see the Website’s Cookie Policy.
How Cosmodoggyland uses the information it collects
- to carry out its obligations arising from any contracts entered into between Cosmodoggyland and Users and to provide Users with the information, products and services that they request from Cosmodoggyland;
- to provide Users with information about other goods and services Cosmodoggyland offers that are similar to those that they have already purchased or enquired about;
- to provide Users with information about new initiatives, services or products that Cosmodoggyland, in its sole discretion, believes Users may be interested in, based on past behavior or interest;
- to notify Users about changes to the Service;
- to notify Users about when the product or service that Cosmodoggyland provides to Users expires or is due for renewal, so Users can advise whether they would like to continue working with Cosmodoggyland;
- to maintain Cosmodoggyland’s records and other administrative purposes – Cosmodoggyland always strives to provide the most accurate information to its customers and clients;
- to send Users invitations to feature in our newsletter – From time to time, Cosmodoggyland may contact Users to see if they would like to share any offers or promotions in Cosmodoggyland’s newsletter. It’s entirely up to the Users whether they chose to do so;
- to ensure that Content from the Website is presented in the most effective manner for Users and for their computer.
Who Users’ information may be shared with
Cosmodoggyland doesn’t sell Users’ data or share it with anyone for marketing purposes. Cosmodoggyland passes User data securely to carefully selected third parties for operational reasons or when required by law. Cosmodoggyland has no control over the content and practices of these third parties, and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.
Marketing
Cosmodoggyland would like to send Users information related to Cosmodoggyland, which may be of interest to Users. Such information could be sent by mail, email or telephone.
Cosmodoggyland will ask whether Users would like Cosmodoggyland to send them marketing messages on the first occasion that they provide any relevant contact information (i.e signing up to a newsletter, submitting a listing, etc.). If a User does opt in to receive such marketing material from Cosmodoggyland, they can opt out at any time (see ‘What rights do Users have?’ below for further information). If a User have any questions about how to opt out, or if they are receiving messages they do not want, they can contact Cosmodoggyland using the details provided below.
Keeping Users’ information secure
Cosmodoggyland will use technological and organization measures to keep User data secure.
However, while Cosmodoggyland will use all reasonable efforts to secure User’s personal data, in using the Website, Users acknowledge that the use of the Internet is not entirely secure and for this reason Cosmodoggyland cannot guarantee the security and integrity of any personal data that is transferred from a User or to a User via the Internet. If a User has any particular concerns about their information, they can contact Cosmodoggyland using the details below.
What rights do Users have?
Right to refuse to provide their information
Users are free to refuse Cosmodoggyland’s request for their personal information, with the understanding that Cosmodoggyland may be unable to provide them with some of their desired services.
Right to request a copy of their information
Users can request a copy of their information, which Cosmodoggyland holds (this is known as a subject access request). If a User would like a copy of some, or all of it, they can:
- email Cosmodoggyland (using the contact details below)
- let Cosmodoggyland have proof of their identity and address (a copy of their driving license or passport and a recent utility or credit card bill), and
- let Cosmodoggyland know the information they want a copy of, including any account or reference numbers, if they have them
Right to correct any mistakes in their information
Users can request Cosmodoggyland to correct any mistakes in their information which Cosmodoggyland holds free of charge. If they would like to do this, they can:
- contact Cosmodoggyland using the contact details below
- let Cosmodoggyland have enough information to identify them (e.g. account number, user name, registration details), and
- let Cosmodoggyland know the information that is incorrect and what it should be replaced with
Right to ask Cosmodoggyland to stop contacting them
- email Cosmodoggyland (using the contact details below)
- let Cosmodoggyland have proof of their identity and address (a copy of their driving license or passport and a recent utility or credit card bill), and
- let Cosmodoggyland know what method of contact they are not happy with if they are unhappy with certain ways of contacting them only (for example, a User may be happy for Cosmodoggyland to contact them by email but not by telephone).
From time to time Cosmodoggyland may also have other methods to unsubscribe from any other marketing including, for example, unsubscribe buttons or web links. If such are offered, please note there may be some period after selecting to unsubscribe in which marketing may still be received while a User’s request is being processed.
Contacting Cosmodoggyland
If a User has any questions about this policy or the information Cosmodoggyland holds about them, please contact Cosmodoggyland by email to info@cosmodoggyland.com
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file, which is placed onto a User’s computer or electronic device when they access the Website. Similar technologies include web beacons, action tags, local shared objects (‘flash cookies’) and single-pixel gifs. Such technologies can be used to track Users, actions and activities, and to store information about them. Cosmodoggyland uses these cookies.
Types of Cookies
- Cosmodoggyland hosts its website with WordPress. WordPress sets cookies to aid security and assist with the delivery of the Content that Users receive. Users can read more about their cookie policy here: https://automattic.com/cookies/
- Cosmodoggyland sometimes links to third parties. Third parties allow Cosmodoggyland to show Users external content on the Website.
Information Collected
The information Cosmodoggyland obtains from its use of cookies will not usually contain Users’ personal data. While Cosmodoggyland may obtain information about a User’s computer or any other electronic device which they use to access the Website, such as their IP address, their browser and/or other internet log information, this information will not usually identify them personally.
In certain circumstances, Cosmodoggyland may also collect personal information about the User but only where the User voluntarily provides it (e.g. by completing an online form) or where the User purchases a Service from Cosmodoggyland.
Consent For Cookies
Users can choose to accept or decline cookies. Cosmodoggyland provides a tool that will ask their preferences when they visit the Website. Most web browsers automatically accept some cookies, but Users can usually modify their browser settings to decline cookies if they prefer. This may prevent Users from taking full advantage of the Website.
There is a notice on the Website’s homepage, which provides a link to WordPress’ Privacy Policy. If a User uses this website after this notification has been displayed to them, Cosmodoggyland will assume that they consent to Cosmodoggyland’s use of essential cookies for the purposes described in the Website’s Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
Withdrawal of Consent
If a User wants to remove previously set cookies, they can do so by clearing the cookies from their browser.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party applications and services employ their own cookies as a result of the Website using their services. So, when a User subscribes to Cosmodoggyland’s newsletter or watches any of the videos on the Website, for example, they are accepting those cookies.
That doesn’t mean that other third parties aren’t planting cookies on their machine. If a User clicks a link on the Website that takes them to an outside site, that site may employ 3rd party cookies. The Website has no control over another site’s cookie usage.
The Website uses tracking software to monitor its visitors to better understand how they use it. This software is provided by Google Analytics which uses cookies to track visitor usage. For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the official Google Analytics page, visit https://google.com/privacy.html
Cosmodoggyland also uses social media buttons and plugins on the Website that allow Users to connect with their social network in various ways. For these to work, these social media sites will set cookies through the Website, which may be used to enhance their profile on their site or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes outlined in their respective privacy policies.
How do they work?
While social plugins appear on other websites, the information appearing in them comes directly from the social media site, so they’re just an extension of their social media site.