Terms And Conditions of Use - Last Updated 07/01/2026

Terms

The Family and Pet Guide maintains this site for information, communication and advertising purposes. This webpage contains the Terms and Conditions of Use governing your access to and use of familyandpetguide.com. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions of Use or you do not meet or comply with their provisions, you may not use the website. Such access and all related hardware, software, and services costs are your sole responsibility and you hereby release the Family and Pet Guide from any liability for any errors, failures or malfunctions of all such hardware, software and/or services.

Before you may obtain services through this website, you must read, agree with, and accept all of the terms and conditions contained on the Family and Pet Guide legal page, which includes by reference those terms and conditions expressly set out below.

​By your use of this site you agree that:

1. You are at least eighteen years old, and

2. You have read, and fully understand and agree to abide by the Family and Pet Guide's legal page, and

3. You intend to form a legally binding contract by utilizing or viewing this site, and

4. You must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with the use of any content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such content.

By accessing this website, you are agreeing to be bound by these website terms and conditions of use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree to be bound by any of these terms and conditions, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. Please do not use or request our services. The materials contained in this website are protected by applicable copyright and trade mark law.

Copyright/Restrictions on Use of Material

The Family and Pet Guide website, the software used with the website, and all content such as computer code, text, graphics, site-images, etc., along with the collection, arrangement, and assembly of such, are the exclusive intellectual property of the Family and Pet Guide, or its affiliates, and is protected by both United States and international intellectual property laws; specifically, copyright, trademark/service mark, trade secret, trade dress, patent, and/or other proprietary rights and laws.

The Family and Pet Guide grants to you only a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable license to use the intellectual property on the website solely for the purposes of viewing the website. Except as expressly provided herein, you may not use, reproduce, modify, transmit, distribute, or publicly display or operate this website without the prior written permission of the Family and Pet Guide. You may not use a part of this website on any other website, without the Family and Pet Guide’s prior written consent. You may not sell, resell, de-compile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise translate any of the software portions of the website or to a human-readable form. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute materials from the website or in any way except as authorized herein or thereon or by other prior written permission from the Family and Pet Guide. You agree not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute, or create derivative works based on the website or, in whole or in part, nor use any content for any purpose other than that intended, unless previously authorized by us in writing. Any unauthorized use of any material contained in the website is strictly prohibited.

The Family and Pet Guide respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. The policy of the Family and Pet Guide is to terminate the accounts of repeat copyright offenders and other users who infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on the Family and Pet Guide website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not: modify or copy the materials; use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial); attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Family and Pet Guide website; remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by the Family and Pet Guide at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

External Links

The Family and Pet Guide has created links to external websites in the hope that users will find reference material and information on advertiser-related subjects. www.familyandpetguide.com is a portal of information about the advertisers in the Family and Pet Guide. We feel that providing external links will assist readers of the Family And Pet Guide. Neither these sites, nor any content available through links to and from them, are screened, reviewed or endorsed by the Family and Pet Guide. Additionally, the Family and Pet Guide is not responsible for the privacy practices, activities or content of such independent sites. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

The inclusion of these links should not be construed as an endorsement or sponsorship of these external websites, their content, viewpoints, products, services or their hosts. Additionally, the Family and Pet Guide shall not be liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information. The Family and Pet Guide specifically disavows legal responsibility for what a user may find on another site or for the personal opinions of individuals posted on any site, whether or not operated by the Family and Pet Guide. The views and opinions of the authors of documents published on or linked to the site do not necessarily state or reflect the opinion, policy or position of the Family and Pet Guide.

​Business and Organization Listings Disclosure

Any reference made here to family, kid and pet oriented businesses, products, classes, activities and events is for informational purposes only. The Family and Pet Guide strongly encourage you to do your own research before engaging with a local business or organization or participating in any activity or event. The listing of any business, organization, activity, event or other entity on this website is not an official or personal endorsement unless expressly stated.

Hold Harmless

All activities and events listed on our website is for informational purposes only. The Family and Pet Guide is not responsible for any problems or injuries that may arise from participating in activities or events listed on our website and visitors to our website agree to hold The Family and Pet Guide harmless in any such claims. Participants assume all risks from any activities or events they engage in.

Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on the Family and Pet Guide website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. The Family and Pet Guide does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. The Family and Pet Guide may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. The Family and Pet Guide does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

User Conduct

You agree not to post on the Family and Pet Guide website and/or social media pages any content that (a) is libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, harassing, or threatening, (b) contains viruses or other contaminating or destructive features, (c) violates the rights of others, including protections of copyright, trademark, patent, trade secrets, or any right of privacy or publicity, or (d) otherwise violates any applicable law. You will not post on this website and/or social media pages any links to any external internet websites that are obscene or pornographic. Any information that you provide to the Family and Pet Guide must be true, complete, and accurate, must not represent you as someone else or falsely identify any third party, and must not violate any law, statute, ordinance, or regulation.

No Unlawful Or Prohibited Use

As a condition of your use of the website, you warrant to the Family and Pet Guide that you will not use the website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices. You may not use the website in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the website. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the website.

Spamming

Gathering email addresses from the Family and Pet Guide through harvesting or automated means is prohibited. Posting or transmitting unauthorized or unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, or any other forms of solicitation to other users or advertisers is prohibited. Inquiries regarding a commercial relationship with the Family and Pet Guide should be directed to our contact page.

No Partnership or Agency

User understands and acknowledges that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists or is created between user and the Family and Pet Guide as a result of use of the website.

​Indemnification

User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent allowed by law, the Family and Pet Guide, at user’s sole expense, against any claim, action, legal proceeding, damages, liability, settlements, expenses (including attorneys’ fees) and other costs relating to (i) breach of any of these terms by any party; (ii) user’s negligence or misconduct, or (iii) claims that user has infringed the copyright, trademark, trade secret, patent, or other proprietary right of a third party.

Risk of Loss

All items purchased from the Family and Pet Guide and/or its advertisers are made pursuant to a shipment contract. This means that the risk of loss and title for such items pass to you upon our delivery to the carrier.

Electronic Communication

When you visit our website or send e-mails to us, you are communicating with us electronically. You consent to receive communications from us electronically. We will communicate with you by e-mail or by posting notices on this site. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, or other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Changes to Our Site's Terms and Conditions of Use Policy

Within the Family and Pet Guide's sole discretion or as necessary to address changes in laws or our business practices, we may modify, amend, change, revise, or terminate our terms and conditions of use, in whole or in part, to address these changes at any time with or without advance notice to you. We will change the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this terms and conditions of use policy. Any changes we make to our terms and conditions of use policy are effective as of this last updated date and replace any prior terms and conditions of use policy. We encourage you to review our terms and conditions of use policy periodically to make sure you still agree with it. It is your (the user's) duty to maintain through the website, your familiarity with these terms and conditions as they change over time. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the current version of the terms and conditions of use policy.

General Disclaimer

The Family and Pet Guide assumes no responsibility and does not warrant or make any representations as to the quality, content, accuracy or completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained on the site or any other website. This information and content is provided without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, to the fullest extent allowed by law, including, but not limited to, warranties of title, non-infringement or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, other than those warranties which are incapable of exclusion, restriction or modification under applicable law. Under no circumstances shall the Family and Pet Guide, our affiliates or our licensors be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or inability to use, the site or from information provided on the site. This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, our liability in such jurisdictions shall be limited to the extent permitted by law.

Limitations of Liability

In no event shall the Family and Pet Guide or any third party providers be liable for any injury, loss, claim, damage, or damages, including, but not limited to, any direct, indirect, special, exemplary, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption), whether based in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, which arises out of or is in any way connected with (i) any use or inability to use of this website or content found herein, or (ii) the performance or non performance by the Family and Pet Guide or any third party providers, including, but not limited to, non performance resulting from bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, dissolution, or liquidation even if such party has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of damages to such parties or any other party. We are also not responsible for any loss attributed to our failure to provide timely reminders to our users. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

The Family and Pet Guide does not warrant that the website or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components and assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable for, any damages to, or viruses that may infect your computer equipment or other property on account of your access to, use of, or browsing in this website or your downloading of any materials, data, text, images, video or audio from the website.

Compliance With State And Federal Laws

Use of this website is governed by all applicable federal, state, and local laws. All information available on this website is subject to U.S. export control laws and may also be subject to the laws of the country where you reside. The Family and Pet Guide makes no representation that the content on this website is appropriate or available for use in other locations, and access to it from territories where the content is illegal and prohibited.

Applicable and/or Governing Law

By visiting our website, you agree that the laws of the State of Florida will govern these terms and conditions of use, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, and any dispute and/or claim of any sort that might arise between you and the Family and Pet Guide.

Miscellaneous

The Family and Pet Guide may be required by state or federal law to notify you of certain events. You hereby acknowledge and consent that such notices will be effective upon our posting them on the website or delivering them to you through e-mail. You may update your e-mail address by contacting us. If you do not provide us with accurate information, the Family and Pet Guide cannot be held liable if we fail to notify you.

Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the website or these Terms and Conditions of Use must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.

These Terms and Conditions of Use, including all terms, conditions, and policies that are incorporated into these terms by reference, constitute the entire integrated agreement between you and the Family and Pet Guide and govern your use of the website, superseding any prior agreements that you may have with us.

These terms and conditions shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, and the parties irrevocably consent to bring any action to enforce these terms and conditions before an arbitration panel or before a court of competent jurisdiction in Florida if seeking interim or preliminary relief or enforcement of an arbitration award.

If any part of these terms and conditions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision, and the remainder of the terms and conditions shall continue in effect.