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Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Dog Calculator

Effective Date

January 1, 2026

Last Updated

January 1, 2026

The Short Version

Here is what matters most in plain English

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Our calculators are free to use and do not require an account.

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Our content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a real veterinarian for medical decisions.

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Do not click on ads unless you are genuinely interested. Artificial clicks violate Google AdSense policy.

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Do not copy or republish our content without permission.

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We are not liable for decisions made based on our calculators.

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Questions? [email protected].

1.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Dog Calculator at dogcalculator.net (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

These Terms should be read together with our Privacy Policy and the medical disclaimer in Section 4 below.

2.

Description of Service

Dog Calculator provides free, interactive online calculators and educational content designed to help dog owners make more informed decisions about their pets' health and care.

Our current services include:

Chocolate Toxicity Calculator

Estimates theobromine toxicity risk based on chocolate type and dog weight.

Dog Lifespan Calculator

Estimates life expectancy based on breed, size, and health factors.

Dog Crate Size Calculator

Recommends appropriate crate dimensions for your dog.

Educational Articles

Educational content about dog health and care.

All services are provided free of charge. We reserve the right to add, modify, or discontinue any service at any time without prior notice.

We may display advertisements via Google AdSense to support the ongoing operation of the Site.

3.

Eligibility

By using this Site, you represent and warrant that:

  • - You are at least 13 years of age, or 16 in the EU where required.
  • - If you are under 18, you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use this Site.
  • - You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
  • - You will use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

We do not knowingly provide services to children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

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Medical Disclaimer

Important Medical Disclaimer

The calculators, tools, and information provided on Dog Calculator are for informational and educational purposes only.

They are not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the advice of a qualified, licensed veterinarian with any questions you may have regarding your pet's health, medical condition, or treatment.

Never disregard professional veterinary advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read or calculated on this website.

In case of a veterinary emergency

  • - Contact your local emergency veterinarian immediately
  • - ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
  • - Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661

Our calculators provide statistical estimates based on established veterinary data. They are tools to help you have more informed conversations with your veterinarian, not to replace those conversations.

Results depend on the accuracy of the information you provide and may not account for your dog's individual health history, medications, or unique circumstances.

By using our calculators, you acknowledge and accept these limitations.

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Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

  • - Personal, non-commercial use to assess your dog's health
  • - Educational use
  • - Sharing individual results with your veterinarian
  • - Linking to our Site from your own website or social media

Prohibited Uses

Content and data

  • XReproduce, copy, or republish calculators, content, or tools without prior written permission
  • XScrape, crawl, or systematically extract data using automated tools
  • XFrame or mirror the Site on another website
  • XUse site content for commercial purposes without permission

Technical abuse

  • XAttempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure
  • XIntroduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • XInterfere with or disrupt the Site's servers, networks, or security controls
  • XUse the Site in a way that damages, disables, or impairs functionality

Advertising violations

  • XClick ads for any reason other than genuine interest in the advertised product or service
  • XEncourage others to click advertisements
  • XUse automated tools to generate ad impressions or clicks

Legal and ethical misuse

  • XUse the Site for any unlawful purpose
  • XImpersonate any person or entity
  • XTransmit unsolicited commercial communications
  • XViolate applicable local, national, or international law

6.

Advertising & Google AdSense

Dog Calculator displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense to support the free operation of this Site.

We participate in Google AdSense, an advertising program operated by Google LLC. Google AdSense may serve ads based on your interests and browsing history. These ads help us cover the costs of running and maintaining the Site so that calculators remain free to use.

Advertising Policy - Important

You must not click on advertisements on this Site unless you have a genuine interest in the advertised product or service.

Artificially clicking ads, including your own ads, encouraging others to click, repeatedly clicking out of curiosity, or using bots or automation to generate clicks is strictly prohibited and violates Google AdSense Program Policies.

This behavior could result in our AdSense account being terminated, which would make it impossible to keep this Site free for everyone.

Google AdSense may use cookies to serve personalized advertisements based on your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google's Ads Settings, using our Cookie Settings control, reviewing our Cookie Policy, or visiting https://optout.aboutads.info.

The appearance of advertisements on this Site does not constitute our endorsement of the advertised products, services, or companies. While we use Google's available content controls, we do not control the specific ads that appear.

If you encounter an inappropriate ad, contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "Inappropriate Ad Report."

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Intellectual Property

All content on Dog Calculator, including calculator designs, logic, written articles, graphics, icons, layout, brand assets, and associated logos, is owned by or licensed to Dog Calculator and protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes, share links to our calculators and articles, and print or save individual results for personal use or to share with your veterinarian.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit our calculator code or content without prior written permission. If you believe any content on our Site infringes your copyright, contact [email protected] with the subject line "Copyright Claim."

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User-Submitted Content

If you submit content to us, including feedback, suggestions, or contact form messages, you agree that:

  • - You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use your feedback to improve our services.
  • - Your submission does not infringe any third-party rights.
  • - You will not submit false, misleading, or harmful content.
  • - We may use anonymized feedback to improve calculators and content without compensation to you.

We do not currently operate a public comment system, forum, or other user-generated content platform. This section applies to direct communications with us.

10.

Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, CALCULATORS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION.
  • - We do not warrant that the Site will be available at all times.
  • - We do not warrant that calculator results will be accurate for your specific situation.
  • - We do not warrant that the Site is free of viruses or other harmful components.
  • - We do not warrant that any errors will be corrected.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. In those jurisdictions, the exclusions above apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DOG CALCULATOR, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS SITE OR ITS CALCULATORS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • - We are not liable for veterinary decisions made using calculator results.
  • - We are not liable for harm to your pet resulting from reliance on our content.
  • - We are not liable for the content of third-party advertisements.
  • - We are not liable for site interruption or cessation of services.

In jurisdictions where certain liability limits are not permitted, those limits apply only to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our total liability to you for any claim related to the Site shall not exceed USD $100.

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Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Dog Calculator, its owners, operators, employees, agents, and contributors from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in connection with:

  • - Your use of or access to the Site
  • - Your violation of these Terms
  • - Your violation of any third-party rights
  • - Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • - Any content you submit to us
  • - Any misuse of our calculators or content

13.

Service Modifications & Termination

13.1 Our right to modify

  • - Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site
  • - Add or remove calculators or features
  • - Change the Site's design or functionality
  • - Introduce or remove advertising

13.2 Our right to terminate access

We may terminate or restrict access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms, violates Google AdSense policies, is harmful to other users or third parties, or is fraudulent or illegal.

13.3 Effect of termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately. Sections 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 14 survive termination.

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Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Informal resolution

Before initiating a formal dispute, you agree to contact us first at [email protected] to attempt informal resolution. We will make a good-faith effort to resolve disputes within 30 days.

14.3 Arbitration and class action waiver

If informal resolution fails, disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site may be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement.

You agree that any dispute resolution proceeding will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

If you are located in the EU or UK, nothing in these Terms affects your statutory consumer rights, including any right to bring claims before local courts or authorities where required by law.

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Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.

When we make changes:

  • - We update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
  • - For significant changes, we may post a notice on the homepage.
  • - Changes take effect immediately upon posting.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Site.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.

Primary Contact

[email protected]

Legal inquiries, general terms questions, and formal notices.

Backup Contact

[email protected]

Technical follow-up and secondary contact route.

Response Time

5 to 7 business days

Suggested subject lines: Copyright Claim, Inappropriate Ad Report, Terms Question, or Legal Notice.

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