Terms of Service

These are the terms and conditions on which we supply products to you, whether these are goods or services.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This website and the good and services offered are designed for supplemental nutritional advice and opinion only. This is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, medical/health diagnosis, or treatment. Speak to your veterinarian if you have concerns about your pets health. 

DISCLAIMER: Brittany Ippolito is not a doctor, veterinarian, or registered dietitian, but she does have a Certificate in Canine Nutrition through the Companion Animal Sciences Institute, is well read/researched and has experience with working with people and their dogs on improving their overall health through the use of nutrition. The contents of this document should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem ‐ nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician, veterinarian, or veterinary nutritionist. Always consult your veterinarian or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your dogs health. All documents included or exchanged between Brittany Ippolito and the Client are not be copied, sold or redistributed without consent of Brittany Ippolito.

Binding Agreement. This is a binding contract ("Terms") between you and Dog Food Therapy, which is wholly owned and operated by Brittany Ippolito ("we," "us," "our," "Dog Food Therapy," "I"). These Terms apply whenever you use any of the sites, apps, products, or services ("Services") we offer, in existence now to created in the future. These Terms will apply to any new goods, products, or services offered in the future as well.. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you use our services on behalf of an organization, you agree to these terms on behalf of that organization. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Services.

Privacy. See our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, store, and share user information.

Age Restrictions. The Services are not intended for clients/users who are under the age of 18. In order to book a consultation or purchase products, you must be 18 years of age or older. By booking a consultation or purchasing a product, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. 

Your Content and Permissions. Dog Food Therapy allows you to share a multitude of Data with Brittany Ippolito – files, videos, links, documents, health data for your dog, and text ("Your Content"). Your Content is yours. Dog Food Therapy does not claim any right, title, or interest in Your Content.

Your Content is used to provide necessary background, information, and context into consultation services rendered to you after purchasing a consultation. You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty free license to do the things we need to do to provide the Services, including but not limited to storing, displaying, reproducing, and distributing Your Content. This license extends to trusted third parties we work with.

Content, information, advice, opinions, or information shared via products, goods, services, consultations, or informal private conversation with Brittany Ippolito shall be considered as private and privileged information between You and Dog Food Therapy/Brittany Ippolito, and are not to be shared with any outside or third party that isn’t you or Brittany Ippolito. 

Content Guidelines. You are fully responsible for Your Content that you upload or share with Dog Food Therapy. It is your responsibility to ensure that Your Content abides by applicable laws, these Terms, and with our User Guidelines. We do not take any legal responsibility for Your Content. 

Account Security. You are responsible for safeguarding your password to the Services, making sure that others don't have access to it, and keeping your account information current. You must immediately notify Brittany Ippolito/Dog Food Therapy of any unauthorized uses of your account or any other breaches of security. We will not be liable for your acts or omissions, including any damages of any kind incurred as a result of your acts or omissions.

Changes to these Terms. We are constantly updating our Services, and that means sometimes we have to change the legal terms under which our Services are offered. If we make changes that are material, we will let you know, for example by posting on one of our blogs, or by sending you an email or other communication before the changes take effect. The notice will designate a reasonable period of time after which the new Terms will take effect. If you disagree with our changes, then you should discontinue your relationship with us within the designated notice period. Your continued use of Dog Food Therapy products and services will be subject to the new Terms. However, any dispute that arose before the changes shall be governed by the Terms (including the binding individual arbitration clause) that were in place when the dispute arose.

You can access archived versions of our policies here.

Our Intellectual Property: The Services and all materials contained therein, including, without limitation, Dog Food Therapy logo, and all designs, text, graphics, pictures, information, data, software, sound files, other files, and the selection and arrangement thereof (collectively, the "Dog Food Therapy Materials") are the property of Dog Food Therapy/Brittany Ippolito or its licensors or users and are protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws. You are granted a personal, limited, non-sublicensable, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use Dog Food Therapy Materials in accordance with these Terms for the sole purpose of enabling you to use and enjoy the Services.

Other trademarks, service marks, graphics and logos used in connection with the Services may be the trademarks of other third parties. Your use of the Services grants you no right or license to reproduce or otherwise use any Dog Food Therapy or third-party trademarks.

Termination. You are free to stop using the Services at any time. We also reserve the right to suspend or end the Services at any time at our discretion and without notice. For example, we may suspend or terminate your use of the Services if you fail to comply with these Terms, or use the Services in a manner that would cause us legal liability, disrupt the Services, or disrupt others' use of the Services.

Disclaimer of Warranties. Brittany Ippolito makes no warranties of any kind with respect to Dog Food Therapy or your use of the Services.

Limitation of Liability. We shall not have any liability for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or damages under any theory of liability arising out of, or relating to, these Terms or your use of Dog Food Therapy goods, services, consultations, advice, opinions, or information. As a condition of access to Dog Food Therapy, you understand and agree that Automattic's liability shall not exceed $5.23.

Indemnification. You will indemnify, defend, and hold Dog Food Therapy/Brittany Ippolito, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, and employees, harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, actions, judgments, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) brought by a third party arising out of or in connection with: (i) any act or omission by you, in connection with your use of Dog Food Therapy or (ii) your breach or alleged breach of any of these Terms. Automattic may, at its option, elect to take over control of the defense and settlement of a claim subject to indemnification. You agree not to settle any such claim without the prior written consent of Dog Food Therapy.

Arbitration Agreement. We both agree to resolve any disputes arising out of these Terms or your use of Dog Food Therapy through final and binding arbitration. Arbitration is a less formal procedure than a lawsuit in court, with the goal of resolving disputes more quickly. We both agree to waive our rights to have our claims decided by a judge or jury. Instead, the arbitration shall be finally settled in accordance with the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service, Inc. ("JAMS") by three arbitrators appointed in accordance with the Rules. The arbitration will be held in the United States county Brittany Ippolito currently resides in, or any other location we agree to, and shall be conducted in the English language. The arbitrators' decision may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. You, the client, will pay all arbitration fees. The prevailing party shall be entitled to costs and attorneys' fees, and Dog Food Therapy will seek its attorneys' fees and costs in arbitration if the arbitrators determine that your claim is frivolous.

Exceptions to Agreement to Arbitrate. Claims for injunctive or equitable relief or claims regarding intellectual property rights may be brought in any competent court without the posting of a bond.

No Class Actions. You may resolve disputes with us only on an individual basis; you may not bring a claim as a plaintiff or a class member in a class, consolidated, or representative action. Class arbitrations, class actions, private attorney general actions, and consolidation with other arbitrations are not permitted.

Governing Law. You agree that these Terms, and your use of Dog Food Therapy, are governed by Florida law, in the United States of America, without regard to its principles of conflicts of law.