Terms of use.
Welcome to Small Dog Standard. Our website is here to help you make thoughtful, informed decisions about everyday life with small dogs.
These Terms of Use explain the conditions for accessing and using our website, articles, recommendations, and interactive tools.
Effective date: October 8, 2026
1. Using Our Website
By accessing or using Small Dog Standard, you agree to these Terms of Use and applicable laws.
You may browse our content and use our free tools for lawful personal, non-commercial purposes.
You agree not to interfere with the operation or security of the website, attempt unauthorized access, or use the website in a manner that infringes the rights of others.
2. Informational Purposes
Our articles, guides, product comparisons, and tools are provided for general informational and educational purposes.
We make reasonable efforts to provide helpful and accurate information. However, product specifications, prices, availability, manufacturer instructions, and travel policies may change without notice.
We do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate, or current.
Before making a purchase or travel decision, verify important information directly with the manufacturer, retailer, airline, or other relevant provider.
3. Pet Health, Comfort, and Safety
Every dog is different. Products and recommendations that work for one dog may not be appropriate for another.
Our content is not a substitute for professional veterinary care, diagnosis, treatment, or individualized safety guidance.
Consult a qualified veterinarian or other appropriate professional when you have questions concerning your dog's health, mobility, behavior, or safety.
Always follow applicable product instructions, manufacturer limitations, and relevant safety requirements.
4. Interactive Tools
Small Dog Standard may provide free interactive tools, including our Carrier Fit Finder.
These tools are intended to help organize information and identify considerations when evaluating products. Their results are estimates or preliminary screening information, not professional assessments or certifications.
For example, a carrier with interior dimensions larger than a dog's measurements is not necessarily comfortable, suitable, or approved for airline travel.
You are responsible for confirming product suitability, safe use, manufacturer requirements, and applicable travel regulations before relying on a tool's results.
5. Product Recommendations and Affiliate Links
Some links on Small Dog Standard may be affiliate links. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not guarantee favorable coverage or determine our editorial evaluations.
For additional information, please review our Affiliate Disclosure.
6. Third-Party Websites and Purchases
Our website may link to independent retailers, manufacturers, service providers, and other third-party websites.
These websites are operated independently and may have their own terms, privacy policies, product warranties, shipping practices, and return procedures.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, Small Dog Standard does not sell, fulfill, ship, or process payments for products purchased through external merchant links.
Any purchase made through a third-party retailer is a transaction between you and that retailer. Questions about an order, delivery, return, or warranty should be directed to the merchant.
7. Intellectual Property
Original written content, photographs, graphics, website design, and other materials created for Small Dog Standard are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may read, share links to, and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit substantial portions of our original content without permission, except as permitted by applicable law.
Third-party names, trademarks, photographs, and other materials remain the property of their respective owners.
8. Website Availability
We aim to keep Small Dog Standard accessible and functioning properly, but cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability.
We may update, modify, temporarily suspend, or discontinue website features or content as needed.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Small Dog Standard and its content and tools are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
We do not warrant that the website will be free from errors, interruptions, or security vulnerabilities, or that its information will meet every visitor's individual requirements.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the operator of Small Dog Standard will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of the website or reliance on its content.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
11. Privacy
Information about our website's data practices, including hosting, analytics, cookies, and affiliate tracking, is available in our Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Use as our website, services, or legal requirements change.
Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date when appropriate.
Your continued use of the website after updated terms become effective constitutes acceptance to the extent permitted by applicable law.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Small Dog Standard
Thank you for visiting Small Dog Standard and being part of our little-dog-loving community.
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