Disclaimers

PuppyReports™ – Powered by Ethical Dogs International LLC

Last updated: August 25, 2025

General Disclaimers

  • PuppyReports™ / Ethical Dogs International LLC is not a breeder, seller, broker, or rescuer of dogs.

  • We are a neutral reporting and verification system that publishes information submitted by breeders, rescues, rehomers, and reviewers.

  • We do not guarantee the health, temperament, quality, or availability of any dog listed on our platform.

  • All transactions, transport, or adoption decisions are made solely between the buyer/adopter and the Entity.

Verification Disclaimers

  • Verification badges (“Verified Ethical Breeder,” “Verified Ethical Rescue,” etc.) mean only that documentation was submitted and reviewed.

  • Verification is not a warranty of quality, health, or outcome.

  • Entities choose whether to make genetic or medical results public. PuppyReports does not verify beyond the documents provided.

  • All private documentation is deleted after 30 days; only metadata confirming submission is retained.

Membership & Financial Disclaimers

  • Membership fees are non-refundable, even if accounts are suspended, terminated, or downgraded.

  • Memberships auto-renew monthly or annually unless canceled before the renewal date.

  • Members may cancel at any time; cancellation takes effect at the next billing cycle (the current cycle remains active until expiration).

  • No refunds are given for terminated memberships due to complaints, chargebacks, unethical practices, or violations of terms.

  • Visibility boosts, dashboard access, rebuttal rights, and badge use are benefits tied to membership status, not guaranteed services.

Complaint & Rebuttal Disclaimers

  • Only status labels (“Complaint on Record,” “Under Ethics Review,” “Resolved”) are displayed publicly.

  • Evidence is reviewed internally and deleted after 30 days; only complaint metadata remains.

  • If a breeder successfully rebuts with evidence, the complaint is deleted, no strikes are recorded, and no public label remains.

  • Serious allegations may trigger immediate suspension at our discretion.

Microchip Lookup Disclaimers

  • Our registry allows searches of microchip numbers for Entity connections.

  • Verified Entities may have contact information displayed; unverified remain masked.

  • Results are dependent on the accuracy of information provided by Entities and may not reflect ownership changes, outdated records, or missing registrations.

  • PuppyReports does not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of microchip results.

Rescue & Rehoming Disclaimers

  • Owners and rescues submitting listings must provide truthful and accurate information.

  • PuppyReports does not confirm temperament, training, or suitability for adoption.

  • Listings may be removed at any time if deemed misleading, unethical, or in violation of platform standards.

Health & Documentation Disclaimers

  • Entities may choose to make health, genetic, or registration information public on their listing at their discretion.

  • By default, these records are not public due to privacy concerns — scammers increasingly steal health test data and registration certificates.

  • We verify that health and documentation were submitted, but we do not release copies.

  • Buyers are strongly encouraged to:

    • Request copies of health and registration info directly from the breeder or rescue.

    • Verify results with licensed veterinarians, testing agencies, or registries.

    • Confirm accuracy and completeness before purchase or adoption.

Third-Party Services Disclaimers

  • Advertisements for trainers, repro services, transporters, or other providers are for information only.

  • We do not endorse, vet, or guarantee any third-party service providers. Independent due diligence is required.

Liability Limitations

  • PuppyReports™ / Ethical Dogs International LLC is not responsible for:

    • Misrepresentation by Entities

    • Health, temperament, or delivery of animals

    • Financial losses, disputes, or damages arising from transactions

    • Errors, delays, or omissions in submitted records

  • Users and Entities assume all risk in transactions, transport, ownership, or adoption.

No Legal or Veterinary Advice

  • PuppyReports does not provide legal, veterinary, or financial advice.

  • All health, temperament, and veterinary decisions should be confirmed with licensed professionals.

  • All contract and dispute matters should be reviewed with qualified legal counsel.

Jurisdiction

  • All disclaimers and platform activity are governed by the laws of New Mexico, USA.

📌 Note: PuppyReports™ is the consumer-facing platform. Ethical Dogs International LLC is the owning and operating legal entity.