Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Collie Eye Anomaly website ("Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Site.

2. Description of Service

Collie Eye Anomaly provides educational content about hereditary eye conditions in dogs, specifically focusing on Collie Eye Anomaly, genetic testing, breeding strategies, and related ophthalmological topics. All content is provided for informational purposes only.

3. Veterinary Medical Disclaimer

The information on this Site is not intended to replace professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified veterinary ophthalmologist or your primary veterinarian with any questions regarding your dog's eye health. Never disregard professional veterinary advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.

In case of a veterinary emergency, particularly involving sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, or obvious injury, contact your veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, photographs, logos, and images, is the property of Dr. Amanda Chen or its content suppliers and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright laws. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or modification of any content is strictly prohibited.

5. Permitted Use

You may access and use this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution. You may not:

• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy substantial portions of our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Remove or alter any copyright notices or attributions
• Use automated systems to access or scrape our content

6. User Conduct

You agree not to use this Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Site's functionality. You will not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Site or any systems connected to it.

7. Accuracy of Information

We strive to ensure all information on this Site is accurate and up-to-date. However, veterinary ophthalmology research is constantly evolving, and we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

8. External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including genetic testing laboratories and breed organisations. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify endorsement. We have no control over the content of linked sites and accept no responsibility for them.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dr. Amanda Chen and the Scottish Veterinary Eye Clinic shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this Site.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dr. Amanda Chen, the Scottish Veterinary Eye Clinic, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of this Site or violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Dr. Amanda Chen
Scottish Veterinary Eye Clinic
42 Clerk Street
Edinburgh EH8 9HX
Scotland, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]