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Terms of Use

These Terms of Use establish the conditions governing access to the ElitePetz Certification Authority website, certification services, public registry, and related resources. By using this Platform, you agree to these Terms.

Document Information

Effective Date

Last Updated

Current Version

7 July 2026

1.0

Terms of Use

Effective Platform Terms

Your continued use of the Platform confirms your acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website and certification services.

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Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern access to and use of the ElitePetz Certification Authority website and certification system (the "Platform").

By accessing, browsing, applying for certification, or using any part of this Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree, you must not use this Platform.

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Nature of the Authority

ElitePetz Certification Authority ("ElitePetz," "the Authority," "we," "us") is a private certification body operating within the companion animal breeding sector.

elitepetz

Is not a government agency

Is not a licensing authority

Is not a regulatory body

Does not sell animals

Does not act as a broker

Does not represent buyers or sellers

Certification reflects conformity with the Authority’s published certification standards and should not be interpreted as governmental approval, licensing, accreditation, or endorsement.

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Scope and Effect of Certification

Certification:

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Guarantee quality, health, or condition of animals

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Replace veterinary advice

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Replace government licensing

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Create a fiduciary or agency relationship

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Guarantee commercial performance

Certification Does Not

Guarantee quality, health, or condition of animals

Replace veterinary advice

Replace government licensing

Create a fiduciary or agency relationship

Guarantee commercial performance

Certification is a structured status designation within a private framework.

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Public Registry and Verification

ElitePetz maintains a public certification registry. The registry may display:

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Certification ID

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Entity Name

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Country of Operation

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Species / Breed Category

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Certification Status

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Activatio

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Expiration Date

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Status History (where applicable)

Registry results reflect the official certification record available at the time the search is performed.

ElitePetz does not guarantee uninterrupted registry access or real-time availability.

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Applications and Representations

By submitting an application, the applicant represents that:

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All information provided is accurate and complete

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The submission is authorized

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The applicant agrees to comply with the published Certification Standards and Code of Ethics

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The applicant understands certification may be denied, suspended, or revoked

False, Misleading, or Incomplete Information May Result In

Rejection

Suspension

Revocation

Permanent ineligibility

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Certification Decisions and Status Records

Certification actions are documented within a permanent administrative record maintained under the Authority's governance framework. Recorded actions may include submission, approval, rejection, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement.

ElitePetz retains sole discretion in certification determinations in accordance with its published policies.

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Fees

Certification fees are handled as follows:

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Applicable certification fees are described during the application process

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Payment does not guarantee certification approval

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Where a certification application is rejected before payment is required, no certification fee is charged

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Any refund policy will be stated where applicable

ElitePetz reserves the right to modify its fee structure.

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No Participation in Transactions

ElitePetz Does Not

Participate in animal sales

Process payments between buyers and breeders

Draft or enforce private contracts

Resolve commercial disputes

All transactions between certified entities and third parties are conducted independently of ElitePetz.

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Intellectual Property

All Platform content, including but not limited to:

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Text

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Logos

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Certification identifiers

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Verification mechanisms

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Platform design and verification methodology

is the property of ElitePetz.

Unauthorized reproduction, misuse, or misrepresentation of certification status or identifiers is prohibited and may result in enforcement action.

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Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ElitePetz shall not be liable for:

Not Liable For

Direct or indirect damages

Business losses

Reputational harm

Animal health outcomes

Third-party disputes

Decisions made in reliance on certification status

Certification communicates administrative status within the ElitePetz framework and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future conduct or commercial outcomes.

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Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless ElitePetz from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from:

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Misuse of certification

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False representations

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reach of these Terms

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Independent commercial activity

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Platform Access

ElitePetz may suspend or restrict platform access for:

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Policy violations

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Fraudulent activity

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Abuse of system functionality

Platform access decisions are separate from certification status determinations.

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Modifications

ElitePetz reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Updated versions become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

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Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Minnesota, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

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Official Communications

All communications with ElitePetz Certification Authority must be submitted through the official contact form available on this Platform.

ElitePetz does not maintain public customer service email accounts and does not accept certification-related correspondence through informal channels.

Submission through the official contact form constitutes the recognized method of communication with the Authority.

ElitePetz determines, at its discretion, whether and how official inquiries will be addressed.

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Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

Nature of the Authority

Scope and Effect of Certification

Public Registry and Verification

Applications and Representations

Certification Decisions and Status Records

Fees

No Participation in Transactions

Intellectual Property

Limitation of Liability

Indemnification

Platform Access

Modifications

Governing Law

Official Communications

Related Policies

Privacy Policy

Cookie Notice

Applicant Agreement

Governance Framework

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