urBreed Terms of Service
Version 1.1.0 — SUPERSEDED
Scope Across Platforms
These terms apply to all our platforms as one unified ecosystem.
theirlife.pet, urbreed.com, lnfpet.com, and ursmartid.com are all part of the same animal record ecosystem. When you create an account or contribute information on any of these platforms, you're contributing to the same animal records and the same audit system. What this means: An animal record created on urbreed.com is accessible through theirlife.pet, lnfpet.com, and ursmartid.com Information you enter on one platform is visible across all four Your account credentials and stewardship role work across all platforms Corrections, amendments, and audit trails are unified across domains Our terms of service, liability policies, and correction workflows apply uniformly to all four platforms Privacy and data handling practices are consistent across urbreed.com, theirlife.pet, lnfpet.com, and ursmartid.com You are agreeing to these terms for your participation across all four domains.
Animal Record Stewardship
You are a steward of the animal\u2019s lifelong record.
Your Agreement to Protect This Animal's Future By contributing to this animal's record, you're not just entering data. You're creating a lifelong document that follows this animal through every home, every veterinarian, and every caregiver it will ever have. A future owner might make a life-or-death decision based on what you enter here. A vet might catch a hidden health issue because of your notes. A rescue might prevent an animal from going to an unsuitable home because of your transparency. We take this responsibility seriously, and we need you to as well. When you become a steward of an animal's record on our platform, you agree that: This record belongs to the animal, not to you Your role is to add to its story, not control it Once you contribute information, it becomes part of that animal's permanent history Future stewards \u2014 including owners, vets, and rescues \u2014 will have access to what you've recorded You cannot delete or remove your contributions, but you can request corrections through our formal process The animal's safety and welfare come first. Always.
Data Contribution & Accuracy
You are responsible for the accuracy of what you record.
You Are Responsible for What You Record When you enter information into an animal's record \u2014 whether it's health history, behavioral notes, breeding lineage, or incident reports \u2014 you're making a factual claim. That claim may influence decisions that affect this animal's life, safety, and wellbeing. We don't verify what you enter. We don't fact-check your notes. We don't second-guess your records. That's intentional. But it also means you are accountable for accuracy. By contributing to this animal's record, you warrant that: All information you enter is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge You have the authority and access to report what you're reporting You will not enter false, misleading, or malicious information If you later discover an error in something you've recorded, you will immediately request a correction through our formal amendment process You understand that false or reckless entries could cause harm to an animal and potentially expose you to legal liability If a future steward relies on your information and that information proves false, you may be held responsible. We are a platform. You are the source. Own that responsibility.
Audit Trail & Immutability
Every action is logged, timestamped, and permanently traceable.
Your Actions Are Permanently Recorded Every contribution, edit, correction, and interaction you make on an animal's record is logged in an immutable audit trail. This trail is timestamped, attributed to your account, and cannot be altered or deleted \u2014 by you, by us, or by any other steward. The animal's record has two layers: The current state \u2014 what's displayed to stewards, vets, and adopters (the "live" record) The immutable audit log \u2014 every version, every change, who made it, when, and what they changed This protects everyone: Rescues from liability \u2014 proves the animal was healthy when transferred Breeders from misrepresentation claims \u2014 proves what they disclosed New owners from surprises \u2014 full history available at adoption The platform from disputes \u2014 clear record of who entered what and when By using this platform, you acknowledge that your actions create a permanent, auditable record.
Platform Liability Waiver
We are custodians, not guarantors of the data.
We Are Custodians, Not Guarantors Our platform is a neutral record custodian. We don't own the records. We don't verify the information. We don't police accuracy. We don't make decisions based on the data. Our role is singular: to preserve and protect the animal's record so it persists across all stewards. What We Do: Maintain secure infrastructure to store records Ensure contributions are timestamped and traceable Provide access to authorized stewards Preserve audit trails indefinitely Process correction requests through our formal workflow Protect the animal's record from loss or tampering What We Don't Do: Verify the accuracy of information you enter Fact-check health claims, breeding history, or behavioral reports Warrant that the record is complete or correct Make decisions about animal placement or care based on the record Police misuse of information by stewards Take responsibility if someone relies on false information If you adopt an animal and later discover that a previous steward entered false health information, that is a dispute between you and that steward \u2014 not with us. If a vet relies on inaccurate behavioral notes and makes a treatment decision, liability flows to the person who recorded those notes \u2014 not to the platform. We are the messenger, not the message. By using our platform, you agree that you will not hold the platform liable for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of information in the animal's record. You also agree to hold the platform harmless from disputes arising from reliance on that information.
Correction Workflow & Record Integrity
You can correct errors, but you cannot erase history.
How We Preserve Truth While Allowing for Human Error Everyone makes mistakes. A date gets transposed. A medication name is misspelled. A behavioral incident is misremembered or misreported. We get that. But we won't let mistakes disappear. Instead, we have a formal correction process that keeps both the original record and the correction visible. If You Need to Correct Something You Entered: Submit a correction request through our platform Specify what was wrong and what the correct information should be Provide a reason for the amendment Your correction is reviewed and timestamped The original entry remains in the audit log, marked as superseded The new entry is recorded and linked back to you Both versions exist forever. Future stewards see what was originally recorded and what was corrected, and when. For Trusted Stewards (Veterinarians, Rescues, Breeders): If a veterinarian, licensed rescue, or registered breeder identifies an error in their own contributions, they have authority to amend their entries directly. Their corrections are still logged and timestamped. The original remains visible in the audit trail. What You Cannot Do: Delete your contributions Hide previous entries Remove information from the audit log Retroactively change timestamps Prevent future stewards from seeing your original submission The animal's record is a historical document. It documents what was known and when. That history cannot be erased.
Dispute Resolution & Bad Faith
Bad faith entries can lead to restrictions or termination.
When Stewards Disagree or Act in Bad Faith We assume good intentions. But sometimes stewards dispute corrections, enter deliberately false information, or try to manipulate the record. This section covers what happens then. Scenarios That Trigger Review: A steward claims their correction was wrong and demands it be reversed Multiple stewards report conflicting information about the same animal A steward submits information that appears deliberately malicious or defamatory A legal authority (vet board, law enforcement, animal welfare agency) challenges the accuracy of a record A correction request is denied by the platform and the steward appeals Our Response: We do not adjudicate truth. We do not take sides. Instead: We flag disputed entries in the animal's record so future stewards see the conflict We preserve all versions and amendments so the full history is visible We may temporarily lock an entry from further amendments while a dispute is under review We may require additional documentation or veterinary verification before accepting corrections on sensitive health claims We will cooperate with legal authorities and animal welfare investigations We will not remove information based on a single person's complaint \u2014 only through formal amendment by the original contributor or through legal process Bad Faith Conduct: If you deliberately enter false information, make frivolous disputes, or attempt to manipulate the record, we reserve the right to: Restrict your editing privileges Flag your contributions as disputed or unverified Require veterinary or professional sign-off on future entries Terminate your account if behavior persists Cooperate with law enforcement or animal welfare authorities if criminal conduct is suspected The animal's safety comes first. Trolls, abusers, and liars don't get to hide behind the platform.
General Terms of Service
Standard terms covering accounts, conduct, IP, and liability.
General Platform Terms Account Responsibility You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree not to share your login information or allow others to use your account. If you suspect unauthorized access, notify us immediately. You are liable for all activity conducted through your account, whether by you or someone you authorized. Prohibited Conduct You agree not to: Access the platform through automated means without permission Attempt to reverse-engineer, hack, or breach platform security Upload malware, viruses, or harmful code Harass, threaten, or defame other stewards Impersonate a veterinarian, rescue, breeder, or authority without credentials Sell, trade, or commercialize animal records without authorization Violate any applicable animal welfare, veterinary practice, or data protection laws Intellectual Property The animal records themselves belong to the animals they describe. Your contributions license content to the platform. You retain copyright to photos, written descriptions, and original content you create \u2014 but you grant theirlife.pet, urbreed.com, and lnfpet.com a perpetual, royalty-free license to display, preserve, and share that content within the platform ecosystem. The platform's software, design, and infrastructure are our intellectual property. You may not copy, modify, or distribute them. Third-Party Integrations We may integrate with veterinary systems, microchip registries, DNA databases, and other services. Your data may be shared with these partners to enhance the animal's record. We will disclose these integrations in our privacy policy. You agree to the terms of any third-party services we connect to. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by law, theirlife.pet, urbreed.com, and lnfpet.com are provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We are not liable for loss of data or records, unauthorized access or breaches, reliance on inaccurate information, decisions made based on animal records, loss of income or business opportunity, or indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Our total liability for any claim is limited to the fees you paid us in the past twelve months, or fifty dollars, whichever is greater. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law These terms are governed by the laws of Missouri. If you have a dispute with the platform, you agree to first attempt resolution through our formal dispute process. If that fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Boone County, Missouri, not through court litigation. Each party bears its own arbitration costs. Modifications to Terms We may update these terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use of the platform after being notified constitutes acceptance of updated terms. Termination We may terminate your account or access to the platform at any time, for any reason, with or without cause. Upon termination, your contributions remain in the animal records, but you lose edit and administrative privileges. Survival Sections that survive termination include: Animal Record Stewardship, Data Contribution & Accuracy, Audit Trail & Immutability, Dispute Resolution & Bad Faith, and all liability limitations.