Terms of Service
Last Updated: April 10, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you") and Reptile Vault ("we," "us" or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the reptilevault.com website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the "Site"). By accessing the Site, you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms of Service.
2. Critical Disclaimer - Not Veterinary Advice
The content on Reptile Vault, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, diet generators, care guides, and other material contained on the Site are for informational and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian or other qualified animal health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition for your reptile or exotic pet. Never disregard professional veterinary advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.
3. Use of the Site
You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the Site available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us. You agree not to engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site, or systematic retrieval of data or other content from the Site to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
4. Accuracy of Information
While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information regarding reptile husbandry, diets, and care requirements, science and best practices continuously evolve. We do not warrant that the information on the Site is fully accurate, complete, or current. Any reliance on the material on this Site is at your own risk.
5. Affiliate Relationships
Reptile Vault participates in various affiliate marketing programs. We may earn commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. These commissions help fund the maintenance and development of this platform. Our recommendations are based on our research and experience, independent of these affiliate relationships.
6. Contributor Content
The Site may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, online forums, and other functionality, and may provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or on the Site. You retain full ownership of your contributions, but you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content.
7. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the "Content") and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws.
8. Email Communications
By creating an account, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
9. Future Services
We may, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the website (including, the release of new tools and resources). Such new features and/or services shall also be subject to these Terms of Service.
10. Third Party Links and Resources
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Reptile Vault. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
11. Limitation of Liability
In no event will we or our directors, employees, or agents be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including lost profit, lost revenue, loss of data, or other damages arising from your use of the site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the Site or breach of these Terms.
13. Dispute Resolution/Arbitration/Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and defined following the laws of the applicable jurisdiction. Reptile Vault and yourself irrevocably consent that the courts of the applicable jurisdiction shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute which may arise in connection with these terms.
14. Copyright Infringement DMCA
If you believe that any material available on or through the Site infringes upon any copyright you own or control, please immediately notify us using the contact information provided below. A copy of your notification will be sent to the person who posted or stored the material addressed in the Notification.
15. Severability
If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Terms of Service and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
16. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms of Service at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of these Terms of Service, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change.
17. Contact Us
In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Site or to receive further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us at: info@reptilevault.com.