Terms of Use
Michelle Matlock and Alicia Belcher created and maintain the DDO-U course for the use of its customers, vendors, students, and other users upon agreement to the following terms. Please read the terms carefully before using DDO-U. Use of DDO-U indicates acceptance of these “Terms of Use” and forms a binding agreement between you, Michelle Matlock, and Alicia Belcher. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use DDO-U.
1. Use of Site
The DDO-U course provides information on Canine Diabetes Mellitus (DM). The information presented in DDO-U was compiled through research and years of hands-on experience caring for our own diabetic dogs. We are NOT veterinarians and there is no substitute for veterinary care. Any actions you take in your dog’s care as a result of this course are done so at your own risk. We offer no warranty with respect to the results that may be obtained from the use of the information provided in this course as no two dogs will respond the same way to any form of treatment. The information in DDO-U is subject to interpretation and is solely meant for informational purposes. Before making any changes to your dog’s care, you should consult a veterinarian.
If you have any questions about the information contained in DDO-U, please make a post on the DDO Facebook group. If you have questions about the treatment, health, or well-being of your dog, please consult a veterinarian. If your dog is ill, please seek immediate veterinary care.
By reading this statement, you agree to indemnify and hold Michelle Matlock, Alicia Belcher, and DDO Facebook group members harmless for any costs arising as a result of your use of the information provided in this course.
Any breach of these Terms of Use automatically terminates your authorized use of the Site.
2. No Warranty
We offer no warranty with respect to the results that may be obtained from the use of the information provided in the DDO-U course as no two dogs will respond the same way to any form of treatment. The information in DDO-U is subject to interpretation and is solely meant for informational purposes. Before making any changes to your dog’s care, you should consult a veterinarian.
3. Trademark and Copyright
The DDO-U course and its contents are copyright of Michelle Matlock © and Alicia Belcher © 2020. All rights reserved.
Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following:
- You may print or download course content to a local hard disk for your personal and non-commercial use only.
- You may copy the course content to individual third parties for their personal use, but only if you acknowledge DDO-U, Michelle Matlock, and Alicia Belcher as the source of the material.
You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially exploit the course content. You may not transmit course content or store it on any other website or other forms of electronic retrieval.
4. Hyperlinks
Links to external websites are provided solely as a convenience to you. Michelle Matlock and Alicia Belcher have not reviewed all of these external websites, do not control and are not responsible for any of these sites or their content. If you decide to access any of the external websites linked to DDO-U, you do so entirely at your own risk.
6. Limitation of Liability
In no event will Michelle Matlock, Alicia Belcher, or other third parties mentioned in DDO-U be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, those resulting in veterinary care) arising out of the use, inability to use, or the results of the use of this DDO-U, any websites linked to this DDO-U, or the materials or information contained at any or all such sites, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages. If your use of the materials or information from DDO-U results in the need for veterinary treatment you assume all costs thereof.
7. Applicable Law
The Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the United States of America. Failure to enforce strict performance of the Terms of Use of Use shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. Michelle Matlock and Alicia Belcher may assign rights and duties under the Terms of Use without notice to any party at any time.
8. Effective Date and Updates
The Terms are effective as of February 9, 2020 and are subject to change without notice by Michelle Matlock or Alicia Belcher at any time. Please check for changes regularly. Your use of DDO-U after such changes constitutes your agreement to such changes.