Terms of Use for Pet Health Tools and Calculators

Last Updated: March 23, 2025

1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS

By accessing or using BellenPaws.com (“the Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not use our Website or services.

BellenPaws.com is a website dedicated to advocating for Senior Pets. We share information, stories, and provide tools to support the health, well-being, and care of senior pets.

2. GENERAL USE OF TOOLS

Our tools, including but not limited to the Senior Cat Age Calculator, Senior Dog Age Calculator, Pet Diabetes Tracker, Rope Calculator for Scratching Posts, and our Blank Forms are provided for informational and record-keeping purposes only. The results and information generated are based on publicly available formulas, guidelines, and standard tracking methodologies. These tools are not substitutes for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

3. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

3.1 For All Tools

The age calculators and health tracking tools are designed to provide general guidance and assist in record keeping. Any decisions about your pet’s health should be made in consultation with a qualified veterinary professional.

3.2 Specific to Pet Diabetes Tracker

The Pet Diabetes Tracker is a record-keeping tool designed to help monitor and document your pet’s glucose readings over time. While this tool can help identify patterns and maintain records, it is:

  • Not a substitute for professional veterinary care
  • Not a diagnostic tool
  • Not intended to replace regular veterinary visits
  • To be used only in conjunction with a veterinarian-supervised treatment plan

All pets with diabetes must be under the direct care of a licensed veterinarian, who will provide proper diagnosis, treatment plans, and ongoing medical supervision.

The information collected by this tool is intended to supplement your pet’s veterinary care by helping you maintain accurate records of glucose readings between visits. Always consult with your veterinarian about your pet’s specific condition, treatment plan, and any changes in glucose readings. Medical decisions should not be made based solely on the data or visualizations provided by this tracking tool.

4. TOOL-SPECIFIC TERMS

4.1 Pet Age Calculators

Our Pet Age Calculators: Cat and Dog

  • Process calculations on your device
  • Do not store or retain any input data
  • Provide estimates based on general guidelines that may not be accurate for all pets
  • Are intended for informational purposes only

4.2 Rope Calculator for Cat Scratching Posts

The Rope Calculator:

  • Provides estimates only; actual rope requirements may vary
  • Makes calculations based on the information you provide
  • Is intended for personal, non-commercial use
  • Processes all calculations locally on your device
  • Does not store any measurement data you enter
  • Comes with no warranty regarding the accuracy of calculations

We recommend purchasing slightly more rope than calculated, especially for first-time projects.

4.3 Blank Diabetes Tracking Forms

Our downloadable blank diabetes tracking forms:

  • Are provided as PDF documents for personal use
  • Are designed to help track pet glucose levels manually
  • Can be printed or downloaded to your device
  • Do not transmit any data back to our servers when you download or print them
  • Should be used in conjunction with veterinary care
  • Are not intended to replace professional medical advice

4.4 Pet Diabetes Tracker

Our Pet Diabetes Tracker:

  • Stores your pet’s health data securely in our database
  • Requires user authentication for access
  • Is intended for record-keeping and pattern identification only
  • Should be used as a supplement to professional veterinary care
  • Allows you to maintain control over your data

5. LICENSE AND USAGE

  • All tools and associated content on this site are protected by copyright
  • Tools are provided for personal, non-commercial use only
  • Redistribution, reverse engineering, or commercial use is strictly prohibited without prior written consent
  • You may not modify, adapt, or hack our tools or their underlying systems

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY

We provide these tools “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, expressed or implied. We do not:

  • Guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any results
  • Accept liability for any decisions made based on our tools
  • Take responsibility for any damages or losses resulting from tool usage
  • Warrant that our tools will meet your specific requirements
  • Guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service

7. DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY

7.1 Age Calculators

  • Calculator tools perform all computations on your device
  • No age calculation data is stored or retained

7.2 Rope Calculator

  • All calculations are performed locally on your device
  • No measurement data is stored or retained

7.3 Blank Forms

  • PDF downloads do not transmit any data back to our servers
  • Information you record on these forms remains with you

7.4 Diabetes Tracker

  • Data entered into the diabetes tracker is stored securely in our database
  • Each user can only access their own pet’s health records
  • Access is protected by user authentication
  • You maintain control over your data and can request its deletion
  • We implement appropriate security measures to protect your stored information
  • We recommend maintaining your own backup of health records

For a more comprehensive description of all privacy concerns, please visit our Privacy page.

8. USER ACCOUNT

8.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Website, such as the Pet Diabetes Tracker, you may need to create a user account profile. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

8.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate and complete information when creating your account
  • Maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

9. UPDATES AND MODIFICATIONS

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any tool without notice
  • Update these terms at any time
  • Change functionality or features of any tool
  • Require acceptance of new terms for continued use

10. USER RESPONSIBILITIES

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information when using our tools
  • Use the tools as intended and not for any improper purpose
  • Maintain your own backup of any important health data
  • Verify any critical calculations or readings
  • Consult with veterinary professionals for medical decisions

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Unless otherwise stated, BellenPaws.com and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on the Website. All intellectual property rights are reserved.

You must not:

  • Republish material from this Website without attribution
  • Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the Website
  • Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from the Website for commercial purposes
  • Redistribute content from BellenPaws.com (unless content is specifically made for redistribution)

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

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