Terms Of Use

Effective Date: 2 April 2026

Welcome to Canine Journal® (“Site”), operated by Cover Story Media®, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Use Of The Site

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You may not:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the Site
  • Use automated systems (bots, scraping, data mining) without permission

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site at any time.

2. Content Disclaimer

All content provided on this Site is for informational purposes only.

We make no guarantees regarding:

  • Accuracy
  • Completeness
  • Reliability

Your use of any information on this Site is at your own risk.

3. Medical And Professional Disclaimer

Content related to pet health, behavior, or nutrition is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice.

Always consult a licensed veterinarian for medical concerns regarding your pet.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, images, graphics, logos, and design — is owned by or licensed to Cover Story Media®, Inc.

You may:

  • View and print content for personal, non-commercial use

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit content without permission

5. AI, Scraping, And Data Use Restrictions

You may not use this Site or its content for:

  • Training machine learning or artificial intelligence models
  • Data mining, scraping, or automated extraction
  • Building databases or datasets derived from our content

without our prior written consent.

Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

6. User Submissions And Community Content

If you submit content (comments, messages, or other materials), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content.

We reserve the right to:

  • Remove or edit user content
  • Moderate discussions
  • Restrict or disable user participation

You are responsible for ensuring your submissions do not violate laws or third-party rights.

This Site may contain links to third-party websites.

We do not control or endorse third-party content and are not responsible for:

  • Their content
  • Their privacy practices
  • Their services

Use third-party sites at your own risk.

This Site displays advertisements and participates in affiliate marketing programs, including partnerships with Raptive.

We may earn compensation when users:

  • Click advertisements
  • Purchase products through affiliate links

Advertising and consent tools may:

  • Use cookies and tracking technologies (subject to your consent)
  • Affect page layout, load times, or user experience

You acknowledge that ads and related technologies are a core part of how this Site operates.

9. Privacy And Data Collection

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

We use a consent management platform to allow you to control how cookies and tracking technologies are used.

You can exercise your opt-out rights by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our website footer. This allows you to opt out of certain data uses, including interest-based advertising.

You may also use browser-based controls, such as Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals, to communicate your preferences.

10. Limitation Of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

Our total liability, if any, shall not exceed the greater of:

  • $100, or
  • Any amount you paid us in the six months prior to the claim

11. Disclaimer Of Warranties

This Site is provided “as is” and “as available.”

We disclaim all warranties, including:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement

We do not guarantee that:

  • The Site will be error-free
  • The Site will be uninterrupted
  • The Site is free of harmful components

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Cover Story Media®, Inc. and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

13. Arbitration Agreement

You agree that any dispute related to your use of this Site will be resolved through binding arbitration, not in court, except where prohibited by law.

Key Terms:

  • Arbitration will be conducted by JAMS
  • Claims must be brought individually (no class actions)
  • You may bring claims in small claims court if eligible
  • Claims must be filed within one (1) year

The arbitrator has exclusive authority to resolve disputes related to these Terms.

14. Waiver Of Jury Trial And Class Actions

You waive the right to:

  • A jury trial
  • Participate in class, collective, or representative actions

All disputes must be handled individually.

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used improperly, you may submit a notice including:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the infringing material
  • Your contact information
  • A statement of good faith belief
  • A statement under penalty of perjury
  • Your signature

Notices can be sent to:

Cover Story Media, Inc.
380-H Knollwood St #165
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

16. Anti-Spam Policy

You may not use this Site to send or distribute unsolicited commercial messages (“spam”).

We reserve the right to block or restrict access for violations.

17. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason.

18. Changes To These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

19. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles.

20. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us.