IMPORTANT: This website provides general information about dogs for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content on this website is not a substitute for professional veterinary, medical, behavioural, or other expert advice. If You do not agree with this Disclaimer, please stop using this Website immediately.

1. General Disclaimer

The information provided by Best Dog (“We,” “Us,” or “Our”) on bestdog.au (the “Website”) is for general informational and educational purposes only. This Website is intended to serve readers in Australia, New Zealand, and worldwide.

All information on the Website is provided in good faith and is based on research available at the time of publication. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law (including the Australian Consumer Law), the information is provided for general guidance and We are unable to make formal representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, We shall not have any liability to You for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the Website or reliance on any information provided on the Website. Your use of the Website and Your reliance on any information on the Website is solely at Your own risk.

2. Consent

By accessing and using this Website, You hereby consent to this Disclaimer and agree to its terms. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, We will not be liable for any damages experienced in connection with the use of Our Website.

If You do not agree with this Disclaimer, STOP now and do not access or use this Website.

3. AI-Generated Content Disclosure

In the interests of transparency and in alignment with the Australian Government’s voluntary guidance on AI-generated content transparency (published by the National AI Centre, Department of Industry, Science and Resources, November 2025), We disclose the following:

3.1 Use of Artificial Intelligence

This Website may contain content that has been created, assisted, or modified using artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies, including but not limited to text generation, research assistance, and content drafting tools. AI is used as part of our content creation workflow to support research and help produce comprehensive breed and care information for our readers.

3.2 Human Editorial Review

All AI-assisted content published on this Website is reviewed by our editorial team prior to publication. Our team draws on extensive research, reputable veterinary and breed resources, and publicly available expert guidance to ensure content quality and accuracy. For matters specific to Your dog’s individual health or circumstances, We recommend consulting a qualified veterinary professional.

3.3 Nature of AI-Assisted Content

Our editorial team reviews all AI-assisted content before publication to improve quality and accuracy. As with any research-based content, readers should be aware that information may evolve over time and should be verified with a qualified professional where important decisions are involved.

3.4 Accuracy of AI-Assisted Content

We take reasonable steps to review and improve the quality of all content published on this Website. We encourage readers to verify important details with a qualified professional, particularly where decisions may affect animal health or wellbeing. Our content is intended as a helpful resource to be used alongside professional guidance.

3.5 Your Responsibility

You should always verify information found on this Website with a qualified professional before making decisions that affect the health, safety, or wellbeing of any animal or person. You should exercise discretion and seek expert advice when making decisions based on any content on this Website, whether AI-generated or otherwise.

4. General Information — Not a Substitute for Professional Advice

IMPORTANT: The content on this Website, including but not limited to information about dog breeds, health conditions, nutrition, training, grooming, and behaviour, is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice of any kind.

Specifically:

Veterinary advice, diagnosis, and treatment should always be obtained from a qualified and registered veterinarian. The health information on this Website is general in nature and is not intended to replace a professional consultation.
Behavioural concerns should be addressed by a certified animal behaviourist or qualified dog trainer who can assess Your dog in person.
Nutritional decisions, particularly significant dietary changes, should be guided by a veterinary nutritionist familiar with Your dog’s individual needs.
The information on this Website is designed to support, not replace, the relationship between You and Your dog’s veterinary or professional care providers.
Never disregard professional veterinary advice or delay seeking it because of something You have read on this Website.
If Your dog is experiencing a medical emergency, contact Your veterinarian or nearest emergency animal hospital immediately.

Best Dog is an informational website, not a veterinary practice or professional advisory service. Our content is created through careful research and editorial review, but it should always be verified with a qualified professional before being relied upon for decisions affecting the health or wellbeing of any animal.

5. Our Commitment to Accuracy

We make every reasonable effort to ensure the information published on this Website is accurate, well-researched, and up to date. However, We ask readers to be aware of the following:

While We strive for accuracy, some information may occasionally require updating or correction as new research becomes available.
Information may become outdated over time as veterinary science, breed standards, regulations, and best practices evolve.
Breed-specific information, including temperament descriptions, health predispositions, size ranges, and other characteristics, represents general tendencies and may not apply to every individual dog.
Health information is general in nature and should not be relied upon for diagnosing or treating any condition in any specific animal.
We encourage readers to verify important details independently, particularly where they may affect the care of an animal, as information across all sources can vary.

If You identify any errors or outdated information on the Website, We encourage You to contact Us at bestdog.au@gmail.com so We can review and correct it where appropriate.

6. Australian Consumer Law Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), as set out in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), provides consumers with certain rights and guarantees that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified.

Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify any rights or remedies You may have under the ACL or any equivalent consumer protection legislation in New Zealand (including the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (NZ) and the Fair Trading Act 1986 (NZ)) or any other applicable jurisdiction, to the extent that such rights and remedies cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Our liability for any breach of a non-excludable guarantee is limited to the resupply of the relevant information or content.

This Disclaimer does not attempt to exclude liability for misleading or deceptive conduct under Section 18 of the ACL or equivalent provisions. We endeavour to ensure that all content on this Website is not misleading or deceptive. However, given the nature of AI-assisted content and the general informational purpose of this Website, some information may be incomplete or imprecise.

7. Content Disclaimer

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, We are not responsible or liable for any content posted on Our Website or in connection with Our Website, whether posted or caused by users of the Website or by Us.

Although We may provide guidelines for user conduct and postings, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, We do not control what users post, transmit, or share on the Website. This extends to both the content users publish and their conduct, whether online or offline.

8. User-Generated Content

This Website may allow users to submit comments, reviews, or other content (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, You acknowledge and agree that:

You are solely responsible for Your User Content and the consequences of posting it.
We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of any User Content.
User Content represents the views of the individual user and not those of Best Dog.
We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to publish any User Content at Our sole discretion, without notice or explanation.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from User Content, including content that is inaccurate, defamatory, offensive, or otherwise harmful.
You grant Us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide licence to use, reproduce, modify, and display Your User Content in connection with the Website.

User comments should not be considered professional advice. Always verify any advice or information provided by other users with a qualified professional.

9. External Links Disclaimer

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or content belonging to or originating from third parties. We do not investigate, monitor, or check such external links for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness.

We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked through this Website.

It is Your responsibility to make Your own decisions about the accuracy, currency, reliability, and correctness of information contained in linked external websites. Links to external websites do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any material, products, or services on those sites.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, We will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between You and third-party providers of products or services.

10. Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure

This Website may contain affiliate links, sponsored content, or advertising. This means:

We may earn a commission or receive compensation if You click on an affiliate link and/or make a purchase through that link. This comes at no additional cost to You.
Some content on this Website may be sponsored by or created in partnership with third-party brands, products, or services.
The presence of affiliate links or sponsored content does not influence Our editorial content or opinions. However, We acknowledge that a commercial relationship exists.
We will endeavour to clearly disclose any sponsored content or material affiliate relationships in accordance with the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) Code of Ethics and applicable advertising standards.

Affiliate and advertising relationships do not constitute an endorsement, warranty, or guarantee of the products or services promoted. You should conduct Your own due diligence before purchasing any product or service.

11. Reviews Disclaimer

At various times, We may provide reviews of products, services, or other resources, including reviews of dog-related products, foods, services, and applications. Any such reviews represent the good-faith opinions of the author.

The products and services reviewed may be provided to Us for free or at a reduced price as an incentive to provide a review. Regardless of any such incentives, We will endeavour to provide honest reviews.

You acknowledge that You should conduct Your own due diligence and should not rely solely upon any reviews provided on this Website. Individual results and experiences may vary.

We will disclose the existence of any material discounts or incentives received in exchange for providing a review. If You would like more information about any such arrangements, contact Us at bestdog.au@gmail.com.

12. Email and Newsletter Disclaimer

If You subscribe to Our email newsletter or other email communications:

The information contained in Our emails is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional veterinary, medical, or other expert advice.
We comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) and will only send You commercial electronic messages with Your consent. Every email will identify Us as the sender and include a functional unsubscribe mechanism.
We will not sell, rent, or share Your email address with third parties for their direct marketing purposes without Your explicit consent, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Email content may contain affiliate links, promotions, or sponsored material, which will be identified where applicable.
We do not guarantee the delivery, timeliness, or security of emails, as these depend on third-party email service providers and internet infrastructure.

13. Social Media Disclaimer

Best Dog may maintain a presence on various social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter). With respect to Our social media presence:

Content shared on Our social media accounts is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as professional advice.
The views expressed by third parties (including followers, commenters, or other users) on Our social media pages are those of the individual poster and do not represent the views of Best Dog.
We do not endorse, verify, or take responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any content posted by third parties on Our social media pages.
When You use Our social media pages, You are using an external platform and are bound by that platform’s terms and conditions.
We reserve the right to remove, block, or report content or users that post material that is offensive, abusive, defamatory, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate.
Social media content may contain affiliate links or sponsored posts, which will be identified where required by applicable advertising standards.

14. Copyright and Fair Dealing

14.1 Copyright

© 2026 Best Dog. All Rights Reserved. All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, is the property of Best Dog or its content creators and is protected by the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from this Website without Our prior written consent, except as permitted under applicable law.

14.2 Fair Dealing

Australia’s copyright law operates under the principle of “fair dealing,” not the US concept of “fair use.” Under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), limited use of copyrighted material is permitted only for the following specific purposes:

Research or study
Criticism or review (with appropriate acknowledgement)
Parody or satire
Reporting the news
Judicial proceedings or professional legal advice
Access for persons with a disability

Any use of content from this Website that falls outside these permitted purposes requires Our prior written consent. If You wish to use copyrighted material from this Website for purposes that go beyond fair dealing, please contact Us at bestdog.au@gmail.com.

14.3 Third-Party Copyright

This Website may contain images, text, or other materials sourced from third parties under licence or in accordance with fair dealing provisions. Copyright for such materials remains with the original rights holders. If You believe any content on this Website infringes Your copyright, please contact Us immediately with details of the alleged infringement.

15. Personal Responsibility

You acknowledge You are using Our Website voluntarily and that any choices, actions, and results now and in the future are solely Your responsibility.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, We will not be liable to You or any other party for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information given on the Website, including but not limited to decisions relating to the health, nutrition, training, or care of any animal.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law (including the Australian Consumer Law and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (NZ)):

We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from or related to Your use of, or inability to use, this Website.
We shall not be liable for any injury, illness, death, or damage to any animal or person resulting from reliance on information provided on this Website.
We shall not be liable for any loss of data, business interruption, or financial loss arising from the use of this Website.
Our total aggregate liability, to the extent that liability cannot be excluded, shall be limited to the amount of AUD $100 or the resupply of the relevant content, whichever is less.

This limitation applies regardless of whether the liability arises in contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or otherwise.

17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Best Dog, its owners, operators, contributors, editors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

Your use of or reliance on the Website or its content.
Your violation of this Disclaimer or any applicable law.
Any User Content You submit or post on the Website.
Any third-party claim related to Your use of the Website.

18. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by Our Privacy Policy, which is available at bestdog.au/privacy-policy/. We collect and handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and where applicable, the Privacy Act 2020 (NZ) and the New Zealand Information Privacy Principles.

For full details on how We collect, use, store, and disclose Your personal information, please refer to Our Privacy Policy.

19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Disclaimer is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia. Any disputes arising from or in connection with this Disclaimer or the use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

For users accessing this Website from New Zealand, nothing in this Disclaimer limits or excludes rights available under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (NZ) or the Fair Trading Act 1986 (NZ) to the extent they apply.

For users accessing this Website from other jurisdictions, You are responsible for ensuring Your use of the Website complies with all applicable local laws.

20. Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to update or modify this Disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this Website. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this Disclaimer will be revised accordingly.

Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes Your acceptance of the revised Disclaimer. We encourage You to review this Disclaimer periodically.

21. Severability

If any provision of this Disclaimer is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

22. Contact Us

If You have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Disclaimer, the content on Our Website, or wish to report errors or inaccuracies, please contact Us at:

Email: bestdog.au@gmail.com

Website: bestdog.au

We aim to respond to all enquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

This Disclaimer has been prepared with reference to Australian law, including the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), and Spam Act 2003 (Cth), as well as applicable New Zealand consumer protection legislation. It is not legal advice.