Terms of Use

CANINE School (canine.school.nz)

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CANINE School (“the School”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and acknowledge that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use this platform.

The materials contained within CANINE School are protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.

2. Educational Purpose

CANINE School is an educational platform providing online courses, lectures, and instructional materials related to dog training, scentwork, canine fitness, and sport-based training.

All content is provided for educational purposes only. Participation in any training activity is voluntary and undertaken at your own discretion and risk.

Completion of courses or use of materials does not guarantee specific training outcomes or competition results.

3. Use License

Permission is granted to access and, where applicable, temporarily download one copy of course materials for personal, non-commercial use only.

This license does not transfer ownership. Under this license, you may not:

  • Modify, copy, or reproduce the materials
  • Use the materials for commercial purposes
  • Share, resell, distribute, or publicly display course content
  • Record, screen-capture, or redistribute videos or lectures
  • Attempt to reverse engineer or access platform software
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices
  • Share login credentials or provide access to another individual

Violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of access without refund.

4. Account Access

Enrollment grants access to one individual user only. Account sharing is strictly prohibited.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and all activity that occurs under your account.

5. Dog Welfare & Assumption of Risk

Dog training and physical activity carry inherent risks. By using CANINE School, you acknowledge that:

  • You are solely responsible for assessing your dog’s physical and emotional readiness
  • You will ensure all training setups are safe and appropriate
  • You assume all risk related to participation in training activities

CANINE School is not responsible for injury, illness, or damage involving dogs, handlers, equipment, or property.

6. No Veterinary or Medical Advice

Content provided through CANINE School does not constitute veterinary, medical, or behavioural diagnosis or treatment.

Nothing on this platform replaces advice from a qualified veterinarian, veterinary behaviourist, or other licensed professional. You are encouraged to seek professional advice where appropriate.

7. Disclaimer

All materials are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. CANINE School disclaims all warranties including, but not limited to, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CANINE School shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the platform or materials, including loss of data, loss of income, or interruption of training activities.

9. Content Updates

Course content may be updated, modified, or removed at any time without notice. CANINE School is not obligated to update previously released materials.

10. External Links

The School may include links to external sites. CANINE School is not responsible for the content or practices of any linked websites.

11. Modifications to Terms

These Terms may be revised at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the current version.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand, without regard to conflict of law principles.