Terms of Service
Last updated: April 27, 2026
These Terms of Service govern your use of pupprofiles.dog (the “Site”), operated by Karis Enterprises (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest content or data from the Site in bulk without written permission.
- Use automated bots or scripts to interact with the Site in a way that degrades performance.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its infrastructure.
- Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, or violates third-party rights.
- Use the Site to distribute spam, malware, or phishing material.
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access for users who violate these Terms.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on PupProfiles — including text, images, graphics, logos, and software — is owned by Karis Enterprises or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our prior written consent.
Breed photographs displayed on the Site are sourced from the Dog CEO API (dog.ceo) under open licenses. Attribution requirements for those images are governed by their respective licenses.
3. Informational Purpose Only
The content on PupProfiles — including breed profiles, care guides, training articles, and health information — is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute veterinary, medical, legal, or professional advice.
Always consult a licensed veterinarian for health concerns about your dog. Breed characteristics described on this Site are generalizations; individual dogs may vary significantly. PupProfiles makes no guarantee that the information is complete, current, or error-free.
4. Affiliate Links and Advertising
PupProfiles participates in affiliate programs. Some links on this Site are affiliate links — if you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our full Affiliate Disclosure for details.
The Site also displays third-party advertisements through Google AdSense. We do not endorse the products or services advertised by third parties, and we are not responsible for the content or accuracy of those advertisements.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including rescue organizations, breeders, adoption platforms, and product retailers. These links are provided as a convenience. We have no control over the content or practices of third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or terms. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk.
6. Adoption Search Results
The adoption search feature uses third-party search and AI services to surface dog adoption listings. PupProfiles does not verify the accuracy, availability, or legitimacy of individual listings. Always contact the rescue organization or shelter directly to confirm a dog's availability and adoption requirements. We are not a party to any adoption transaction.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KARIS ENTERPRISES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, INCLUDING ANY RELIANCE ON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE SITE. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed $100 USD.
9. Newsletter
By subscribing to the Pupdate newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from PupProfiles. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email. We will not share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes. See our Privacy Policy for details.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Orange County, California.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.