TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LAST UPDATED: 10/02/2026
These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) are entered into between Bark Boss Academy LLC (“Bark Boss Academy,” “Bark Boss,” “Provider,” “we,”, “us,” or “our”) and the individual purchasing or receiving services or accessing the website (“Client,” “you,” “your”, or “user”).
By accessing or using the Bark Boss Academy website, purchasing services, scheduling services, submitting payment, signing electronically, or participating in Bark Boss Academy services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you may not access the website, purchase or participate in Bark Boss Academy services.
1. BARK BOSS ACADEMY SERVICES
Bark Boss Academy provides in-person dog training services designed to help clients develop obedience skills, address behavior concerns, improve communication, and build a stronger relationship between dogs and their owners.
Services may include:
Private training
Day Train
Group classes
Specialized training
Behavior modification
Other in-person training services offered by Bark Boss Academy
The specific services included depend on the training program purchased.
Bark Boss Academy may change its training methods, locations, trainers, scheduling format, or delivery methods when reasonably necessary, provided that the purchased services are substantially performed.
2. CLIENT AND DOGS
A Client is any person who purchases or provides payment information for Bark Boss Academy training services, whether or not the Client has separately signed a written client agreement.
The terms of this Agreement apply only to the dog or dogs identified in the applicable Client agreement or purchase.
The Client represents that they are the legal owner of the dog or have legal authority from the owner to place the dog in Bark Boss Academy’s care and to make decisions regarding the dog.
Training agreements are non-transferable unless Bark Boss Academy agrees otherwise in writing.
3. YOUR PURCHASED TRAINING PROGRAM
The specific services, number of sessions, equipment, group classes, app access, and other benefits included in a Client’s training program are those stated in the program description and purchase agreement in effect at the time of purchase.
Prices are not incorporated into these Terms and Conditions and may change for future purchases.
4. GUIDING PAW APP
Certain Bark Boss Academy training programs may include access to the Guiding Paw application as a digital training resource.
Guiding Paw is operated by Guiding Paw LLC, a separate business under common ownership.
When Guiding Paw is included with a Bark Boss Academy training program:
The Client’s agreement for in-person training services is with Bark Boss Academy LLC.
Guiding Paw LLC provides the digital application and related technology.
Bark Boss Academy’s in-person training services are not provided by Guiding Paw LLC.
Use of the Guiding Paw application is subject to the Guiding Paw Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Liability Waiver, as applicable.
Any Guiding Paw subscription, upgrade, additional program, or other purchase made directly through Guiding Paw is separate from the Client’s Bark Boss Academy training agreement.
Payment obligations for a Bark Boss Academy training program are separate from any Guiding Paw subscription or other purchase made directly through Guiding Paw.
The cancellation of a Guiding Paw subscription does not cancel or reduce the Client’s payment obligations for a Bark Boss Academy training program.
5. GROUP CLASSES
When group classes are included in a Client’s purchased program they are available after completion of the applicable training program unless Bark Boss Academy provides otherwise.
Included group classes must be used within 6 months from the date the Client completes the applicable training program.
Unused classes expire after the six-month period and have no cash value.
Unused classes may not be transferred to another Client or dog unless Bark Boss Academy agrees otherwise in writing.
Group classes are offered on scheduled dates and times determined by Bark Boss Academy.
Availability is subject to trainer availability, class size, location availability, scheduling, and other operational considerations.
Bark Boss Academy does not guarantee that a specific class date, time, location, or frequency will always be available.
Bark Boss Academy may establish reasonable safety requirements for participation in group classes.
Bark Boss Academy may restrict, modify, postpone, or discontinue a dog’s participation in a group class when, in Bark Boss Academy’s judgment, the dog’s behavior, health, or circumstances create a safety concern for the dog, other dogs, Clients, trainers, staff, or members of the public.
Bark Boss Academy may recommend private training, additional training, specific equipment, management strategies, or another training format before permitting participation in a group class.
6. PROGRAM COMPLETION
Each training program has a specific training period established as part of the program purchased by the Client.
The Client must complete all training sessions and services included in the purchased program within the timeframe specified by that program.
For example, if the Client purchases a 12-week program, the Client must complete the program within 12 weeks of the program start date, subject only to the rescheduling allowance provided under these Terms and Conditions.
Unless otherwise specifically stated in the applicable program description or purchase agreement, the Client is permitted one rescheduled training session during the program. The one permitted reschedule does not create an additional training period beyond the program’s stated timeframe unless Bark Boss Academy expressly agrees otherwise in writing.
The Client is responsible for attending scheduled sessions, completing and submitting assigned homework, practicing with their dog between sessions, and communicating with Bark Boss Academy regarding circumstances that may interfere with completing the program within the required timeframe.
Failure to complete the program within the applicable program timeframe, including the permitted reschedule, does not entitle the Client to additional sessions, an extension, a refund, credit, or other compensation unless Bark Boss Academy expressly agrees otherwise in writing or applicable law requires otherwise.
Bark Boss Academy may, in its sole discretion, allow additional time when circumstances warrant, but any such extension is discretionary and does not create a right to an extension for the Client or any other Client.
7. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful dog training requires active participation by the Client.
The Client agrees to:
Provide accurate and complete information regarding the dog’s history, behavior, health, and known risks.
Follow Bark Boss Academy’s training instructions.
Practice assigned exercises with the dog as directed.
Complete and submit assigned homework and training repetitions.
Communicate concerns or problems in a timely manner.
Use training equipment properly.
Follow all safety instructions.
Maintain reasonable control of the dog.
Disclose any known history of aggression, biting, reactivity, resource guarding, escape behavior, or other behavior that could present a safety concern.
The Client understands that failure to consistently participate in the training program may significantly affect results.
8. DOG BEHAVIOR, SAFETY, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
The Client acknowledges that dog behavior is unpredictable and that even dogs with training may react unexpectedly.
Obedience training and behavior modification involve inherent risks, including but not limited to:
Bites
Scratches
Injury to dogs or people
Interaction with other dogs or animals
Vehicular travel
Traffic
Crowds
Unfamiliar environments
Weather and environmental conditions
Escape or running away
Property damage
Illness or injury
Unexpected behavioral reactions
The Client assumes responsibility for the actions of their dog, subject to applicable law.
The Client acknowledges that some behavior problems cannot be completely eliminated and may instead need to be controlled, modified, managed, and reinforced throughout the dog’s life.
The Client understands that Bark Boss Academy works to prevent accidents and injuries but that accidents and injuries may occur despite reasonable care.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Client assumes the inherent risks associated with dog training and agrees to release Bark Boss Academy and its agents from claims arising from such risks, except to the extent liability cannot legally be waived.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to release liability that cannot legally be released or limited.
9. AGGRESSION, REACTIVITY, AND MUZZLE REQUIREMENTS
If Bark Boss Academy determines that a dog presents a safety concern and recommends that the dog wear a muzzle, the Client agrees to provide and properly use an appropriate muzzle as instructed.
The Client understands that training does not guarantee that aggression or reactivity will disappear.
When Bark Boss Academy recommends a muzzle or other safety equipment for the dog, the Client remains responsible for following that recommendation in situations where it is necessary to safely manage the dog.
10. SAFETY AND BARK BOSS ACADEMY’S RIGHT TO MODIFY OR STOP TRAINING
Bark Boss Academy may modify, pause, reschedule, relocate, or discontinue a training session or service when reasonably necessary because of:
Unsafe behavior
Aggression or severe reactivity
Health concerns
Injury or illness
Equipment concerns
Weather or environmental conditions
Failure to follow safety instructions
Failure to disclose relevant information about the dog
Any other circumstance creating a reasonable safety concern
Bark Boss Academy reserves the right to refuse or terminate services when a dog presents a danger to itself, other dogs, people, property, or the surrounding environment.
If material facts about a dog are knowingly withheld or inaccurately disclosed during an evaluation, consultation, phone call, or enrollment process and problems arise during training, Bark Boss Academy may terminate the Agreement at the Client’s expense.
Bark Boss Academy reserves the right to refuse or terminate service when reasonably necessary for health or safety.
11. TRAINING EQUIPMENT
When equipment is included with a Client’s program, the Client is responsible for properly caring for and using that equipment.
The Client agrees to:
Read manufacturer instructions.
Follow Bark Boss Academy’s instructions.
Use equipment only as directed.
Properly maintain and store equipment.
Not leave training equipment on a dog unattended or overnight unless specifically instructed otherwise.
The Client may be responsible for the full replacement cost of equipment that is lost or damaged through misuse, negligence, accidental damage, or other circumstances attributable to the Client or the Client’s dog.
12. NO GUARANTEE OF SPECIFIC RESULTS
Every dog has a different temperament, history, learning ability, environment, and set of behavioral circumstances. Owners also vary in their ability and willingness to follow training instructions.
Therefore, results will vary.
Bark Boss Academy does not guarantee that a particular behavior will be eliminated or that a dog will achieve a specific behavioral outcome.
At the conclusion of training, Bark Boss Academy may have the Client demonstrate training skills learned by the dog, including obedience to verbal commands and proper use of applicable equipment.
When a Client has followed Bark Boss Academy’s instructions, including completing assigned homework, practicing the recommended repetitions, implementing training at home, and communicating issues in sufficient time for Bark Boss Academy to address them, Bark Boss Academy may, at its discretion, provide additional assistance if the dog has not demonstrated the expected training skills.
Any additional assistance may include additional sessions, group sessions, phone support, email support, or video support.
Additional assistance is provided at Bark Boss Academy’s discretion and is not guaranteed.
13. MEDICAL AND VETERINARY REQUIREMENTS
The Client represents that the dog is in appropriate health and able to participate in the selected training program.
The Client agrees to notify Bark Boss Academy of any known:
Illness
Injury
Contagious condition
Recent surgery
Medical treatment
Health condition affecting participation
Exposure to a contagious illness
Other conditions that could affect the safety of the dog or others
Bark Boss Academy reserves the right to cancel, postpone, modify, or refuse service when a dog presents a potentially infectious, unsafe, or otherwise inappropriate condition for participation.
The Client agrees to maintain vaccinations appropriate for participation in Bark Boss Academy services, including rabies vaccination as required by applicable law or Bark Boss Academy policy, and to provide vaccination records when requested.
The Client authorizes Bark Boss Academy to seek emergency veterinary assistance when reasonably necessary during the performance of its services.
The Client is responsible for all veterinary expenses associated with their dog, including diagnosis, treatment, medication, medical supplies, transportation, or other veterinary services.
Where reasonably necessary in an emergency, the Client authorizes Bark Boss Academy and the Client’s veterinarian to share relevant veterinary or medical information concerning the dog with a veterinary facility or other appropriate care provider.
The Client acknowledges that Bark Boss Academy will make reasonable efforts to contact the Client regarding illness, injury, treatment, or potential problems as soon as reasonably possible when the situation is not immediately life-threatening.
Bark Boss Academy is not responsible for the medical decisions, treatment, or actions of veterinary professionals.
14. CLIENT CONCERNS AFTER SERVICES
The Client agrees to communicate any concerns regarding a training service to Bark Boss Academy as soon as reasonably possible and, when applicable, within 24 hours following the dog’s return or conclusion of the applicable service period.
Failure to communicate a concern within that period may be considered evidence that the Client accepted the service as satisfactorily completed, except where prohibited by applicable law.
15. TRANSPORTATION
When transportation is included in or separately agreed upon as part of a Bark Boss Academy service, the Client authorizes Bark Boss Academy or its designated trainer to transport the dog in a vehicle.
Transportation may be modified or declined when Bark Boss Academy determines that transportation is not reasonably safe or appropriate.
16. CANCELLATION, RESCHEDULING, AND NO-SHOWS
Scheduled training sessions are reserved specifically for the Client and their dog.
The Client must provide at least 24 hours’ notice when unable to attend a scheduled session.
When proper notice is provided, Bark Boss Academy will make reasonable efforts to accommodate a rescheduled session.
The rescheduled session will depend on trainer availability, and the Client agrees to be flexible regarding the new appointment time.
Unless otherwise stated in the Client’s program, the Client may reschedule a maximum of one session during the training program.
A session missed without proper notice may be forfeited and will not be made up.
Arriving more than 30 minutes late may be considered a no-show.
If a Client is consistently late, Bark Boss Academy may cancel or shorten the session at its discretion.
The Client remains responsible for applicable payment obligations.
17. PAYMENT TERMS
The Client agrees to pay the full amount for the training program selected at the time of purchase.
If services are not paid in full before the start of training, the Client agrees to make payments according to the payment plan established at purchase.
Payment plans are payment arrangements for a purchased Bark Boss Academy training program and are not month-to-month training subscriptions.
Payment plans for Bark Boss Academy training programs are separate from any Guiding Paw subscription.
If a scheduled payment is more than 5 business days late, Bark Boss Academy may charge a $25 late fee.
If the Client fails to make timely and complete payments, Bark Boss Academy may, at its discretion, terminate the Agreement and retain fees already paid, subject to applicable law.
Returned checks may be subject to a $25 returned-payment fee.
If an unpaid balance remains outstanding for more than 30 days and the Client has not made satisfactory payment arrangements, Bark Boss Academy may refer the account to an external collection agency.
The Client is responsible, to the extent permitted by law, for reasonable collection costs, attorney fees, and other expenses incurred in collecting an unpaid balance.
18. COLLECTION COMMUNICATION
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Client authorizes Bark Boss Academy and any designated collection agency to contact the Client using the contact information provided by the Client, including:
Telephone calls
Text messages
Other legally permitted forms of communication
The Client understands that message or data rates may apply.
Where legally permitted, communications may include prerecorded or artificial voice messages or automated dialing technology.
19. REFUND POLICY
Bark Boss Academy does not offer refunds for training services, programs, or products once purchased, except where required by applicable law or when Bark Boss Academy voluntarily approves a refund.
All sales are final.
If Bark Boss Academy elects, in its discretion, to issue a refund under circumstances where a refund is not otherwise required, the refund may be subject to a 20% processing and administrative fee.
Failure to attend, failure to complete training, dissatisfaction with the pace of progress, or a decision not to continue training does not automatically create a right to a refund.
20. INTRO SESSION DEPOSITS
When an Intro Session requires a prepaid deposit, the deposit is used to reserve the Client’s appointment time.
The deposit is applied toward the Client’s training program if the Client chooses to move forward with training.
If the Client attends the Intro Session and chooses not to proceed with a training program, the deposit may be refunded provided the client requests the refund at the time of the intro session.
If the Client cancels or misses the scheduled Intro Session, the deposit is non-refundable.
Same-day cancellations and no-shows are treated as forfeited appointment slots.
21. CHARGEBACKS AND PAYMENT DISPUTES
The Client agrees to contact Bark Boss Academy directly to attempt to resolve billing concerns before initiating a chargeback or payment dispute.
The Client agrees not to initiate a chargeback or payment dispute for services that have been scheduled, reserved, or completed solely because the Client:
Changed their mind
Failed to attend
Failed to complete the program
Failed to practice
Was dissatisfied with results
Decided not to continue training
Cancelled a separate Guiding Paw subscription
To the extent permitted by applicable law, initiating a chargeback in violation of this Agreement constitutes a breach of contract, and the Client may be responsible for related processing fees, collection costs, and reasonable attorney fees.
Nothing in this section limits rights that cannot legally be waived.
22. BUSINESS CHANGES AND CONTINUITY OF SERVICES
The Client acknowledges that Bark Boss Academy may change ownership, structure, trainers, scheduling format, training locations, business organization, or business name.
Such changes do not automatically cancel, void, or alter the Client’s purchased training program so long as the services are substantially performed.
If Bark Boss Academy ceases operations, merges, transfers operations, or dissolves, Bark Boss Academy may complete services directly, through a designated trainer, or through a successor provider.
Completion of the training program in this manner constitutes performance of the purchased services.
A change in ownership, trainer assignment, business name, location, or business structure is not, by itself, grounds for cancellation or refund once training has begun.
Once the purchased training services have been provided, the services are considered rendered, subject to rights that cannot legally be waived.
23. FUTURE SERVICES
This Agreement may also govern future Bark Boss Academy services scheduled or purchased by the Client unless Bark Boss Academy provides a new agreement.
Bark Boss Academy may terminate future services due to nonpayment or when, in Bark Boss Academy’s judgment, the Client’s dog presents a danger to itself, other animals, people, property, or the surrounding environment.
If Bark Boss Academy determines that a dog presents an immediate safety concern while in its care, Bark Boss Academy may require the Client or an authorized representative to retrieve the dog as soon as reasonably possible.
If the Client fails to retrieve the dog after being properly notified, Bark Boss Academy may arrange appropriate temporary care, transportation, or other necessary services, with associated costs being the Client’s responsibility to the extent permitted by law.
24. INJURY TO BARK BOSS, OTHER PEOPLE, ANIMALS, OR PROPERTY
The Client is responsible, to the extent permitted by applicable law, for medical expenses, property damage, and other damages resulting from an injury or damage caused by the Client’s dog.
The Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Bark Boss Academy and any applicable property or business owner where training is conducted from claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and reasonable attorney fees arising from the Client’s dog.
If Bark Boss Academy has agreed to follow specific safety precautions for the dog, Bark Boss Academy agrees to use reasonable care in maintaining those precautions while the dog is in its care.
Nothing in this provision releases Bark Boss Academy from liability for its own negligence or willful misconduct where such liability cannot legally be waived.
25. MEDIA RELEASE
The Client agrees that Bark Boss Academy may use photographs, videos, homework videos, or other training-related media involving the Client’s dog for:
Training reference
Educational purposes
Website content
Social media
Advertising
Marketing
Promotional materials
If the Client does not wish their dog to be photographed or recorded for promotional purposes, the Client must notify Bark Boss Academy in writing.
26. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bark Boss Academy LLC, its owners, officers, employees, trainers, agents, contractors, licensors, suppliers, and applicable facility owners from losses, expenses, damages, liabilities, claims, and reasonable attorney fees arising from:
The Client’s violation of this Agreement
The Client’s negligent or wrongful conduct
The Client’s dog’s conduct
Failure to disclose relevant information about the dog
Failure to follow safety or training instructions
Use of the services by the Client or the Client’s dog
This provision does not apply to liability that cannot legally be shifted to the Client.
27. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bark Boss Academy, its owners, employees, trainers, agents, contractors, and representatives shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, special, or punitive damages arising from the use of the services.
The maximum amount of damages a Client may recover for a claim relating to this Agreement or the services provided under it shall not exceed the Total Cost of Services paid by the Client for the applicable services, except where a greater amount is required by applicable law.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
28. MEDIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Except for emergencies, safety-related matters, and overdue payments for services already rendered, the Client and Bark Boss Academy agree to first attempt to resolve disputes in good faith.
The parties may attempt up to two good-faith consultations within 14 days.
If the issue cannot be resolved through those efforts, either party may pursue the remedies available under this Agreement and applicable law.
Any mandatory arbitration provision applicable to a particular claim is set forth below.
29. ARBITRATION AND DISPUTES
Any legal claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, the Bark Boss Academy website, or services provided under this Agreement, except intellectual property claims and other claims specifically excluded from arbitration by law, shall be resolved through confidential mandatory binding arbitration to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Arbitration shall be conducted under the applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Unless otherwise required by law, arbitration shall take place in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Each party shall bear one-half of the arbitration fees and costs, and each party shall bear their own attorney fees, except where applicable law or the arbitration rules require otherwise.
Claims shall be arbitrated on an individual basis and shall not be consolidated with claims or controversies involving other clients or parties unless legally required.
To the extent permitted by law, any claim relating to the website or services must be initiated within one year after the cause of action arose, or the claim will be waived and barred.
30. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
31. WEBSITE USE AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THE BARK BOSS ACADEMY WEBSITE.
By accessing or using the Bark Boss Academy website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you may not access or use the website.
If you do not understand these Terms and Conditions, you should not use the website until you have obtained clarification or professional advice regarding any provision you do not understand.
The Bark Boss Academy website, including all related internal websites, membership sites, webpages, weblogs, and other online or periodically offline services stemming from or associated with the website, is subject to these Terms and Conditions.
You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding your use of the website and all content and materials provided through it.
Bark Boss Academy may modify, amend, add to, delete, or otherwise change these Terms and Conditions at any time without providing individual or specific notice to you.
Any modification will become effective upon posting the modified Terms and Conditions on the website unless a different effective date is expressly stated.
You agree to review these Terms and Conditions periodically so that you remain aware of any modifications, additions, deletions, or other changes.
Your continued access to or use of the website after modified Terms and Conditions have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms and Conditions.
Other policies, notices, disclaimers, or legal or administrative pages contained on or associated with the Bark Boss Academy website may be incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. These may include, without limitation, a Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Copyright Notice, Anti-Spam Policy, FTC Compliance Policy, and other applicable policies or notices.
32. WEBSITE DISCLAIMER AND "AS IS" PROVISION
The Bark Boss Academy website and its content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Bark Boss Academy and its suppliers disclaim all warranties, including, without limitation:
Warranties of merchantability;
Warranties of fitness for a particular purpose;
Warranties of non-infringement of third-party rights;
Warranties regarding title;
Warranties regarding the accuracy of website content;
Warranties regarding the reliability of website content;
Warranties regarding the completeness of website content; and
Warranties regarding the timeliness or currency of website content.
Bark Boss Academy and its suppliers make no warranties or representations concerning the accuracy, reliability, completeness, timeliness, or usefulness of the content, services, software, text, graphics, links, or other materials made available through the website.
Bark Boss Academy does not warrant that the website or its services will operate without interruption or errors or that defects will be corrected.
You understand that your use of the website and reliance upon information contained on or accessed through the website is at your own risk, except to the extent liability cannot legally be excluded or limited.
33. INDEPENDENT WEBSITE AND THIRD-PARTY RELATIONSHIPS
The Bark Boss Academy website is an independent, stand-alone entity.
Unless expressly stated otherwise in these Terms and Conditions, the mere mention of a company, person, organization, product, service, or other third party on the website does not create or imply any relationship, partnership, endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or connection between Bark Boss Academy and that third party.
Third-party names, products, services, or organizations mentioned on the website may belong to their respective owners.
Bark Boss Academy does not represent that a third party has endorsed or approved any information, recommendation, product, service, or content appearing on the website merely because that third party is mentioned.
Certain information, recommendations, products, or services referenced on the website may involve compensation to Bark Boss Academy or another party.
Accordingly, you should understand that Bark Boss Academy or another party may receive compensation in connection with certain products, services, recommendations, advertisements, referrals, or other transactions.
The existence of compensation does not necessarily mean that a recommendation is unsound; however, you remain solely responsible for evaluating and making your own purchasing, financial, business, or other decisions.
Bark Boss Academy does not provide financial, investment, legal, medical, veterinary, or other professional advice merely by providing information, recommendations, or resources through its website.
34. CONTINUED WEBSITE USE
Your continued access to or use of the Bark Boss Academy website following the posting of modified Terms and Conditions constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of those modifications.
If you do not agree to a modification, you must discontinue use of the website.
The Terms and Conditions applicable to a specific Bark Boss Academy training purchase are addressed separately in the provisions governing purchased training services. A modification to website-use terms does not automatically alter the substantive terms of a previously purchased training program unless required by law or otherwise expressly agreed to by the parties.
35. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHT
The contents of the Bark Boss Academy website and related materials, including text, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, software, training materials, documents, and other content, are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You do not acquire ownership rights to Bark Boss Academy content merely by accessing or purchasing services.
Except as expressly permitted in writing, you may not:
Copy
Modify
Reproduce
Republish
Upload
Post
Transmit
Distribute
Sell
Display publicly
Commercially use
Bark Boss Academy’s proprietary content or training materials.
Clients may use materials provided to them for their own personal, non-commercial training purposes.
Any copyright or proprietary notices must remain intact.
36. UNAUTHORIZED REPURPOSING AND AI USE
Bark Boss Academy website content, training materials, photographs, graphics, videos, text, and other proprietary materials may not be used without written permission for the purpose of:
Creating competing products or services
Repurposing or redistributing Bark Boss Academy content
Training artificial intelligence systems
Developing, instructing, operating, or advancing machine-learning systems
Creating derivative commercial content
No use of Bark Boss Academy content for artificial intelligence purposes is permitted without the express written consent of Bark Boss Academy.
37. USER SUBMISSIONS
If you voluntarily submit comments, ideas, photographs, suggestions, testimonials, feedback, videos, or other materials to Bark Boss Academy through its website, email, social media, or other public or private communication channels, you grant Bark Boss Academy a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, modify, adapt, publish, create derivative works from, and otherwise use such materials for business, marketing, educational, training, advertising, promotional, or other lawful purposes, to the extent permitted by law.
You represent and warrant that you have the right and authority to submit such materials and grant the rights provided in this section, and that the submission or use of such materials does not violate the rights of another person or entity.
No compensation or other payment is owed to you for the submission, use, reproduction, modification, publication, distribution, display, or other use of materials you provide to Bark Boss Academy. You expressly waive any right to payment, royalties, licensing fees, credits, commissions, revenue sharing, or other compensation arising from or related to Bark Boss Academy’s use of such materials, regardless of the manner, purpose, platform, media, or extent of use.
Bark Boss Academy has no obligation to use any submitted material and may choose to use, modify, publish, or remove submitted material at its discretion.
This section does not grant Bark Boss Academy any rights that you cannot legally grant or waive under applicable law.
38. TRADEMARKS
Bark Boss Academy names, logos, marks, publications, products, services, and related branding are the property of Bark Boss Academy or their respective owners.
Other company names, products, and trademarks referenced on the website remain the property of their respective owners.
No license or right to use any trademark is granted merely by accessing the website or services.
39. THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND LINKS
The Bark Boss Academy website may contain links to third-party websites, products, applications, or services.
Third-party services are independent from Bark Boss Academy unless expressly identified otherwise.
Bark Boss Academy does not control or guarantee the content, accuracy, availability, security, or practices of third-party websites or services.
Accessing third-party websites or services is at the user’s own risk.
40. GUIDING PAW AND OTHER THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Guiding Paw is separately operated by Guiding Paw LLC as described in Section 4.
Other third-party products or services referenced through the Bark Boss Academy website may be governed by their own terms, policies, and agreements.
Bark Boss Academy is not responsible for the acts, omissions, policies, or services of independent third parties except as otherwise required by law.
41. WEBSITE SECURITY AND VIRUSES
Bark Boss Academy does not guarantee that the website or files made available through the website will be free from viruses, malware, worms, Trojan horses, or other harmful code.
Users are responsible for maintaining appropriate security procedures and safeguards for their devices and data.
42. RESTRICTED ACCESS AND PASSWORDS
Certain portions of the Bark Boss Academy website or services may require a username, password, or other access credentials.
The Client is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their credentials and may not share them with another person.
The Client is responsible for activity occurring under their account.
Bark Boss Academy may disable or terminate access when a Client violates these Terms or other applicable policies.
43. PRIVACY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION
Clients should exercise caution when voluntarily providing personal or private information through websites, social media, comments, email, or other public or electronic communications.
Clients should not submit confidential information through a public website or communication channel unless specifically requested and secured by Bark Boss Academy.
Any privacy practices applicable to Bark Boss Academy are governed by the applicable Privacy Policy.
44. NO PROFESSIONAL OR VETERINARY ADVICE
Information on the Bark Boss Academy website is intended for general informational and educational purposes.
Bark Boss Academy does not provide legal, medical, veterinary, financial, or other professional advice through its website.
Training information should not be used as a substitute for veterinary care or other professional advice when such care is appropriate.
Nothing on the website creates an attorney-client, veterinarian-client, physician-patient, fiduciary, or other professional relationship.
45. ASSUMPTION OF WEBSITE RISK
Use of the Bark Boss Academy website and Internet resources is at the user’s own risk.
Bark Boss Academy does not guarantee that the website will operate without interruption or errors or that defects will always be corrected.
Bark Boss Academy is not responsible for costs associated with servicing or replacing equipment or data resulting from use of the website, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.
46. THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS
Certain provisions of this Agreement are intended to benefit Bark Boss Academy’s owners, officers, directors, employees, trainers, agents, contractors, licensors, suppliers, and applicable third-party information providers.
Those parties may enforce provisions intended for their benefit to the extent permitted by law.
47. TERMINATION
Bark Boss Academy may terminate access to the website or services when permitted by this Agreement and applicable law, including for:
Nonpayment
Violation of these Terms
Safety concerns
Misrepresentation or withholding of material information
Conduct that threatens the safety of people or animals
Other circumstances permitting termination under this Agreement
Provisions concerning intellectual property, payment obligations
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