Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Ovidae.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

Description of Service

Ovidae.com provides an online directory of sheep and goat breeders, a classifieds marketplace, educational resources, and event listings. We are a platform that connects buyers and sellers but do not participate in transactions between users.

User Responsibilities

Account Information

You agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Keep your contact information up to date
• Not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity

Listing Guidelines

All listings must:

• Be accurate and not misleading
• Relate to sheep, goats, or related farming products/services
• Not contain offensive, illegal, or inappropriate content
• Not infringe on any third-party rights

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent listings
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Attempt to circumvent security measures
• Scrape or harvest data from our website
• Use our platform for illegal purposes

Listing Policies

Breeder Directory

• Listings must represent legitimate farming operations
• Contact information must be valid and current
• We reserve the right to verify listings
• Featured listings are subject to availability and approval

Classifieds

• Listings are valid for the selected duration (30, 60, or 90 days)
• Sellers are responsible for the accuracy of their listings
• We may remove listings that violate our guidelines
• Transactions are between buyers and sellers; we are not a party to any sale

Disclaimer

Ovidae.com is a directory and informational resource. We do not verify the accuracy of all listings and are not responsible for transactions between buyers and sellers. Always do your due diligence when purchasing livestock or services.

We make no warranties about:

• The accuracy of listing information
• The quality of animals or services offered
• The reliability of any user
• The outcome of any transaction

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ovidae.com and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

Intellectual Property

The content on Ovidae.com, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of content you submit but grant us a license to display, distribute, and promote your listings on our platform.

Moderation and Removal

We reserve the right to:

• Review and moderate all listings
• Remove content that violates our terms
• Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts.

Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]