Terms and Conditions
1. About us
FetchStop (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a student‑led online content platform based in Scotland, created to help pet owners discover products for dogs, cats, rabbits, pet birds and domestic fowl. Our website address is https://fetchstop.co.uk. We publish articles, reviews and recommendations and may earn a commission when you purchase products through links on our site as part of affiliate programmes, including the Amazon EU Associates Programme.
We do not operate as a veterinary practice or a retail store. We are a group of students sharing research‑based information and product recommendations; purchases are always made directly with third‑party retailers such as Amazon.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use our website.
2. Use of our website
- You agree to use FetchStop only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use of the website.
- You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its servers or any connected systems.
- We reserve the right to suspend or withdraw access to the website at any time, without notice, for maintenance, updates or any other reason.
3. Affiliate links and Amazon Associates
- FetchStop participates in affiliate programmes, including the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk and related sites.
- When you click on an affiliate link on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
- Product prices, availability, shipping options and any promotional offers are set by the merchant (for example, Amazon) and may change at any time without notice.
- All purchases are made directly with the merchant. We do not process payments, handle orders, shipping, returns or customer service for products sold on third‑party sites.
4. No professional or veterinary advice
- The content on FetchStop is provided for general information and educational purposes only.
- While we aim to share accurate and up‑to‑date information, nothing on this website constitutes veterinary, medical, nutritional or professional advice, and it should not be relied upon as such.
- Always consult a qualified veterinarian or pet professional regarding your pet’s specific health, behaviour or dietary needs before acting on any information from our site.
5. Content accuracy and liability
- We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on FetchStop is accurate at the time of publication, but we do not guarantee that content is complete, reliable, current or error‑free.
- Product descriptions, specifications and images may be sourced from third‑party sites and may change over time; you should always check the latest details on the merchant’s website before purchasing.
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all warranties, representations and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website.
- We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or reliance on any information provided, including loss of profits, data, goodwill or any indirect or consequential loss.
6. User accounts, comments and favourites
- We may offer optional features such as user accounts, comments or “favourites”/“saved items” functionality.
- If you create an account, you are responsible for keeping your login details confidential and for all activity under your account.
- You must not post or submit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, offensive, abusive, discriminatory, promotional spam or infringes any third‑party rights.
- We reserve the right to remove any content or suspend accounts at our discretion if we believe these Terms have been breached.
7. Intellectual property
- Unless otherwise stated, we or our licensors own the intellectual property rights in the content on FetchStop, including text, graphics, logos and images.
- You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages from the website for your own personal, non‑commercial use.
- You must not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, sell or exploit any material from this website for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
8. Third‑party websites and links
- Our website contains links to third‑party websites, including Amazon and other merchants.
- We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies or practices of any third‑party websites.
- Following a link to any other website is at your own risk, and you should review that website’s own terms and policies.
9. Privacy and cookies
- Our use of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains what data we collect, how we use it and your rights.
- By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.
- We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on the site; details are set out in our Privacy Policy or a separate Cookies Policy, if available.
10. Changes to these Terms
- We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the law, our business or the website’s functionality.
- Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms
11. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland. The Scottish courts will have jurisdiction over any such dispute or claim, although we retain the right to bring proceedings in your country of residence or any other relevant country.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, you can contact us using the details on our Contact page.