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These Terms of Use and Disclaimer explain the conditions that apply when you use Australian Shepherds Australia and clarify the role, scope and limitations of the information published on this website.
Useful information is not the same as individual advice.
Australian Shepherds Australia is an independent informational website focused on the Australian Shepherd breed.
By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge these Terms of Use and Disclaimer. If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue use of the website.
Our goal is to make Australian Shepherd information clearer and more useful. But a website cannot examine your dog, understand every individual circumstance or replace appropriately qualified professional advice.
This website provides general educational information.
Content on Australian Shepherds Australia is not veterinary, medical, behavioural, legal or other individual professional advice. Information should be considered in the context of your own circumstances and, where appropriate, discussed with a suitably qualified professional who can assess the individual dog directly.
Using Australian Shepherds Australia
These Terms of Use and Disclaimer apply to your access to and use of australianshepherds.org.au and the information, articles, guides and other material made available through the website.
By accessing or using the website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms and agree to use the site subject to them.
If you do not agree with these terms, you should not continue to use the website.
General information, not individual advice
Australian Shepherds Australia is intended to provide general educational and informational content relating to Australian Shepherds, including breed characteristics, puppies, health, training, everyday life and activities.
The information published on this website is general in nature. It does not take into account the complete history, health, temperament, environment, circumstances or needs of any particular dog or person.
Breed-level information can help you understand patterns and possibilities. It cannot determine what is true for every individual Australian Shepherd.
Health information is educational
Content relating to health, genetics, symptoms, conditions, prevention, nutrition, exercise or other health-related topics is provided for general educational purposes only.
It is not intended to provide veterinary diagnosis, treatment, prescription or individual medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional veterinary care.
A dog's health can be affected by age, genetics, medical history, environment, medication, nutrition and many other factors that cannot be assessed through general website content.
Do not delay seeking appropriate veterinary attention because of information you have read on this website. Urgent or potentially serious symptoms require appropriate professional assessment.
Dogs learn in context
Training, behaviour and enrichment information published on Australian Shepherds Australia is general educational material.
Behaviour can be influenced by genetics, developmental history, health, learning history, environment, management, relationships and the circumstances in which behaviour occurs.
A technique or approach that is appropriate in one situation may not be appropriate in another.
For significant behavioural concerns, aggression, fear, anxiety, sudden behavioural changes or situations involving safety, seek individual assistance from an appropriately qualified professional and consider veterinary assessment where relevant.
We aim for useful, accurate information
We aim to make the information on Australian Shepherds Australia useful, understandable and accurate at the time of publication or revision.
However, knowledge, professional recommendations, regulations, products, services and external resources can change over time.
We do not guarantee that every piece of information on the website will always be complete, current, error-free or appropriate for every circumstance.
Content may be corrected, expanded, updated or removed without prior notice.
Corrections and useful editorial feedback can be sent to [email protected] .
References are not automatic endorsements
The website may discuss or refer to breeders, breed organisations, veterinarians, trainers, products, services, businesses or other third parties where relevant to the subject being discussed.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the inclusion or mention of a third party should not be interpreted as an endorsement, guarantee, certification or recommendation by Australian Shepherds Australia.
You are responsible for carrying out your own enquiries and due diligence before choosing a breeder, professional, organisation, product or service.
Choosing a breeder
Information about responsible breeding can help readers understand questions worth asking, but the website cannot verify the practices, health testing, representations or circumstances of every breeder.
A reader remains responsible for independently evaluating a breeder and the information provided by that breeder before making a decision.
Other websites operate independently
Australian Shepherds Australia may link to external websites, resources, organisations, products or services for additional context or convenience.
External websites are operated independently and are outside our control. We are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, content, security, privacy practices, products, services or subsequent changes.
A link does not necessarily imply endorsement of everything published or offered by the linked website.
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An affiliate link means that the website may receive a commission or other benefit if a visitor follows a link and subsequently makes a qualifying purchase or booking, where applicable.
This generally does not change the price paid by the visitor, although pricing and transaction terms are determined by the relevant third-party provider.
Commercial relationships do not remove the need for readers to make their own assessment of whether a product, service or provider is appropriate for their circumstances.
Products and services can change. Check current specifications, terms, pricing, suitability and provider information before making a purchase or other decision.
Content and permitted use
Unless otherwise stated, original written content, site design elements and other original material published on Australian Shepherds Australia are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may access the website for personal, non-commercial informational use.
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, scrape at scale, systematically extract or commercially exploit substantial portions of original website content without permission, except where permitted by applicable law.
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Use the website responsibly
You agree not to use the website in a manner that unlawfully interferes with its operation, security, availability or the rights of other people.
Prohibited activity includes attempting to gain unauthorised access to systems, introducing malicious code, intentionally disrupting website operation or using automated systems in a manner that places an unreasonable burden on website infrastructure.
We may take reasonable technical measures to protect the website against abuse, spam, malicious traffic and security threats.
Decisions remain with the reader
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Australian Shepherds Australia does not accept liability for loss, damage, injury, expense or other consequences arising from reliance on general information published on the website or from the use of external websites, products or services referenced through it.
You are responsible for evaluating information in the context of your own circumstances and obtaining appropriate professional advice where a decision requires individual expertise.
Nothing in these terms is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified under applicable law.
The purpose of our content is to improve understanding and help readers ask better questions — not to replace individual judgement, professional assessment or appropriate care.
Updates to these terms
These Terms of Use and Disclaimer may be revised from time to time to reflect changes to the website, its content, commercial relationships, legal requirements or operating practices.
The latest version published on this page applies to subsequent use of the website. The revision date at the top of the page indicates when this document was last updated.
Questions about these terms
If you have a question about these Terms of Use and Disclaimer, contact Australian Shepherds Australia at [email protected] .
Know more.
Then look at the dog.
Breed knowledge creates context. It can help explain why certain patterns appear, which questions are worth asking and what an Australian Shepherd may need to thrive.
But responsible decisions ultimately happen at the level of the individual dog — their health, temperament, history, environment and circumstances.
Use it to navigate. Don't mistake it for the individual dog standing in front of you.
Tell us what needs attention.
For questions about these terms, editorial corrections or website enquiries, email us with enough context to understand the issue.