Acceptable Use Policy

1. Disclaimer

  • VETbytes is an online clinical resource developed to support veterinary professionals by providing timely and reliable information for the diagnosis and treatment of animal health conditions
  • This resource is intended for informational purposes only and should not replace clinical judgment or professional decision-making
  • The platform serves as a point-of-care reference and does not claim to provide an exhaustive repository of veterinary knowledge, including all conditions, treatments, or drug interactions
  • VETbytes and its creators shall not be held responsible for any harm, loss or injury arising from the use or misuse of the information provided

2. Intellectual Property and Copyright

  • All VETbytes content, including drug information, treatment guidelines, diagnostic tools and client educational materials, are the exclusive property of VETbytes. Subscribers and users are granted a non-transferable, non-exclusive licence to access and use this content for professional purposes only.
  • Users may not:
    • Claim ownership of any content or intellectual property on the platform
    • Create any derivative works based on VETbytes content
    • Use the materials for commercial purposes, public presentations or redistribution without explicit written consent from VETbytes
  • VETbytes retains all rights to its trademarks, logos, text and graphic elements

3. Permitted Use

  • Access to VETbytes content is restricted to authorised users as specified in the Terms of Business
  • Usage guidelines include:
    • Users must log in using individual credentials and maintain the confidentiality of their login details
    • Content may be accessed solely for personal, non-commercial use in clinical settings
    • All permitted uses are subject to the conditions outlined in these Terms of Business and any associated order forms

4. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

  • Sharing login credentials or allowing unauthorised access to the platform
  • Copying, modifying, creating derivative works from or redistributing VETbytes content outside authorised channels
  • Using automated tools, such as bots or scrapers, to extract data from the platform
  • Hosting or redistributing VETbytes materials on third-party platforms
  • Using VETbytes content to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models
  • Engaging in excessive use, such as unreasonable levels of logins, that exceeds typical professional use
  • Using the platform or its content for competitive or commercial purposes that conflict with the interests of VETbytes
  • Misrepresenting affiliation with or endorsement by VETbytes

5. Violations of the Acceptable Use Policy

  • Any violation of this policy constitutes a breach of the Subscription Agreement and may result in suspension or termination of access to the platform. VETbytes reserves the right to take additional actions, including legal measures, to address any breach.

6. Termination of Access

  • Upon cancellation or termination of a subscription, all downloaded and printed materials must be permanently deleted or destroyed

7. Updates to the Policy

  • VETbytes reserves the right to amend this Acceptable Use Policy periodically. Subscribers will be notified of significant changes and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated terms