Terms of Service
Last Updated: February 21, 2026
Welcome to the Canine Geronutrition Initiative (“CGI”) website located at https://caninegeronutrition.dog/ (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Purpose of the Site
The Canine Geronutrition Initiative is an educational and scientific communication platform. The content provided—including research summaries, conceptual frameworks, technical briefs, and visual materials—is intended solely to facilitate academic dialogue and scientific literacy related to canine aging biology and nutritional science.
The Site does not sell products or provide individualized recommendations.
2. Not Veterinary or Medical Advice
The information on this Site is provided for educational purposes only.
- No Veterinary-Client Relationship: Use of this Site does not establish a veterinarian-client, consultant-client, or professional advisory relationship.
- No Clinical Advice: The content is not intended to substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- Independent Decision-Making: Users are responsible for consulting qualified veterinary professionals regarding the health, diagnosis, or nutritional needs of their animals.
- No Emergency Monitoring: This Site is not monitored for urgent or emergency communications.
3. Scientific Context and Interpretation
Content on this Site may discuss scientific research, including biomarker studies, telomere dynamics, cellular turnover, and related biological processes.
Scientific findings referenced may be associative in nature.
Biomarker changes do not independently imply clinical outcomes, disease prevention, or lifespan extension.
The field of aging biology and geroscience is evolving, and interpretations may change as new data emerge.
All materials are provided for academic discussion and informational purposes only.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Site—including text, diagrams, frameworks, charts, graphics, logos, and design elements—is the intellectual property of the Canine Geronutrition Initiative.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to:
- View the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- Cite materials with appropriate attribution.
You may not:
- Republish, reproduce, or redistribute CGI frameworks or content for commercial purposes.
- Modify or mirror Site content without prior written consent.
- Represent CGI content as your own work.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site and its contents are provided “as is” and “as available.”
CGI makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:
- Accuracy
- Completeness
- Timeliness
- Fitness for a particular purpose
While reasonable efforts are made to maintain academic rigor, CGI does not guarantee that the information presented will be error-free or continuously updated.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CGI, its contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:
- Use of or inability to use the Site
- Reliance on information presented
- External links or third-party content
Users assume full responsibility for decisions made based on Site content.
7. External Links
This Site may link to external journals, institutions, or third-party websites. CGI does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external websites. The inclusion of links does not constitute endorsement.
8. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Site in a manner that disrupts its operation or security.
- Attempt unauthorized access to Site infrastructure.
- Submit fraudulent, misleading, or malicious communications through contact forms.
9. Modifications to These Terms
CGI reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the current Terms of Service.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed in accordance with applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which the Site operator resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.