Terms of Service
Last Updated: August 31, 2026
Critical Veterinary Notice
By accessing or utilizing any calculator, growth curve projection, calorie estimate, or informational guide on Puppy Weight Predictor, you acknowledge and agree that these tools provide statistical estimates based on population averages. They do not establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) and are not a substitute for clinical veterinary diagnosis, hands-on physical exams, or medical treatment plans.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Puppy Weight Predictor ("we", "us", or "our"), including the website located at puppyweightpredictor.com and all associated calculation tools, charts, and API endpoints. By using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must discontinue using our services immediately.
2. Scope of Educational & Informational Tools
The tools provided on this website—including but not limited to the Adult Weight Predictor, Growth Curve Visualizer, RER/MER Caloric Intake Calculator, Feeding Schedule Generator, and Breed Growth Benchmarks—are created for educational, planning, and reference use only.
Individual puppy growth rates are influenced by numerous non-linear biological variables, including genetic variations, individual metabolic rates, diet quality, endocrine status, early spay/neuter timing, parasites, and underlying health conditions. We do not guarantee that your puppy will reach the exact weight, size, or milestone timing projected.
3. Intellectual Property & Data Attribution
The layout, code, proprietary software interfaces, branding, and written editorial content on this site are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
Scientific Attribution: Growth standard completion tables and percentile models are derived from published academic research by Salt C, Morris PJ, Wilson D, Lund EM, German AJ (2017), "Growth standard charts for monitoring bodyweight in dogs of different sizes", PLOS ONE 12(9): e0182064, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Breed standard weight ranges are referenced from American Kennel Club (AKC) published benchmarks.
4. Permitted and Prohibited Conduct
You agree to use our website for lawful, non-commercial personal reference or educational purposes. You agree not to:
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, scrape, or extract our databases or algorithms without explicit written authorization.
- Use automated bots, scrapers, or scripts that impose an unreasonable load on our infrastructure.
- Misrepresent our calculations as formal certified veterinary medical evaluations.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
THIS WEBSITE AND ALL EMBEDDED TOOLS ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ACCURACY OF SCIENTIFIC ESTIMATES.
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PUPPY WEIGHT PREDICTOR AND ITS AUTHORS, OPERATORS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO VETERINARY EXPENSES, ANIMAL HEALTH ISSUES, INJURY, OR LOSSES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY TOOL OR CONTENT ON THIS SITE.
7. Contact for Legal Inquiries
For legal inquiries, intellectual property notices, or terms clarification, please visit our Contact Page or email legal@puppyweightpredictor.com.