Terms of Use: Certification Seal Usage Agreement
By using the Better Breeder Institute Certification Program Seal, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Usage Agreement. The terms outlined herein are subject to change at the discretion of the Better Breeder Institute (BBI), with any modifications becoming effective immediately upon posting. Your continued usage of the Program Seal indicates acceptance of these revised terms.
Please review this agreement in its entirety before proceeding. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, refrain from using the Program Seal in any manner.
In using this seal:
- You certify your status as an approved breeder within the Better Breeder Institute Certification Program.
- The Better Breeder Institute grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license to use the Program Seal provided solely for the purpose of identifying yourself as an approved breeder in the Better Breeder Certification Program.
- You agree not to alter the appearance or dimensions of the Program Seal and commit to displaying it exactly as provided by the Better Breeder Institute.
- You will use the Program Seal exclusively on your website, social media, or digital or print advertising and will not distribute it to third parties.
- You agree to promptly remove the Program Seal from your website if your status in the Better Breeder Certification Program changes or upon request from the Better Breeder Institute.
- When using the provided Program Seal, you will embed a link to www.betterbreeder.org or your BBI breeder listing page.
- You guarantee that your website will not contain any unlawful or inappropriate content and will not disparage the Better Breeder Institute or mislead the public.
- You affirm that your website or social media platforms where the Program Seal will be displayed do not endorse conflicting interests with the Better Breeder Institute, such as mixed/crossbred dogs or animal rights (AR) groups.
- You understand that technical support for the utilization of the Program Seal is not provided by the Better Breeder Institute.
- You acknowledge that the Better Breeder Institute is not liable for the content of your website or any damages resulting from the use of the Program Seal. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Better Breeder Institute from any claims or expenses related to your usage of the Seal.
- You understand that your use of the Program Seal contributes to the Better Breeder Institute’s mission and benefit, and the education of the general public about the virtues and benefits of properly bred purebred dogs.
- All rights to the Better Breeder Institute’s name, trademarks, and logos remain with BBI, regardless of any terms stated herein.
- These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Wisconsin. By using the Better Breeder Certification Program Seal, you hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Wisconsin for any litigation arising from or related to these Terms of Use and the use of the Program Seal. You waive any objections to the venue of such litigation in Wisconsin courts.