Digital License And Usage Rights

Digital License and Usage Rights for DogServ

Effective Date: 09.06.2025
Last Updated: 09.06.2025

Overview

This Digital License and Usage Rights agreement governs your use of all digital products purchased from DogServ. By purchasing, downloading, or accessing any digital product from our website, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined below.

Digital Products Covered

This license applies to all digital products offered by DogServ, including:

  • Training Guides and eBooks: Dog training manuals, behavior guides, health resources
  • Video Content: Training videos, tutorials, educational courses
  • Audio Materials: Podcasts, audio guides, training soundtracks
  • Templates and Worksheets: Training logs, care schedules, assessment forms
  • Software and Applications: Mobile apps, web-based tools, calculators
  • Digital Images and Graphics: Infographics, charts, illustrations
  • Course Materials: Online courses, webinars, educational modules

License Grant

What You Receive

Upon purchase and payment, DogServ grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the digital product(s) subject to the terms and restrictions outlined in this agreement.

License Type

This is a personal use license that allows you to:

  • Access and use the digital content for your own dog care and training purposes
  • Download and save copies for personal reference
  • Print materials for your own use (where applicable)
  • Use the information to train and care for your own dogs

Permitted Uses

Personal Use

You are authorized to:

  • Download and Store: Save digital products to your personal devices
  • Personal Training: Use training materials with your own dogs
  • Family Use: Share access with immediate family members in your household
  • Printing: Print reasonable copies for personal reference and use
  • Note-Taking: Add personal notes or annotations to digital materials
  • Multiple Devices: Access content on your personal devices (phone, tablet, computer)

Educational Use

For educational purposes, you may:

  • Reference Material: Use content as reference for personal learning
  • Study Groups: Discuss content in informal study or support groups
  • Professional Development: Apply knowledge in your dog-related profession (with restrictions)

Prohibited Uses

Distribution and Sharing

You may NOT:

  • Share or Distribute: Upload, share, or distribute digital products to others
  • Public Access: Make content available through websites, cloud sharing, or public platforms
  • Social Media: Post significant portions of content on social media platforms
  • File Sharing: Use peer-to-peer networks or file-sharing services to distribute content
  • Group Distribution: Distribute to training groups, clubs, or organizations

Commercial Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Resell or License: Sell, license, or sublicense digital products to others
  • Commercial Training: Use materials to conduct paid training services without permission
  • Business Use: Incorporate content into commercial dog training programs
  • Derivative Products: Create products based on our content for commercial sale
  • Course Creation: Use our materials to create competing courses or programs

Modification and Reverse Engineering

You may NOT:

  • Modify Content: Alter, edit, or modify digital products
  • Remove Attribution: Remove copyright notices, watermarks, or author attribution
  • Reverse Engineer: Attempt to reverse engineer software or applications
  • Extract Content: Extract significant portions for use in other works
  • Create Derivatives: Create derivative works based on our content

Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

DogServ retains full ownership and intellectual property rights to all digital products, including:

  • Copyright: All written content, images, videos, and audio materials
  • Trademarks: DogServ brand names, logos, and identifying marks
  • Trade Secrets: Proprietary training methods and business information
  • Patents: Any patented methods or technologies included in products

Your Rights

Your purchase grants you only the specific usage rights outlined in this license. You do not acquire:

  • Ownership of the intellectual property
  • Rights to modify or create derivative works
  • Permission to use for commercial purposes
  • Authority to grant rights to others

Digital Rights Management (DRM)

Protection Measures

Some digital products may include technical protection measures such as:

  • Access Controls: Login requirements and user authentication
  • Download Limits: Restrictions on number of downloads or devices
  • Watermarking: Digital watermarks identifying the purchaser
  • Encryption: Encrypted files requiring specific software to access
  • Time Limits: Expiration dates on certain promotional materials

Circumvention Prohibited

You agree not to:

  • Circumvent or attempt to disable protection measures
  • Use software or tools to remove DRM protections
  • Share access credentials with unauthorized users
  • Attempt to bypass usage restrictions or limitations

Usage Monitoring and Enforcement

Monitoring

DogServ reserves the right to:

  • Track Usage: Monitor how digital products are accessed and used
  • Identify Violations: Detect unauthorized sharing or distribution
  • Investigate Breaches: Review suspected violations of this license
  • Collect Evidence: Gather information for enforcement actions

Enforcement Actions

For license violations, we may:

  • Revoke Access: Immediately terminate your license and access rights
  • Legal Action: Pursue legal remedies for copyright infringement
  • Account Suspension: Suspend or close your account
  • Compensation: Seek damages for unauthorized use or distribution

Professional Use Guidelines

Licensed Professionals

If you are a professional dog trainer, veterinarian, or behaviorist:

  • Personal Reference: You may use materials for personal professional development
  • Client Recommendations: You may recommend our products to clients
  • Attribution Required: Always credit DogServ when referencing our methods
  • Commercial License Required: Contact us for commercial use licensing

Training Businesses

Dog training businesses or schools that wish to use our materials must:

  • Obtain Commercial License: Purchase appropriate commercial licensing
  • Pay Licensing Fees: Commercial use requires additional compensation
  • Follow Brand Guidelines: Adhere to specific usage and attribution requirements
  • Maintain Quality Standards: Ensure materials are used appropriately and professionally

Updates and Revisions

Content Updates

  • Product Improvements: We may update digital products to improve content
  • Access to Updates: License holders typically receive updated versions
  • Notification: Updates will be communicated via email or account notifications
  • Version Control: Older versions may become obsolete or unsupported

License Changes

  • Future Purchases: License terms may change for future products
  • Existing Licenses: Changes typically don’t affect existing valid licenses
  • Notification Required: Significant changes will be communicated to license holders

Technical Support and Access

Technical Support

We provide reasonable technical support for:

  • Download Issues: Problems accessing or downloading purchased products
  • File Corruption: Replacing corrupted or damaged files
  • Access Problems: Resolving login or account access issues
  • Compatibility: Basic guidance on technical requirements

Access Limitations

  • Internet Required: Some products may require internet access
  • Device Compatibility: Products may have specific device or software requirements
  • Technical Changes: Technology changes may affect older product accessibility

Termination and Revocation

Grounds for Termination

Your license may be terminated for:

  • License Violations: Any breach of these usage terms
  • Fraudulent Activity: Chargebacks, payment fraud, or account abuse
  • Legal Requirements: Court orders or legal compliance requirements
  • Business Reasons: Discontinuation of products or services

Effects of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Access Revoked: Immediate loss of access to digital products
  • Delete Required: You must delete all copies from your devices
  • No Refund: Termination for cause does not entitle you to refunds
  • Legal Obligations: License restrictions continue to apply to any retained content

Warranty and Liability

Limited Warranty

Digital products are provided with limited warranty:

  • Functional Delivery: Products will be delivered in functional format
  • Content Accuracy: We strive for accuracy but make no guarantees
  • Fitness for Purpose: No warranty that products will meet specific needs
  • Technical Issues: We will attempt to resolve technical delivery problems

Limitation of Liability

DogServ’s liability is limited as follows:

  • Maximum Liability: Limited to the purchase price of the digital product
  • Excluded Damages: No liability for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Content Disclaimer: Not responsible for decisions made based on content
  • Technical Problems: Limited liability for technical issues beyond our control

Refund and License Relationship

Refund Policy Application

  • Separate Policies: This license operates alongside our Refund Policy
  • License Survival: License terms survive even if refunds are denied
  • Return Requirements: Refunds may require deletion of all product copies

International Considerations

Export Restrictions

Some digital products may be subject to:

  • Export Controls: U.S. export control regulations
  • International Distribution: Restrictions on international access
  • Local Laws: Compliance with local copyright and intellectual property laws

Governing Law

This license is governed by:

  • Texas State Law: Laws of the State of Texas, United States
  • Federal Law: Applicable U.S. federal copyright and intellectual property laws
  • Jurisdiction: Harris County, Texas courts for dispute resolution

Contact Information

License Questions

For questions about this Digital License or usage rights:

Email: hello@dogserv.com
Subject Line: “Digital License Question”

Include in Your Message:

  • Product name and order number
  • Specific usage question or concern
  • Intended use description
  • Contact information for follow-up

Commercial Licensing

For commercial use inquiries:

Email: hello@dogserv.com
Subject Line: “Commercial License Inquiry”

Business Information:

  • Company name and type of business
  • Intended commercial use description
  • Estimated scope and audience
  • Timeline for intended use

Response Time: We aim to respond to all licensing inquiries within 48-72 hours during business days.

Acknowledgment and Agreement

By purchasing, downloading, or using any DogServ digital product, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood this Digital License agreement
  • You agree to be bound by all terms and conditions
  • You understand the permitted and prohibited uses
  • You accept the limitations and restrictions on your usage rights
  • You agree to the intellectual property protections and enforcement measures

Important Notice: This Digital License is designed to protect both DogServ’s intellectual property rights and provide clear guidance for legitimate use of our digital products. Violation of these terms may result in legal action and immediate revocation of access rights.