Legal
Terms of Service
Last updated: March 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the PinakaVets platform (website and mobile applications) operated by PinakaVets Pvt. Ltd., you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, you must not use our services.
2. Description of Services
PinakaVets provides:
- An online marketplace to discover and book veterinary consultations.
- E-commerce services for pet health products.
- AI-assisted pet health guidance (informational only — not a substitute for professional veterinary care).
- Pet care content, articles, and resources.
3. User Accounts
To access certain features you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.
4. Veterinary Services Disclaimer
PinakaVets is a technology platform that connects pet owners with independent veterinary professionals. We are not a veterinary clinic and do not provide veterinary services directly. All medical advice and treatment is provided by independent, licensed veterinarians who are solely responsible for their professional conduct.
Our AI-powered guidance is informational only and does not constitute a diagnosis or medical advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for your pet's health concerns.
5. Products and Purchases
Product listings are provided in good faith. Prices, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel orders at our discretion. See our Refund Policy for returns and cancellations.
6. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the platform for any unlawful purpose.
- Post false, misleading, or harmful content.
- Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or veterinarians.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform.
- Scrape, crawl, or extract data without our written consent.
- Impersonate any person or entity.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on the PinakaVets platform — including text, graphics, logos, icons, and software — is the property of PinakaVets Pvt. Ltd. or its content suppliers and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, PinakaVets shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform or any veterinary services obtained through it. Our total liability in any matter shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Contact
Questions about these Terms? legal@pinakavets.com