This Legal & Disclaimer page governs your use of the People Helping Pets (“PHP”) website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to the terms outlined below. Please read them carefully.
1. We Are Not a Veterinary Clinic
People Helping Pets is a nonprofit community organization. We are not a licensed veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or provider of professional veterinary medical services.
Our programs — including free vaccine clinics and future spay/neuter events — are community wellness initiatives conducted in partnership with licensed veterinary professionals. These events are not a substitute for regular veterinary care.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as:
- Veterinary medical advice or diagnosis
- A recommendation for any specific treatment or medication
- A substitute for consultation with a licensed veterinarian
If your pet is ill, injured, or in need of medical attention, please contact a licensed veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.
2. Informational Purposes Only
The content on this website — including information about events, pet care, and community resources — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. While we make every effort to keep information accurate and up to date, PHP makes no warranties or representations of any kind regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content on this site.
Event details (dates, locations, available services) are subject to change. We encourage you to check the site regularly or sign up for our newsletter for the most current information.
3. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, People Helping Pets, its board members, staff, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:
- Your use of, or inability to use, this website
- Reliance on any information provided on this site
- Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in site content
- Participation in PHP events or programs
Your use of this website and participation in PHP programs is at your own discretion and risk.
4. Acceptable Use
By using this website, you agree that you will not:
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems
- Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content through contact forms or other site features
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when communicating with PHP
PHP reserves the right to restrict access to the site for any user who violates these terms.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, partner organizations, or community resources. These links are provided for your convenience. PHP does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party websites. Visiting external links is at your own discretion.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, and images — is the property of People Helping Pets or its content contributors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our content without prior written permission from PHP.
7. Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising in connection with this website or these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
8. Changes to These Terms
PHP reserves the right to update or modify this Legal & Disclaimer page at any time. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about these terms, please reach out to us:
People Helping Pets
Chicago, Illinois
Email: admin@phpchi.org
Website: peoplehelpingpets.org