Terms of service

Effective date: [DATE]

These terms govern your use of Bask & Burrow (the "Site"). By reading our guides, creating an account, subscribing to our newsletter, or otherwise using the Site, you agree to them. If you don't agree, please don't use the Site.

Who We Are

Bask & Burrow is an independent reptile-husbandry publisher. We write evidence-based care guides and enclosure buying advice, and we earn commissions when readers buy products through links on the Site — see our Affiliate Disclosure for the full detail on how that works. As of this writing, we do not sell physical products directly; if that changes, this page and our refund policy will be updated before any product goes on sale.

Not Veterinary or Professional Advice

This is the most important section on this page, so we're stating it plainly rather than burying it in boilerplate.

Nothing on this Site is veterinary advice, and nothing here is a substitute for examination and treatment by a licensed exotics veterinarian. Our guides — including anything covering symptoms, illness, or troubleshooting (for example, humidity problems, appetite loss, stuck shed, respiratory issues, or stress behaviors) — are general husbandry education based on published research and care standards. They are not a diagnosis of your animal, and they are not tailored to your animal's individual health, history, or circumstances.

If your animal shows signs of illness, injury, or distress, contact a qualified reptile/exotics veterinarian. Do not delay seeking professional care because of something you read here. Where our content flags that a symptom may indicate a medical condition rather than a husbandry fix, that flag is a reason to see a vet promptly, not a substitute for one.

General Informational Purpose

Beyond the veterinary point above, all content on the Site — including care guides, product comparisons, buying advice, and FAQs — is provided for general informational purposes. Husbandry practices, product availability, pricing, and specifications change over time and can vary by individual animal, setup, and jurisdiction. Always verify current product specs and pricing directly with the manufacturer or retailer before purchasing, and use your own judgment alongside the sources we cite.

The Site contains links to third-party retailers and manufacturers, many of which are affiliate links as described in our Affiliate Disclosure. We don't control those third-party sites, and we're not responsible for their content, products, pricing, availability, privacy practices, or their own terms of sale. Any purchase you make through an outbound link is a transaction between you and that retailer, governed by their policies — not ours.

Accounts & Newsletter

If you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter, you're responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide and for keeping any login credentials secure. You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in any message. See our Privacy Policy for how we handle the information you give us.

Acceptable Use

Please don't use the Site to:

  • Violate any applicable law or regulation.
  • Scrape, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of our content without permission.
  • Attempt to interfere with the Site's normal operation, including through automated access that isn't a standard search-engine crawler.
  • Impersonate us or falsely imply an affiliation with Bask & Burrow.

Intellectual Property

The text, graphics, and original photography on this Site belong to Bask & Burrow unless otherwise credited, and are provided for your personal, non-commercial use while reading the Site. Product names, brand names, and logos referenced here belong to their respective owners and are used for identification and comparison purposes only; that use doesn't imply endorsement of Bask & Burrow by those brands.

No Warranty

The Site and its content are provided "as is," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. We work to keep husbandry information current and well-sourced, but reptile care standards evolve, and we can't guarantee that every figure or recommendation reflects the most current research at the moment you read it.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bask & Burrow is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content — including, without limitation, harm to an animal, a purchase made through a linked third-party retailer, or a decision made based on our guides. This limitation doesn't apply to the extent it would improperly limit rights that can't be waived under applicable law.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles, and any dispute arising from them will be handled in the state or federal courts located in California, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms as the Site evolves — for example, if we begin selling products directly. Material changes will be reflected by updating the effective date above. Continued use of the Site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Reach us at [contact@baskandburrow.com] or through our contact page.