Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: July 16, 2026

Welcome to Global Assistance Dogs™ ("GAD," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website, educational programs, events, membership services, certifications, or other services, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website or participating in any Global Assistance Dogs™ program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

2. Mission

Global Assistance Dogs™ is an international educational organization dedicated to advancing education, professional development, ethical standards, and collaboration within the assistance dog community.

3. Educational Purpose

All information, training materials, webinars, conferences, publications, and certification programs are provided for educational purposes only.

Nothing provided by Global Assistance Dogs™ constitutes legal, medical, veterinary, psychological, or other professional advice.

4. Membership

Membership is subject to approval where applicable.

Global Assistance Dogs™ reserves the right to suspend or terminate memberships that violate these Terms, our Code of Ethics, or applicable laws.

Membership fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

5. Conferences, Events & Training

Participants are responsible for their own travel, insurance, accommodations, and personal safety.

Global Assistance Dogs™ reserves the right to modify speakers, schedules, venues, or event formats without prior notice.

We also reserve the right to cancel events when necessary.

6. Certification Programs

Completion of a Global Assistance Dogs™ educational or certification program does not guarantee employment, licensing, governmental recognition, or legal authorization to practice in any jurisdiction.

Participants remain solely responsible for complying with all local laws, regulations, and professional requirements.

7. Intellectual Property

All website content, educational materials, videos, graphics, publications, trademarks, logos, course materials, and other intellectual property are owned by or licensed to Global Assistance Dogs™.

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.

8. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

• violate applicable laws;

• misuse the website or services;

• infringe intellectual property rights;

• upload harmful software or malicious code;

• engage in harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior;

• misrepresent affiliation with Global Assistance Dogs™.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, organizations, products, or services.

Global Assistance Dogs™ does not control or endorse third-party content and accepts no responsibility for their practices or information.

10. Payments

Fees for memberships, conferences, certifications, educational programs, and other services are payable according to the published terms.

Unless otherwise stated, payments are non-refundable.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

Global Assistance Dogs™ makes no warranties regarding uninterrupted availability, accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Global Assistance Dogs™ shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from the use of our website, educational programs, memberships, conferences, certifications, or related services.

13. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Global Assistance Dogs™, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, instructors, partners, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses arising from misuse of the services or violation of these Terms.

14. Privacy

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

15. Changes to These Terms

Global Assistance Dogs™ reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time.

Updated versions become effective immediately upon publication unless otherwise stated.

16. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Florida.

17. Contact

Global Assistance Dogs™

Email: service@globalassistancedogs.com

Website: www.globalassistancedogs.com

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