Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: [2012]

Welcome to Oak Creek Retrievers (“Oak Creek Retrievers,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, services, or contacting us through this site, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this website.

1. Use of This Website

This website is provided for general informational purposes regarding our training programs, boarding services, available dogs, and related offerings. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use of the site.

You may not:

  • Use this site for fraudulent or unlawful purposes;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its related systems;
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the website;
  • Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute site content without prior written permission.

2. Services Offered

Oak Creek Retrievers offers services that may include, but are not limited to:

  • Puppy training;
  • Obedience training;
  • Retriever training;
  • Boarding;
  • Started retriever training;
  • Advanced retriever training;
  • Hunt test training;
  • Information regarding puppies, started dogs, and studs.

All services are subject to availability, suitability of the dog, scheduling, and our approval.

3. No Guarantee of Results

Training outcomes vary based on many factors, including the dog’s age, breed, temperament, health, prior training, consistency at home, and owner follow-through. While we strive to provide high-quality training and care, we do not guarantee specific training, performance, behavioral, breeding, or sale results.

Any descriptions of training goals, progress, potential, or dog suitability are opinions based on our experience and should not be interpreted as guarantees.

4. Evaluations, Acceptance, and Right to Refuse Service

We may require an evaluation before accepting a dog into training, boarding, or related programs. We reserve the right to refuse or discontinue services at our discretion, including if:

  • A dog presents safety concerns;
  • A dog is ill or appears unfit for participation;
  • Required records are not provided;
  • A client fails to comply with our policies;
  • The dog’s needs are not appropriate for the requested program.

5. Client Responsibilities

By using our services, you represent that:

  • You are the legal owner of the dog or have authority to make decisions for the dog;
  • The information you provide to us is accurate and current;
  • Your dog is healthy enough to participate in training, boarding, travel, or related activities;
  • Your dog is current on vaccinations and preventative care as required by us;
  • You will disclose any known aggression, bite history, medical concerns, behavioral issues, or special handling needs.

You are responsible for providing complete and accurate information about your dog. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of services.

6. Health, Vaccinations, and Veterinary Care

For the safety of all dogs in our care, we may require proof of vaccinations, veterinary history, and/or preventative care before services begin. You agree to maintain your dog’s vaccinations and health requirements in accordance with our current policies.

If your dog becomes ill, injured, or requires veterinary attention while in our care, you authorize us to seek reasonable veterinary care if you cannot be reached promptly. You agree that all veterinary costs, medications, emergency transport costs, and related expenses are your responsibility.

7. Risks Involving Animals

You understand that working with, handling, boarding, and training dogs involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

  • Illness;
  • Injury;
  • Stress;
  • Escape;
  • Interaction with other animals;
  • Exposure to outdoor conditions, water, birds, gunfire, decoys, or training equipment;
  • Unpredictable animal behavior.

By using our services, you acknowledge and accept these inherent risks.

8. Limitation of Liability for Services

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Oak Creek Retrievers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of this website;
  • Training, boarding, or handling of your dog;
  • Injuries, illness, loss, or death of any dog, except to the extent caused by our gross negligence or willful misconduct;
  • Delays, interruptions, or inability to provide services.

Our total liability for any claim relating to our website or services shall not exceed the amount actually paid by you to us for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

9. Boarding and Training Policies

Dogs enrolled in boarding or training programs must meet our intake requirements and remain suitable for participation. Program length, progress, and completion timelines may vary.

We reserve the right to:

  • Adjust training methods within our professional judgment;
  • Modify schedules as needed;
  • Separate dogs for safety or health reasons;
  • End a program early if a dog is unsafe, medically unfit, or otherwise unsuitable.

Owners are responsible for maintaining training after the dog leaves our care. Results may diminish without continued reinforcement.

10. Puppies, Started Dogs, and Stud Services

Any puppies, started dogs, or stud-related information provided on this website is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a binding offer.

Availability, pricing, deposits, breeding arrangements, guarantees, health terms, and transfer conditions, if any, will be governed by separate written agreements where applicable. Unless expressly stated in a separate signed contract:

  • No specific breeding, competition, hunting, or performance outcome is guaranteed;
  • No dog sale, reservation, or breeding arrangement is final until confirmed by us;
  • We reserve the right to refuse a sale, placement, or breeding arrangement.

11. Deposits, Payments, and Refunds

Any deposits or payments for services, reservations, or dog purchases may be subject to separate written terms provided at the time of booking or sale.

Unless otherwise stated in writing:

  • Payment terms are determined by Oak Creek Retrievers;
  • Deposits may be non-refundable;
  • Missed appointments, cancellations, or early removals from a program may affect refund eligibility.

If you would like, I can also draft a separate Refund Policy to pair with this page.

12. Appointments and Scheduling

Visits and consultations may be by appointment only. Submitting an inquiry through the website does not guarantee a booking or reservation. All appointments are subject to confirmation.

We reserve the right to reschedule, cancel, or modify appointments, evaluations, and service dates as necessary.

13. Website Content and Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, design, layout, and branding, is owned by or licensed to Oak Creek Retrievers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, display, or create derivative works from any website content without our prior written permission.

14. User Submissions

If you submit inquiries, messages, reviews, testimonials, photos, or other content to us, you grant Oak Creek Retrievers a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, and publish that content for business and marketing purposes, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

You represent that any content you submit:

  • Is accurate;
  • Does not violate the rights of others;
  • Is not unlawful, defamatory, or misleading.

We reserve the right to remove or decline any user-submitted content.

15. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

16. Website Availability and Disclaimer

We make reasonable efforts to keep this website accurate and available, but we do not guarantee that:

  • The website will always be available, secure, or error-free;
  • The information on the site is complete, current, or free of inaccuracies;
  • Any defects or interruptions will be corrected immediately.

The website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Oak Creek Retrievers, its owners, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the website;
  • Your breach of these Terms;
  • Your dog’s behavior or condition;
  • Information you provide to us;
  • Your use of our services.

18. Privacy

Any personal information submitted through this website is subject to our Privacy Policy, if applicable. If you do not yet have one, I recommend adding a simple Privacy Policy page as well.

19. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

20. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the website or services shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal courts located in Texas, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

21. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Oak Creek Retrievers
19421 Williams Rd
Hearne, TX 77859
Phone: 979-220-4186
Email: oakcreekretrievers@gmail.com