Terms of Use
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using BreedRisk (breedrisk.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site.
BreedRisk is operated by Dr. Paulo Morouço, DVM, a licensed veterinarian registered with the Ordem dos Médicos Veterinários (Membership No. 4504), based in Portugal.
2. Nature of the Service
BreedRisk is a free educational tool that provides breed-specific health risk information for dogs. The health data presented on this site is drawn from peer-reviewed veterinary research, official breed health registries, and consensus guidelines published by recognised veterinary organisations.
All health content is written and reviewed by Dr. Paulo Morouço, DVM. Content is updated periodically as new research becomes available.
3. Medical Disclaimer
BreedRisk is for educational purposes only. The information provided on this site — including breed health risk forecasts, condition descriptions, symptom lists, and age-based health timelines — does not constitute veterinary advice and is not a substitute for professional veterinary consultation.
No information on this site should be used to diagnose, treat, or make clinical decisions about any individual animal. Every dog is an individual, and health outcomes vary based on genetics, environment, lifestyle, and many other factors not captured by breed-level statistics.
Always consult a licensed veterinarian for your pet's individual health needs. If your pet is showing signs of illness or distress, seek veterinary attention promptly.
4. Accuracy of Information
We make every reasonable effort to ensure that the health data presented on BreedRisk is accurate, current, and sourced from credible peer-reviewed publications and official registries. All sources are cited on the relevant pages.
However, veterinary research evolves continuously. BreedRisk does not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or free from error. We accept no liability for decisions made based on information provided on this site.
If you identify an inaccuracy or have a question about a specific data point, please contact us at privacy@breedrisk.com and we will review it promptly.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on BreedRisk — including text, data compilations, page designs, and source citation structures — is the intellectual property of BreedRisk and Dr. Paulo Morouço unless otherwise stated.
You may read, print, and share individual pages for personal, non-commercial educational purposes, provided you attribute BreedRisk as the source. You may not reproduce, republish, scrape, or redistribute the content of this site in bulk or for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
Peer-reviewed sources cited on this site remain the intellectual property of their respective authors and publishers.
6. Third-Party Links
BreedRisk contains links to third-party websites including veterinary research databases, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), the Merck Veterinary Manual, and other academic sources. These links are provided for reference and verification purposes only.
BreedRisk is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party website. Linking to a source does not imply endorsement of all content on that site.
7. Advertising
BreedRisk displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. These advertisements are clearly distinguishable from editorial content. BreedRisk does not endorse the products or services advertised, and advertiser relationships have no influence on the health content or source selection on this site.
BreedRisk does not accept paid placements, sponsored content, or payments from any party in exchange for favourable mentions in health content.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BreedRisk and Dr. Paulo Morouço shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on any information provided here.
This includes, without limitation, any harm to your pet resulting from actions taken or not taken based on information found on BreedRisk.
9. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Portugal and, where applicable, the laws of the European Union. Any disputes arising from use of this site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Portugal.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of BreedRisk after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Contact
For questions about these Terms of Use:
- Email: privacy@breedrisk.com
- Website: breedrisk.com