Terms of Use

Last updated on December 30, 2022

Thank you for visiting Louisthedog.com (the "Site"). You acknowledge that these Terms of Use ("Terms"), as they may be periodically amended and modified, shall govern your use of this Site. Every time you use the Site, you should check these Terms for updates. This site is run by Louis the Dog, LLC, also known as "LouistheDog," "we," "us," and "our." You are granted access to this site on the condition that you agree to all of the terms and conditions stated here. If you do not accept and agree to these terms, do not use this website. You accept and agree to be bound by these Terms by continuing to use this Site.

Site Content & Use

The data on this website is provided for informational purposes only, and decision-making should not be based solely on it. The accuracy, completeness, or currency of the information on this site is not guaranteed by Louis the Dog. At your own risk, you rely on the information on this website. The content of this website does not represent a firm offer by Louis the Dog to sell any of the goods it lists. We reserve the right to modify the information on this website at any time and for any reason, and we are under no obligation to keep the information current. No employment, partnership, or agency of joint venture relationship exists between Louis the Dog and you as a result of your use of this Site or these Terms.

Although Louis the Dog will do its best to portray our products and their colors as accurately as possible, the hardware and display of your computer, portable device, and/or mobile device will have an impact on how the colors of the products appear. Louis the Dog is unable to guarantee that such hardware will render the colors accurately. Additionally, there's a chance that some of the items you see on the site are out of stock or discontinued, and the prices you see there could change at any time. Louis the Dog disclaims all liability for any pricing or other typographical or other errors. Prices listed on this website are in US dollars and only apply to residents of the US. It is against the law for you to purchase anything from this website with the intention of selling it again. Even after your credit card has been charged and you have received an order confirmation, Louis the Dog reserves the right to accept or decline your order, in whole or in part. A credit will be applied to your credit card account if your order is canceled after your credit card has already been charged.

Intellectual Property

All content on this site, including but not limited to designs, text, images, logos, media clips and downloads, interfaces, computer code, and software ("Content"), is the sole property of Louis the Dog, its licensors, or its content providers. The "Louis the Dog Since 1981" and "Louis the Dog" logos, as well as all other trademarks, service marks, logos, and other Content displayed or featured on the Site, are all the exclusive property of Louis the Dog. Additionally, copyright laws protect this website and its contents. Nothing contained on this website should be interpreted as granting, directly or indirectly, a right or license to use any trademark, service mark, or logo without Louis the Dog's prior written consent. You agree that nothing on this website should be read as granting you an explicit, implicational, estoppel-based, or other license or right to use any trademark, service mark, or logo. Regarding the Site and its Content, Louis the Dog retains all rights that are not explicitly granted or waived in this document.

Louis the Dog is committed to protecting its intellectual property rights as well as the intellectual property rights of others. To report any infringement of your intellectual property rights on this Site, you can contact us at customerservice@louisthedog.com.

Please don't send any unwelcome product or design ideas. You agree to give Louis the Dog the non-exclusive, irrevocable, and perpetual right to use, modify, reproduce, publish, distribute, display, and create derivative works from any materials you submit, whether through our website or social media accounts.

Prohibited Uses

Louis the Dog reserves the right, at its discretion, to refuse or terminate a person’s registration, or deny access to this Site. Louis the Dog grants you a license to use this Site and such license is revocable by us, and in our sole discretion, at any time and for any reason. You are prohibited from using, modifying, distributing, broadcasting, transferring, transmitting, uploading, licensing, selling, reverse engineering, or creating derivative works from any trademarks or Content on this Site. You are also prohibited from using the Site for marketing purposes or to compete with Louis the Dog. By using this Site, you agree to be held responsible for any material you submit through this Site and to indemnify Louis the Dog for all claims that result from your submissions. You agree that you shall be held personally liable for all orders placed or charges incurred, prior to your account being terminated. You acknowledge that you may not submit, upload, publish, or distribute through this Site any material that could give rise to claims of libel, defamation, fraud, obscenity, or claims of any civil or criminal liability. Further, you agree that anything you submit to Louis the Dog shall not violate any right of any third party, including privacy, trademark, copyright, or any other intellectual, or other personal right. You agree that you will not submit any material that contains a computer virus, spam or any software or computer code designed to damage, interfere with or mine data from the Site.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

THIS SITE IS PRESENTED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. LOUIS THE DOG RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT OR RESTRICT YOUR ACCESS TO THE SITE IN ANY WAY AND AT ANY TIME. LOUIS THE DOG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY TYPE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 1) IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY; 2) WARRANTIES IMPLIED FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR PERFORMANCE; 3) WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE OR THE SITE’S SERVER WILL BE FREE FROM VIRUSES; 4) THAT INFORMATION ON THE SITE WILL BE TIMELY, COMPLETE OR ACCURATE; OR 5) THAT THE SITE SHALL BE SECURE AND ERROR FREE.

BY USING THIS SITE, YOU AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS SITE. YOU AGREE, ACKNOWLEDGE, AND ACCEPT: 1) THAT YOU DID NOT HAVE TO PAY TO USE THIS SITE; 2) THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LOUIS THE DOG, ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, OR THIRD PARTY CONTENT PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM: A) LOSS OF DATA OR DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER THAT RESULTS FROM ANY MATERIALS YOU DOWNLOAD FROM THIS SITE, YOU DOWNLOAD AT YOUR OWN RISK; B) ANY ACTIONS TAKEN BY US OR WHICH WE FAIL TO TAKE REGARDING COMMUNICATIONS YOU SEND TO US; C) YOUR INABILITY TO USE THIS SITE; D) ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES OR OTHER INFORMATION OR MATERIALS FEATURED ON THIS SITE, OR THE REMOVAL THEREOF; E) OR ANYTHING ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THIS SITE OR ANY WEBSITE YOU ACCESS THROUGH THIS SITE. LOUIS THE DOG WILL NOT PROVIDE, AND YOU SHOULD NOT CONSTRUE ANY COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION OR ADVICE OBTAINED THROUGH THIS SITE, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, AS CREATING ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE DISCLAIMERS IN THESE TERMS ARE VALID ONLY WHERE THEY ARE NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW.

Louis the Dog makes no warranties of any kind regarding websites that are not operated by Louis the Dog to which you may be directed or linked from this Site. These links are included by Louis the Dog for your convenience, and Louis the Dog makes no representations or warranties with regard to the material on these sites or the suitability, safety or accuracy of any material on such web sites. Louis the Dog has no responsibility for products or services offered or provided by any third party.

Personal Information

You agree that any personal information that you enter on this Site will be accurate, current and complete. Certain features of the Site, such as the “My Account” feature, are password protected. If you register a password, you agree that you are responsible for the security of your password and for acts performed or statements made in connection with the use of your account and password. It is your responsibility to contact Louis the Dog if you know or have reason to believe that the security of your password has been compromised in any way. We will attribute to you any communication made via your account unless we receive written notice from you indicating otherwise. Your name and any personal information submitted shall be treated in accordance with the Louis the Dog Privacy Policy.

Indemnity

You agree to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify Louis the Dog and any of our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, contractors, subcontractors, service providers, and suppliers against any and all damages, losses, costs, expenses, liabilities, including any all reasonable court costs and attorneys’ fees which result from any violation of these Terms, a technical problem you experience with the Site, or any issues resulting from your use of the Site. Louis the Dog reserves the exclusive right, at Louis the Dog’s own expense, to assume control of the defense of any matter for which you would be held responsible for indemnifying Louis the Dog for any losses incurred. You agree to cooperate with Louis the Dog in regards to the defense of any such matter. Any claim or cause of action you may have with respect to Louis the Dog or the Site must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arose.

Applicable Law

This Site is intended to be accessed and used where such access and use is permitted by law. This Site and these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Rhode Island. Louis the Dog does not guaranty that accessing or using this Site complies with the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are located. It is your responsibility to educate yourself as to the laws of your jurisdiction and act accordingly. By using this Site, you are irrevocably consenting to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of Rhode Island for purposes of adjudicating any action relating to these Terms and waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction in such actions.

General Information

You understand that these Terms and any other policies posted on this Site shall constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us regarding the subject matter thereof (the “Agreement”). You understand that the Agreement shall supersede all other, prior or contemporaneous communications between you and us, whether those communications are oral or written. A printed copy of these Terms shall be admissible, under the same conditions and to the same extent as other business documents and records, in a judicial or administrative proceeding that relates to the use of the Site. If any provision of the Agreement is found to be unenforceable, unlawful or invalid for any reason, that provision shall be severable, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. You are responsible for periodically checking this Site for any changes to these Terms. Louis the Dog may amend, alter or change these Terms, in our sole discretion, at any time and for any reason, by posting on this Site a revised version of these Terms. If you continue to use this Site after changes to these Terms are posted then you consent to being governed by such changes. Louis the Dog’s failure to enforce or exercise any provision or right of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision or right.

Copyright Infringement Policy (DMCA Notice)

Without Louis the Dog's prior written consent, no part of the information on this website, including the product designs and descriptions, may be duplicated, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast. Any trademark, copyright, or other notice that is present on copies of the content cannot be changed or removed.

Louis the Dog respects the intellectual property rights of others and requests that you do the same. We will respond to notices of claimed copyright infringement that are properly provided to us and that comply with applicable law. If you believe that your work has been copied in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, please write us at:

Louis the Dog, LLC - Costa Mesa, CA
Attn: Copyright Infringement

We suggest that you consult your legal advisor before filing a notice with Louis the Dog’s copyright agent, because there may be penalties for false claims.