Terms of Use
These Terms of Use are effective as of April 4, 2023.
The American Bully Registry (“ABR®”) owns and operates this website. By accessing and using this
site, you agree to each of the terms and conditions set forth herein, our Privacy Policy, and agree to abide by the
ABR’s Bylaws, rules, regulations, procedures as set forth in the ABR Charter and Bylaws, rules, regulations, published
policies and guidelines. Additional terms and conditions applicable to certain areas of this website or as to certain
transactions are posted in those areas or in connection with a particular transaction, and together with these Terms of Use
govern your use of those areas and/or transactions.
ABR reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Your use of this site following any
modification constitutes your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use as modified. The last date these Terms of Use were
revised is set forth below.
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You may not use this website for any purpose that is prohibited by law
or regulations or to facilitate the violation of any law or regulation.
Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy describes our practices concerning data that you provide or that we may collect about you through this
site, and you consent to our use of data in compliance with the Privacy Policy.
Sweepstakes, contest, and promotions may also have additional rules and eligibility requirements, such as age or geographic
restrictions. You are responsible for complying with these rules and requirements.
Intellectual Property
The audio and video materials, photographs, text, graphics, logos, designs, interfaces, software, data and other content
associated with the services (“Content”) are protected by intellectual property and other laws in the US and in other
countries. You must comply with all such laws and applicable copyright, trademark or other legal notices or restrictions.
You shall not remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other legal notices marked on the Content. As between you and ABR,
ABR will retain all right, title and interest in and to the services and the Content. No transfer of ownership to any
portion of the Content shall be made as a result of any access you are granted. Except as specifically provided below, ABR
reserves all rights to the service and Content. You are only permitted to access and view the Content for personal,
non-commercial purposes in accordance with the Terms of Use, and may not build a business or other enterprise utilizing any
of the Content. Except as expressly authorized in writing by ABR, you may not either directly or indirectly or through the
use of any software, device, internet site, web-based service or any other means download, stream capture, store in a
database, archive or otherwise copy any part of the Content; upload, sell, rent, lease, lend, broadcast, transmit or
otherwise disseminate, display or perform any part of the Content; license any part of the Content; or otherwise create any
derivative works or materials based on the Content. You may request to reproduce Content for online or offline use pursuant
to ABR’s “Reproduction of Online Materials Policy.”
Trademarks
The trademarks, service marks and logos (“trademarks”) used or displayed on this website are registered and unregistered
trademarks of the ABR or third parties. You may not use any of the trademarks or logos appearing on this site without
written permission from the trademark owner. Trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks of ABR include, but are
not limited to, ABR, American Bully Registry, the American Bully Registry seal and design, ABR Mexico, ABR Philippines, and
all associated names, marks and logos. This list is not exhaustive and the absence of a name, trademark or logo in this
list does not constitute a waiver of any and all intellectual property rights that ABR has established in any of its goods,
services, names or logos. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Nothing in this website shall
be construed as granting — by implication, estoppel or otherwise — any license or right to use any trademarks displayed on
the website without the express written permission of the ABR or the trademark owner.
Use of Owner
Throughout this website, ABR uses the term “owner” in various forms. ABR is using the term in a general manner and not in a
manner to be construed as synonymous with legal title.
Third Party Links
This website contains links to websites which are not maintained by the ABR. Links to third party websites are provided for
your convenience and information only. Third party websites are not under the ABR’s control and we are not responsible for the
content or accuracy of those sites or the products or services offered on or through those sites. Nor can the ABR guarantee
that sites will not change without our knowledge. The inclusion of a link in this website does not imply the ABR’s endorsement
of the third party website nor that ABR is affiliated with the third party website’s owners or sponsors.
Applications
You agree that all information supplied by you to register or list a dog or litter through this site is true, correct and
complete. You understand that the listing/registration is not guaranteed and listing/registration fees are nonrefundable.
You understand that if you are submitting an application on behalf of another you must have the written authority to do so
and will upon request be required to provide to the ABR the written authorization. The written authority must explicitly
state that you have been given permission to submit the particular application(s) on behalf of another. You also represent
and agree that you are in good standing with the ABR. You understand and agree that any misrepresentation submitted by you
through the online application process may result in the cancellation of the registration or listing of the dog and its
descendants or the litter and the members of the litter and their descendants. The submission of false information to
register or list a dog or litter could also result in the loss of your ABR privileges. Additionally, the submission of false
information may result in ABR refusing service, suspending or terminating your account without notice. By inputting or
supplying your contact information, including, but not limited to, an email address, address, mobile telephone number,
and/or telephone number, you consent to receive communications including, but not limited to, text messages, from ABR and
third parties.
Your Online Account
If you use this site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for
restricting access to your computer, and agree to accept responsibility for all activity that occurs through your account
or password. You must provide ABR with accurate and complete information and must update the information when it changes
ABR does not allow for the creation of an Online Account by a person under the age of eighteen. ABR policy requires that
dogs or litters registered or listed in the names of children be properly authorized by the minor’s parent or guardian.
With respect to an Online Account, this means the parent or guardian must establish, maintain and submit information on
behalf of the minor.
If you wish to delete your account you may do so via our Mobile App under settings, follow
the prompt to delete your account and confirm. Your account information will be deleted, if you wish
to re-create an account you may do so but you will need to provide your information to ABR again.
Online Record Keeping
If you use the Online Record Keeping service of the ABR, you understand and agree that all the information that you input
into the records will be stored on ABR servers or third party servers. You understand and agree that the ABR will have
access to and the ability to use this information. This will include but is not limited to use for determining compliance
with ABR Rules, Regulations and policies and contacting individuals to whom you have transferred a dog or puppy. Pursuant
to ABR’s regulations for record keeping, records can be kept on paper and/or electronically. Electronic records must be
kept in an industry standard format, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PDF or Open Document Format, that is easily
accessible and printable immediately upon ABR’s request. Electronic records must be backed up on a consistent basis and the
back-up copy kept in a separate secure location, such as a cloud-based service, external hard drive, DVD, or other properly
secured dependable service. ABR’s Online Record Keeping Service meets these requirements. In using the Online Record Keeping
service of the ABR in relation to registered co-owned dogs and litters, you understand and agree that the records will be
able to be accessed by all registered co-owners and that each registered co-owner will have the authority to enter and
change the information. You understand and agree that both the registered sire owners and registered dam owners will be
able to access the mating records for the particular mating between the two dogs and will be able to enter and change the
information.
User Submissions
You agree that any submissions you make to the site may be refused, edited, removed, modified, published, transmitted and
displayed by the ABR without notice and you waive any rights you may have with respect to such editing or modification or
notice. By submitting anything to the site, you grant ABR a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty free, license to
the submission to the ABR or any third party the ABR designates to use, copy, transmit, excerpt, publish, distribute,
display, create derivative works of, modify or adapt in any form or media the submission. ABR reserves the right to refuse,
delete, move or edit any of the submissions in its sole discretion. Except as provided in the Privacy Policy, ABR does not
guarantee that your submissions to the site will be private. You should not provide submissions that you want to remain
private.
Representations and Warranties
You represent and warrant that any materials, postings, feedback, User Submissions of any kind that you submit to this site
or a Social Media Site are owned by you and will not (a) violate or infringe upon the rights of any third party, including
copyright, trademark, privacy or other personal or propriety rights; (b) contain any libelous or otherwise unlawful
material or (c) are conduct prejudicial to the ABR.
Indemnification
You understand and agree that you are personally responsible for your behavior on the site. You agree to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless ABR, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, licensors
and any third party providers to the site, service or content from and against all claims, losses, expenses, damages and
costs (including, but not limited to, direct, incidental, consequential, exemplary and indirect damages), and reasonable
attorneys’ fees, resulting or arising out of your use, misuse, or inability to use the site, the service or the content, or
any violation of the Terms of Use or any breach by you or any user of your account of any of your representations and
warranties.
Third Party Content
ABR may provide third party content (including advertisements) on the site. ABR does not endorse or evaluate third party
content, and ABR does not assume responsibility for third parties’ actions, submissions or omissions. The ABR has no
obligation to monitor User Submissions or Third Party Content. You agree that ABR will not be liable of User Submissions
or Third Party Content or any loss or damage resulting therefrom.
We use multiple caching and data delivery technologies to facilitate media distribution and enhance media performance for
you. When you access a video on our website, ABR.tv, we may use a third-party service that uses the processing
capabilities, memory and bandwidth on your computer, mobile phone or other applicable device to transmit content and other
data or features to you and to other users of the website, and to facilitate the operation of the network on which the
service runs. You are solely responsible for any telecommunication or other connectivity charges incurred through the use
of the service.
Social Media Sites
In certain instances, you may be able to connect and/or link to an ABR social media site including but are not limited to
ABR Facebook pages, Twitter account, Google +, YouTube, Pinterest, Snapchat, and Instagram (“Social Media Sites”). The
Social Media Sites are social media locations for community members to connect to and learn about ABR. ABR’s goal is to
provide useful and interesting content about ABR, its activities and events. ABR reserves the right to (a) refuse, edit,
remove, modify any content; (b) block disruptive users and (c) discontinue any ABR Social Media Site. ABR’s Social Media
Sites are not the appropriate place to resolve issues or complaints. ABR does not create, control, represent or endorse any
opinions or statements expressed by others on its Social Media Sites, including those that Follow or Like ABR and those
Followed or Liked by ABR. ABR’s following of another user’s account, “likes” of another page, re-tweets, “favorites,”
shares or otherwise re-posting another’s content, does not constitute an endorsement by ABR. ABR is not responsible for the
terms and conditions, privacy policy, or content of any social media site. You agree by posting on a Social Media Site,
you grant ABR a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty free, license to the submission to the ABR or any third party
the ABR designates to use, copy, transmit, excerpt, publish, distribute, display, create derivative works of, modify or
adapt in any form or media the submission.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The ABR makes no express or implied warranties, representations or endorsements whatsoever with respect to the site, the
service or the content. abr expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, express, implied, statutory or otherwise,
including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and
non-infringment, with regard to the site, the service, the content, and any product or service furnished or to be furnished
via the site. ABR does not warrant that the functions performed by the site or the service will be uninterrupted, timely,
secure, or error-free, or that defects in the site or the service will be corrected. abr does not warrant the accuracy or
completeness of the content, or that any errors in the content will be corrected. the site, the service and the content are
provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
Your access to and use of the services (including their functions and content) is at your risk.
Limitation of Liability
In no event will the AKC be liable for any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to any direct, incidental,
consequential, special, exemplary or other indirect damages, arising out of (1) the use of or inability to use the site,
the service, or the content, (2) any transaction conducted through or facilitated by the site; (3) any claim attributable
to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in the site, the service and/or content, (4) unauthorized access to or
alteration of your transmissions or data, or (5) any other matter relating to the site, the service, or the content, even
if the ABR has been advised of the possibilities of such damages. if you are dissatisfied with the site, the service, the
content, or the terms of use, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the site. because some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, some of the above limitations may
not apply to you. in such states, ABR’s liability is limited and warranties are excluded to the greatest extent permitted
by law.
Arbitration
You agree that any cause of action, controversy or claim arising out of or related to the use of this site, service or
content between the abr and yourself or as to the construction, interpretation and effect of this agreement shall be
settled by arbitration pursuant to the applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association. however, prior to
arbitration all applicable abr bylaws, rules, regulations and procedures must first be followed as set forth in the ABR
charter and bylaws, rules, regulations, published policies and guidelines.
Miscellaneous
ABR may be required by state or federal law to notify you of certain events. You hereby acknowledge and agree that such
notice will be effective upon ABR posting them in the relevant area of the site or delivering them to you via email. You
may update your email address by visiting your account where you can provide contact information. If you do not provide ABR
with accurate information, ABR will not be responsible for failure to contact you.
ABR’s failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision in these Terms of Use will not constitute a waiver of such
right or provision. If any part of these Terms of Use is determined to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law,
that provision will be removed, and the remainder of the Terms of Use will continue to be valid and enforceable.
You authorize ABR to provide information concerning you and your activities to comply with applicable laws or respond to a
court order, subpoenas, or other lawful requests, or if ABR thinks doing so would protect your safety or that of another
person or protect the security of the services or as otherwise described in the
Privacy Policy.