Terms of Use

By accessing or using the IVETGO website (ivetgo.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

These terms apply to all visitors, researchers, journalists, regulators, and any other users of the platform.

IVETGO (International Veterinary Governance Observatory) is an independent research and transparency initiative. It compiles, analyses, and publishes data about veterinary regulatory frameworks, governance structures, and consumer protections across jurisdictions worldwide.

IVETGO is not a regulatory body, professional association, or legal service. Nothing on this platform constitutes legal, regulatory, or professional advice.

IVETGO makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information published on this platform. However:

You may use this platform for lawful purposes including research, journalism, policy analysis, and education.

You may cite IVETGO data in publications, reports, and academic work, provided you attribute the source clearly as "IVETGO — International Veterinary Governance Observatory, ivetgo.com" and note the date of access.

Data is released under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence unless otherwise stated.

You must not:

The IVETGO name, logo, and branding are the property of IVETGO and may not be used without prior written permission.

The platform's underlying code, design, and structure are proprietary. The data content is released under CC BY 4.0 as noted above.

Third-party sources cited within jurisdiction entries retain their own copyright. IVETGO does not claim ownership of publicly available legislative or regulatory documents.

This platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

IVETGO does not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, IVETGO excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, this platform — including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

This platform may contain links to external websites and documents. These are provided for convenience only. IVETGO does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content of any third-party site.

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from your use of this platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us via our contact page.