1. DISCLAIMER

General Disclaimer

This website is owned and operated by Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

This Disclaimer, together with our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, governs your access to and use of https://www.affinitycaninecoachingdc.com, including its content, functionality, resources, products, services, and any associated subdomains (collectively, the “Website”).

Please read this Disclaimer carefully before using the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Disclaimer. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

Educational and Informational Purposes

The information provided on this Website, including articles, training tips, videos, downloadable resources, and other educational materials, is intended for general educational and informational purposes.

While Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC strives to provide accurate, practical, and responsible dog training guidance, information presented on this Website is not a substitute for an individualized assessment of your dog, its behavior, or its training needs.

Every dog is an individual. Behavior, learning, and training outcomes may vary based on temperament, health, environment, training history, owner participation, and other factors.

You are responsible for evaluating whether information provided on this Website is appropriate for your dog and circumstances.

If your dog displays aggression, significant fear, anxiety, or other behaviors that may present a safety concern, we recommend seeking individualized professional assistance.

Nothing on this Website constitutes veterinary advice, medical diagnosis, or veterinary treatment. Concerns involving pain, illness, injury, or other medical conditions should be addressed with a licensed veterinarian.

No Professional-Client Relationship

Your use of this Website, including downloading resources, viewing educational materials, or implementing training suggestions, does not establish a professional-client relationship between you and Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC.

A professional training relationship is established only when services are formally agreed upon and accepted by the Company and the client.

No Guarantee of Results

Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC makes no guarantees regarding the results of any training method, recommendation, educational resource, product, or service.

Dog training outcomes depend on numerous factors, including the dog's temperament, learning history, environment, health, consistency of training, and the owner's participation.

While we provide professional guidance intended to support effective and humane dog training, we cannot guarantee specific behavioral changes, timelines, or outcomes.

Results achieved by other clients or dogs do not guarantee similar results for you or your dog.

Testimonials

The Website may feature testimonials from clients who have used our products or services.

Testimonials reflect individual experiences and opinions and are not intended to represent or guarantee the results that every client will achieve.

Testimonials are presented truthfully and reflect the experiences of the individuals providing them.

If a testimonial has been provided in exchange for compensation, a discount, a complimentary service, or another material incentive, that relationship will be disclosed as appropriate.

Personal Responsibility and Safety

By using the information and resources provided on this Website, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your dog's care, supervision, training, and safety.

Dog training involves inherent risks, including injury to people or animals, property damage, and unexpected behavioral responses.

You agree to exercise reasonable care and judgment when implementing training recommendations and to discontinue any activity that appears unsafe or inappropriate for your dog.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC is not responsible for injuries, damages, or losses resulting from the independent application of general educational information provided on this Website.

This Disclaimer does not exclude liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Contact Us

Questions regarding this Disclaimer may be directed to:

Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC
1763 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009
contact@affinitycaninecoachingdc.com

2. PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, maintain, and protect personal information when you visit https://www.affinitycaninecoachingdc.com or interact with our services, communications, or educational resources.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise provide customer information or mailing lists to other businesses for their independent marketing or advertising purposes.

Personal Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Contact us through our Website or by email.

Request information about dog training services.

Schedule a consultation or training session.

Complete a client intake or training questionnaire.

Purchase services or downloadable educational resources.

Subscribe to our newsletter or other educational communications.

Download a complimentary educational resource.

Provide feedback or submit a testimonial.

Depending on the nature of your interaction, this information may include:

Your name.

Your email address.

Your telephone number.

Your mailing or service address.

Information about your dog, including breed, age, training history, behavioral concerns, and training goals.

Information necessary to schedule or provide services.

Purchase, transaction, and billing information.

Communications and correspondence with our business.

We collect only information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically through the Website's hosting platform or associated technology.

This information may include:

Internet Protocol (IP) address.

Browser type and device information.

Operating system.

Pages visited.

Date and time of visits.

Referring websites.

General website usage information.

This information may be used to support website functionality, maintain security, troubleshoot technical issues, and understand general website performance.

Cookies and Website Functionality

Our Website may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential website functions, maintain security, and understand website performance.

Cookies are small files placed on your device by websites you visit.

You may adjust your browser settings to restrict or disable cookies. Certain website features may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.

We do not intentionally use personal information collected through the Website for behavioral advertising, cross-site advertising profiles, or the sale of personal information.

Where applicable law requires consent for nonessential cookies or similar technologies, we will seek that consent before activating them.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the information you provide for legitimate business purposes, including:

Responding to inquiries and requests for information.

Assessing training needs and determining whether our services are appropriate.

Scheduling and providing dog training consultations and coaching services.

Preparing individualized training recommendations and educational materials.

Processing purchases and providing requested digital products.

Communicating about appointments, purchases, and training services.

Providing customer support.

Maintaining business and transaction records.

Improving our services and Website.

Sending newsletters or promotional communications when you have chosen to receive them.

Meeting applicable legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations.

We do not use your information for purposes unrelated to our business activities without an appropriate legal basis or any consent required by law.

How We Protect and Share Your Personal Information

Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC does not sell, rent, trade, or distribute customer information or customer mailing lists to other businesses for their independent marketing purposes.

We respect the confidentiality of information provided by prospective clients, active clients, and Website visitors.

We do not provide your personal information to advertisers for targeted advertising or behavioral profiling.

Certain information may be processed by service providers that support essential business operations, such as website hosting, email delivery, payment processing, scheduling, or secure data storage.

These providers process information as necessary to perform services on our behalf, subject to their applicable privacy and security obligations.

We may also disclose information when required by applicable law, legal process, or a valid government request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of our business, clients, or others.

We do not otherwise disclose personal information for unrelated commercial purposes.

Payment Information

When you purchase training services or digital products, payment information may be processed through secure payment services.

Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC does not intentionally collect or retain complete payment card numbers through ordinary Website contact or intake forms.

Payment information is handled in accordance with the security practices and policies of the payment service used to complete the transaction.

How We Store and Protect Your Information

We use commercially reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, misuse, or alteration.

Information may be stored within business email systems, website administration systems, client records, and other systems necessary for business operations.

Although we take reasonable precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain business records, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and protect legitimate business interests.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

You may request deletion of personal information by contacting us, subject to applicable legal, contractual, and recordkeeping obligations.

Children's Privacy

The content on the Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC website is appropriate for visitors of all ages. However, our products, services, and business transactions are intended for adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise children's use of the Website and any submission of personal information.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information in accordance with applicable law.

Email Communications and Marketing

We may communicate with you by email regarding:

Training inquiries.

Appointments and scheduling.

Services you have purchased or requested.

Training recommendations and follow-up information.

Educational resources you have requested.

Administrative or important business updates.

If you separately choose to subscribe to our newsletter or promotional communications, we may also send you educational content, business announcements, and information about our services.

Submitting a contact form, purchasing a service, or downloading a resource does not automatically constitute consent to receive unrelated promotional emails.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in those communications, where provided, or by contacting us directly.

Unsubscribing from promotional communications will not prevent us from sending necessary communications related to services you have requested or purchased.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and the applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you.

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Request deletion of personal information.

Request information about how your data is used.

Object to or request restrictions on certain processing activities.

Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

Request a portable copy of certain information, where required by law.

To exercise any applicable rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable laws.

Additional Information for European Residents

If the European Union or United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation applies to our processing of your personal information, we process information under an appropriate legal basis, which may include:

Contractual necessity: To provide services or digital products you request or purchase.

Legitimate interests: To respond to inquiries, maintain secure business operations, and improve our services, where those interests are not overridden by your rights.

Consent: For optional promotional communications or other activities requiring consent.

Legal obligations: To comply with applicable recordkeeping, tax, or other legal requirements.

Because Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC operates in the United States, personal information you submit may be processed or stored in the United States. Where applicable law requires specific safeguards for international data transfers, we will address those requirements.

Eligible individuals may have the right to lodge a complaint with the appropriate data protection supervisory authority.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to limit privacy rights established by applicable law.

External Website Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites or resources.

These websites operate independently and may have privacy policies and information practices that differ from ours.

Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites we do not operate or control.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, Website functionality, or applicable legal requirements.

Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing material changes affecting personal information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our handling of personal information, or your applicable data protection rights, please contact:

Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC
1763 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009
contact@affinitycaninecoachingdc.com

3. TERMS & CONDITIONS

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) constitute an agreement between you and Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

These Terms govern your access to and use of https://www.affinitycaninecoachingdc.com, including its content, products, educational resources, functionality, and services (collectively, the “Website”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.

If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

Privacy Policy

Your use of this Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, maintain, and protect personal information.

The Privacy Policy is included on this page and is incorporated by reference into these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Disclaimer

Your use of this Website is also subject to our Disclaimer, which explains the educational nature of our Website content, limitations of general dog training advice, and the absence of guaranteed training outcomes.

The Disclaimer is included on this page and is incorporated by reference into these Terms.

Age Requirements

The educational content and resources available on this Website are suitable for visitors of all ages.

However, individuals must be at least 18 years of age, or have appropriate authorization from a parent or legal guardian, to purchase products, schedule services, or enter into agreements with Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC.

Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising minors who access the Website or participate in its educational activities.

Lawful Use

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes.

You agree not to:

Use the Website in a manner that violates applicable laws or regulations.

Interfere with the operation or security of the Website.

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Website systems or information.

Upload or transmit malicious software or harmful content.

Misrepresent your identity when requesting services or making purchases.

Copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit Website materials without authorization.

Use Website content in a manner that infringes upon the rights of Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC or others.

We reserve the right to restrict Website access when we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.

Dog Training Services

Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC provides professional dog training education, private coaching, consultations, and related services.

Information displayed on this Website describes our services generally and does not constitute a guarantee of availability, suitability, or specific training outcomes.

Scheduling, pricing, payment terms, cancellation policies, client responsibilities, and other service-specific conditions may be addressed through individual booking confirmations or a separate Dog Training Service Agreement and Liability Waiver.

Where a separate written service agreement applies, that agreement governs the specific training relationship and controls in the event of a conflict with these general Website Terms concerning the services covered by that agreement.

Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC reserves the right to decline or discontinue a requested service when appropriate, consistent with contractual obligations and applicable law.

Training Outcomes and Client Responsibilities

Dog training requires participation, consistency, and appropriate management by the dog's owner or handler.

We do not guarantee specific behavioral outcomes, results within a particular timeframe, or the elimination of unwanted behaviors.

Clients remain responsible for their dog's health, supervision, behavior, and safety, including compliance with applicable leash, licensing, and animal control requirements.

Clients are expected to provide accurate information about their dog's behavioral history, health concerns, and any known safety risks.

Digital Products and Educational Resources

Our Website may offer digital educational materials, including downloadable guides, training resources, worksheets, and other informational products.

Unless otherwise expressly stated, digital products and resources are intended for personal, noncommercial use.

Purchasing or downloading a digital product does not transfer ownership of the underlying intellectual property.

You may not reproduce, redistribute, resell, publish, modify for commercial distribution, or create competing products based on our materials without prior written permission.

Digital products are intended for educational purposes and do not replace individualized training advice.

Any refund or cancellation conditions applicable to digital products will be communicated at the point of purchase or in the applicable purchase terms. Nothing in these Terms limits refund or cancellation rights that cannot lawfully be waived.

Complimentary Downloadable Resources

From time to time, we may offer complimentary educational resources, including downloadable guides, worksheets, checklists, or other materials.

We grant you a limited, personal, nonexclusive, nontransferable, revocable license to use these materials for your own personal, noncommercial purposes.

You may download and retain these resources for personal reference.

You may not sell, redistribute, reproduce for commercial purposes, publish, or incorporate these materials into competing products or services without our prior written consent.

Providing an email address to receive a complimentary resource does not automatically enroll you in promotional communications unless you separately consent.

Purchases and Payments

By purchasing products or services from Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC, you agree to provide accurate and complete information necessary to process your purchase.

Prices, service descriptions, and availability are subject to change, although changes will not retroactively alter an already accepted purchase agreement except as permitted by that agreement or applicable law.

Payment terms, refund eligibility, and cancellation conditions are determined by the applicable purchase or service agreement and any legally required disclosures.

We reserve the right to correct pricing or descriptive errors before accepting a transaction.

Client Information and Submissions

You may voluntarily provide information through our Website, including contact inquiries, intake forms, feedback, reviews, testimonials, photographs, or other submissions.

You retain ownership of original materials you submit.

By submitting information necessary to request or receive services, you authorize us to use that information for the purposes of responding to your inquiry, providing services, maintaining records, and fulfilling our business obligations, consistent with our Privacy Policy.

We will not use identifiable client photographs, testimonials, or personal stories for public marketing without appropriate permission.

You represent that you have the necessary rights or permissions to submit any materials you provide and that your submissions do not knowingly infringe upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.

We reserve the right to decline, remove, or discontinue displaying submitted material that violates applicable law or these Terms.

Intellectual Property

The Website and its original content, including text, graphics, photographs, videos, educational resources, training materials, downloadable guides, logos, designs, and other materials, are owned by Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC or used with appropriate permission.

These materials may be protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

You may access and view Website content for your personal, noncommercial use.

Except as expressly permitted, you may not:

Reproduce or redistribute our content.

Sell, sublicense, or commercially exploit our materials.

Publish our materials as your own.

Modify or adapt our materials for commercial use.

Remove copyright, trademark, or attribution notices.

Incorporate our content into products or services offered to others without authorization.

Requests for permission to use our materials should be directed to contact@affinitycaninecoachingdc.com.

Artificial Intelligence

Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC may use software and technology incorporating Generative Artificial Intelligence (“Generative AI”) to support business operations.

However, the Company is committed to using authentic photography and visual materials. No AI-generated photographs, illustrations, or other imagery will be used on the Website.

All photographs and visual content will consist of authentic images, original designs, or appropriately licensed materials. Conventional photo editing and design tools may be used to enhance or format these materials.

All original Website content and intellectual property remain the property of Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC, subject to applicable intellectual property laws.

No Warranties

We make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate, current, and helpful information on this Website.

However, Website content may occasionally contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its general informational content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

We do not guarantee that:

The Website will always be available or uninterrupted.

Website content will be completely free of errors.

The Website will be free from technical problems or security vulnerabilities.

Educational recommendations will produce any particular result.

Information provided will be suitable for every dog or situation.

Nothing in this section excludes warranties or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC and its owners, employees, and representatives shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of this Website or reliance upon its general educational content.

This includes, where legally permitted, losses relating to interruption of Website availability, loss of data, technical problems, or independent application of general training information.

Any liability arising from purchased training services is subject to the applicable service agreement and governing law.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Website Availability

We reserve the right to modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website at any time.

We do not guarantee continuous availability of the Website or its resources.

Website content, services, descriptions, and educational materials may be updated periodically.

Website Security and Malicious Code

We take reasonable measures to support the security and functionality of the Website.

However, we cannot guarantee that the Website will always be free of viruses, malicious software, unauthorized interference, or other technological risks.

You are responsible for maintaining appropriate security measures on devices used to access the Website.

External Resources and Links

The Website may contain links to external websites, articles, videos, products, or resources that we believe may be useful.

These resources are provided for informational convenience.

We do not control the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of external websites.

Providing an external link does not necessarily indicate endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation.

You access external websites and resources at your own discretion.

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC and its representatives against third-party claims, damages, and reasonable expenses arising directly from your unlawful use of the Website, infringement of another party's rights, or material breach of these Terms.

This provision does not require you to indemnify the Company for its own negligence, unlawful conduct, or other liability for which indemnification would be prohibited by applicable law.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms, the Disclaimer, or the Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in business practices, Website functionality, or applicable legal requirements.

Updated versions will be published on this Website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Changes become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated or required by law.

Continued use of the Website after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Material changes affecting existing service agreements will be addressed according to the terms of those agreements and applicable law.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law.

Entire Agreement and Waiver

These Terms, together with the Disclaimer and Privacy Policy, constitute the agreement governing general use of the Website.

Separate written agreements may govern purchased products or professional dog training services.

Failure by Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of the right to enforce that provision in the future.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Subject to applicable consumer protection laws and mandatory jurisdictional requirements, disputes relating to these Website Terms shall be brought before the appropriate courts located in the District of Columbia.

Nothing in these Terms limits statutory rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be waived.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings relating to these Website Terms, the parties agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute through direct communication.

If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, the parties may mutually agree to participate in mediation.

Mediation is voluntary unless otherwise required by a separate enforceable agreement or applicable law.

Nothing in this provision prevents either party from seeking relief through a court or government agency when permitted by law.

All Rights Reserved

All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved by Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC.

Requests regarding permitted uses of Website content, educational materials, or other intellectual property should be directed to contact@affinitycaninecoachingdc.com.

Contact Information

This Website is owned and operated by:

Affinity Canine Coaching, LLC
1763 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009

Email: contact@affinitycaninecoachingdc.com
Website: https://www.affinitycaninecoachingdc.com

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