A transparent marketplace for pet owners to compare veterinary costs, track medical history, and coordinate prescription fulfillment through trusted partners.

Liability Disclaimer

1. Not Veterinary Advice

VetCostIQ is an informational platform, not a veterinary practice. All content — including pricing data, AI-generated pet triage, educational articles, and hospital summaries — is provided for general informational purposes only.

Nothing on this Platform constitutes veterinary medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for medical decisions regarding your pet.

2. AI Tools Disclaimer

Our Pet Triage and Vet Matcher tools use large language models to provide educational insights. These tools are not diagnostic instruments and may produce incomplete or inaccurate outputs.

AI-generated content should never replace professional veterinary judgment. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, contact an emergency veterinary hospital immediately.

3. No Price Guarantees

Pricing data displayed on VetCostIQ reflects historical observations and community contributions. Actual prices at any veterinary hospital may vary based on your pet’s specific condition, size, age, required procedures, and other factors.

VetCostIQ does not guarantee that any displayed price will be honored by a provider. Always confirm pricing directly before receiving services.

4. Third-Party Providers

Hospitals and pharmacies listed on VetCostIQ are independent businesses. VetCostIQ does not employ, control, or endorse any specific provider.

We are not responsible for the quality of care, billing practices, or conduct of any hospital or pharmacy. Disputes with providers should be resolved directly with the provider or through appropriate regulatory channels.

5. Prescription Fulfillment

VetCostIQ facilitates connections between pet owners and pharmacies but does not itself fill prescriptions, verify prescriptions, or guarantee fulfillment. All prescription processing is handled by licensed pharmacies in accordance with applicable laws.

6. User-Generated Content

Reviews, pricing contributions, and other user-generated content reflect the opinions and experiences of individual users. VetCostIQ does not verify the accuracy of every submission and is not liable for false or misleading user content. We make good-faith efforts to moderate content but cannot guarantee its accuracy.

7. No Warranty

The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the Platform will be error-free, secure, or available at all times.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, VetCostIQ, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or health outcomes, arising from your use of or reliance on the Platform.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Platform is to stop using it.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless VetCostIQ from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Platform, your contributions, or your violation of these terms.

10. Emergency Notice

If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, do not rely on this Platform. Contact an emergency veterinary hospital or animal poison control immediately.

11. Contact

For questions about this disclaimer, please contact us through our About page.