Terms of Use - My Chickens Guide

Last updated: April 28, 2026

Website: mychickensguide.com

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using MyChickensGuide, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

2. Purpose of This Website

MyChickensGuide provides educational content about backyard chicken keeping for beginners. All information is based on personal experience and veterinary training, but it is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice.

3. Not Veterinary Advice

The content on this website is for informational and educational purposes only.

We are not licensed veterinarians providing medical diagnoses
Always consult a qualified poultry veterinarian for health emergencies
We do not guarantee specific outcomes for your flock
You are solely responsible for decisions regarding your chickens’ health and welfare

If your chicken is sick or injured, contact a licensed veterinarian immediately.

4. Affiliate Disclosure

MyChickensGuide participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means:

We earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through affiliate links
This comes at no additional cost to you
We only recommend products we use or have thoroughly researched
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content

We are committed to honest, unbiased recommendations.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including articles, images, graphics, logos, and downloadable resources — is the property of MyChickensGuide and protected by copyright law.

You may:

Read and share our content for personal, non-commercial use
Quote small excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original article
Use our free printables/checklists for personal use

You may NOT:

Reproduce, copy, or republish full articles without written permission
Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
Modify or create derivative works from our content
Remove copyright notices or watermarks from images

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, questions, or other content to this website:

You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content
You are responsible for the accuracy of your submissions
We reserve the right to remove any content that is offensive, spam, or violates these terms
Do not submit content that infringes on others’ intellectual property rights

7. External Links

This website contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for:

The content, accuracy, or practices of external websites
Any products or services purchased through affiliate links
The privacy policies of third-party sites

We link to resources we believe are helpful, but we encourage you to review the terms and policies of any external site you visit.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

The content is accurate, complete, or up-to-date
The website will be available without interruption
Technical errors will be corrected
The website is free of viruses or harmful components

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MyChickensGuide and its team shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

Your use or inability to use this website
Any action taken based on our content
Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
Any errors or omissions in our content

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MyChickensGuide from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of this website or violation of these terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico, United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of New Mexico.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. The revised version will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.