CHOW'S WHO PEDIGREES TERMS & CONDITIONS
PRIVACY
1.
Location / Postal address / Telephone number
This information is not published. Addresses or telephone numbers are not even requested anywhere on this website.
The country of residence is always mentioned.
2.
First name / Name
By default, the name is mentioned as the breeder, owner, and submitter of the pedigree on the relevant webpage(s).
To protect privacy, Chow's Who Pedigrees only publishes the first letter of the first name and the full surname.
Chow's Who Pedigrees Members can also choose to withhold their name and surname from the "My Account" page, whether as breeder/owner and/or as submitter. Anyone may also contact the webmaster to request removal of this information. In that case, "Name withheld" will appear instead. The country of residence and kennel name will remain visible. The name will still be used internally for the selection when adding a dog.
3.
Email address and Facebook link
To help breeders/owners promote their kennel or stud dogs, Chow's Who Pedigrees offers the option to add a Facebook page link or email address.
By default, this information is not published. Those who wish to display it must:
- be a Chow's Who Pedigrees Member,
- register their email or Facebook link,
- enable visibility from the "My Account" page.
To avoid spam, email and Facebook addresses are not directly displayed. They appear as clickable links - either the name (for email) or a Facebook logo (for the Facebook page).
4.
General information
Anyone may access, rectify, or request the deletion of their personal data by contacting the webmaster.
Personal data includes any information that identifies an individual (email, Facebook, etc.).
Location / Postal address / Telephone number
This information is not published. Addresses or telephone numbers are not even requested anywhere on this website.
The country of residence is always mentioned.
2.
First name / Name
By default, the name is mentioned as the breeder, owner, and submitter of the pedigree on the relevant webpage(s).
To protect privacy, Chow's Who Pedigrees only publishes the first letter of the first name and the full surname.
Chow's Who Pedigrees Members can also choose to withhold their name and surname from the "My Account" page, whether as breeder/owner and/or as submitter. Anyone may also contact the webmaster to request removal of this information. In that case, "Name withheld" will appear instead. The country of residence and kennel name will remain visible. The name will still be used internally for the selection when adding a dog.
3.
Email address and Facebook link
To help breeders/owners promote their kennel or stud dogs, Chow's Who Pedigrees offers the option to add a Facebook page link or email address.
By default, this information is not published. Those who wish to display it must:
- be a Chow's Who Pedigrees Member,
- register their email or Facebook link,
- enable visibility from the "My Account" page.
To avoid spam, email and Facebook addresses are not directly displayed. They appear as clickable links - either the name (for email) or a Facebook logo (for the Facebook page).
4.
General information
Anyone may access, rectify, or request the deletion of their personal data by contacting the webmaster.
Personal data includes any information that identifies an individual (email, Facebook, etc.).
RULES & REGULATIONS ABOUT COPYRIGHTS
1.
Legal advice
Please note that a picture belongs to its owner, and the photographer holds the copyright.
Many internet users mistakenly believe that publishing a photo online means it can be freely copied or reused. This is incorrect: reprinting a picture without the owner's or photographer's permission is illegal and may lead to legal action, even if the intention was good.
2.
Addition of a Chow picture
Anyone uploading a picture to Chow's Who Pedigrees certifies that they have obtained permission from the picture's owner or photographer to publish it.
It is strictly forbidden to copy a picture and upload it without permission.
3.
Picture Protection
To help prevent unauthorized use, Chow's Who Pedigrees places a watermark (stamp) on every picture. This watermark does not transfer ownership to Chow's Who Pedigrees - it simply serves to protect the rights of the owner. The watermark discourages theft, helps identify copies, and allows owners to trace unauthorized use. In legal disputes, it also makes it easier to prove that the person who reused the image knowingly copied a protected picture.
A simple message asking the picture's owner for permission often avoids these problems.
3.
Reprinting / Copying
It is strictly forbidden to copy or reprint any element of this website (including images) without permission. However, adding a link to the website with proper credit is allowed.
Legal advice
Please note that a picture belongs to its owner, and the photographer holds the copyright.
Many internet users mistakenly believe that publishing a photo online means it can be freely copied or reused. This is incorrect: reprinting a picture without the owner's or photographer's permission is illegal and may lead to legal action, even if the intention was good.
2.
Addition of a Chow picture
Anyone uploading a picture to Chow's Who Pedigrees certifies that they have obtained permission from the picture's owner or photographer to publish it.
It is strictly forbidden to copy a picture and upload it without permission.
3.
Picture Protection
To help prevent unauthorized use, Chow's Who Pedigrees places a watermark (stamp) on every picture. This watermark does not transfer ownership to Chow's Who Pedigrees - it simply serves to protect the rights of the owner. The watermark discourages theft, helps identify copies, and allows owners to trace unauthorized use. In legal disputes, it also makes it easier to prove that the person who reused the image knowingly copied a protected picture.
A simple message asking the picture's owner for permission often avoids these problems.
3.
Reprinting / Copying
It is strictly forbidden to copy or reprint any element of this website (including images) without permission. However, adding a link to the website with proper credit is allowed.
DATA SECURITY & RELIABILITY
1.
Champion certificate(s), win(s), award(s) and health information
This information is submitted by the user and is not guaranteed. However, you may be able to verify its accuracy online. Most people are honest, as providing false health or award information could damage a breeder's reputation.
Only the breeder, owner, or submitter can modify this data, which provides a level of security.
2.
Chow information & pedigree
Once submitted, this information cannot be altered, which ensures data integrity and prevents unauthorized changes.
If an error is found, users can report it via the "Report a mistake" link or by contacting the webmaster directly.
Initially, all pedigrees are marked as "Not Certified." The Chow's Who Pedigrees team then verifies the data against official documents. Once verified, the status changes to "Certified" - indicating a high level of reliability (though human error is always possible).
Users may speed up this process by uploading an official pedigree using the link provided on each page. Please note that verification may take time if the document is difficult to obtain.
3.
Data security
In cases of copyright infringement (e.g., if a picture is uploaded without permission), Chow's Who Pedigrees may share the submitter's name with the rightful Chow owner. By accepting these terms, users acknowledge this possibility. This policy exists to protect Chow owners and improve platform security.
Champion certificate(s), win(s), award(s) and health information
This information is submitted by the user and is not guaranteed. However, you may be able to verify its accuracy online. Most people are honest, as providing false health or award information could damage a breeder's reputation.
Only the breeder, owner, or submitter can modify this data, which provides a level of security.
2.
Chow information & pedigree
Once submitted, this information cannot be altered, which ensures data integrity and prevents unauthorized changes.
If an error is found, users can report it via the "Report a mistake" link or by contacting the webmaster directly.
Initially, all pedigrees are marked as "Not Certified." The Chow's Who Pedigrees team then verifies the data against official documents. Once verified, the status changes to "Certified" - indicating a high level of reliability (though human error is always possible).
Users may speed up this process by uploading an official pedigree using the link provided on each page. Please note that verification may take time if the document is difficult to obtain.
3.
Data security
In cases of copyright infringement (e.g., if a picture is uploaded without permission), Chow's Who Pedigrees may share the submitter's name with the rightful Chow owner. By accepting these terms, users acknowledge this possibility. This policy exists to protect Chow owners and improve platform security.
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