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Last updated 2 October 2026

Terms of Use

These terms apply when you use PetCostly. By using the site you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. What PetCostly provides

PetCostly provides free online calculators and general information about the costs of pet ownership. The calculators produce mathematical estimates based on the figures you enter and on clearly labelled suggested values. They do not produce quotes, valuations or professional advice.

2. Estimates only

All outputs are estimates. Estimated based on the information you entered, actual costs vary by location, pet, provider and lifestyle. Suggested values in the calculators are starting points that you can and should replace with your own figures. Examples on the site are labelled as examples and are not market averages.

3. No professional advice

Nothing on this site constitutes veterinary, medical, legal, insurance or financial advice. It is not a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, an insurance quote or a financial recommendation. Always consult your veterinary practiceabout your pet's health and a qualified adviser about your finances.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • use the site in any way that damages, disables or overloads it;
  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to the site, its servers or its data;
  • use automated means to scrape or republish substantial parts of the site;
  • misrepresent calculator output as your own professional advice or as a quote;
  • use the site for any unlawful purpose.

5. Intellectual property

The design, text, calculations, structure and software of this site are owned by or licensed to PetCostly and are protected by intellectual property law. You may use the calculators for personal and internal business purposes. Republishing substantial content without permission is not permitted.

6. Third-party links and advertising

The site displays advertising and may link to third-party websites, including advertising networks such as Google AdSense. We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, products or privacy practices. A link or an advertisement is not an endorsement. Commercial arrangements do not influence calculator outputs.

7. Availability

The site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability, and we may change, suspend or withdraw any part of the site at any time.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PetCostly is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site or reliance on its outputs, including decisions about acquiring, insuring or caring for a pet. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top of the page shows the last revision. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

10. Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent through the contact page. See also our privacy policy and disclaimer.