Disclaimer
General Information
All Courses, Communities, Events and Materials, led by John Walton, are designed to educate dog owners on effective training techniques. This course utilizes the "Unique Technique" to strengthen the bond between dog and owner through love and praise.
Individual Results May Vary
Every dog is unique, and success in training depends on factors such as the dog's temperament, the owner's consistency, and the environment. The techniques taught in these courses, communities, events and materials are not guaranteed to work for all dogs in all situations.
No Professional Veterinary Advice
The Courses, Communities, Events and Materials do not replace professional veterinary or behavioral advice. Consult a veterinarian or certified dog behaviorist for concerns regarding your dog's health, safety, or behavioral issues.
Assumption of Risk
Participants acknowledge that training a dog may involve certain risks. You agree to assume full responsibility for any outcomes, including injuries or damages, during or after implementing the techniques taught.
No Refund Policy
Due to the digital nature of the Courses, Communities, Events and Materials, and immediate access to materials upon purchase, refunds will not be provided under any circumstances.
Liability
John Walton and associated parties shall not be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred during or after participation in the Course.
By enrolling, and completing your payment in full, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the Terms & Conditions and this Disclaimer.
Effective January 1st, 2025
Media Recording, Content License & Consent to Record and Collect
You understand and agree that our sessions may be recorded, including live group coaching, office hours, onboarding calls, support interactions, and any media you submit (e.g., homework clips, screenshots, messages) (“Recordings” and “Submissions”).
License You Grant
You grant [John Walton Online Dog Training] (“Company”) a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, display, and perform the Recordings and Submissions—in whole or in part—for training, quality assurance, product improvement, and marketing/advertising across any media now known or later developed.
This includes the right to use your name, likeness, voice, city, dog’s name/likeness, and statements in connection with such uses.
You waive any right to inspect or approve finished materials and acknowledge no compensation is due for these uses.
Ownership and Warranties
- You retain ownership of your Submissions; Company owns Company-created Recordings.
- You represent you have all rights and permissions to grant this license, and that your Submissions do not infringe any third-party rights.
Privacy, Opt-Out, and Removals
- If you prefer we do not use your materials for public marketing, email [[email protected]] with subject “Marketing Opt-Out.”
- We will honor opt-out requests prospectively; previously created/public assets may continue.
- We will make commercially reasonable efforts to remove future use upon request where feasible.
⚠️ Operational/training use (e.g., internal reviews, support QA) may continue even if you opt out of public marketing.
Minors and Third Parties
- You agree not to include minors or third parties in Submissions without consent.
- If a minor appears, you represent you are the parent/legal guardian and grant consent on their behalf.
- Do not include third-party music, trademarks, or media you don’t own.
✅ You agree to indemnify Company for claims arising from your Submissions.
Safety and Confidentiality
- Do not share sensitive personal data in Submissions.
- Payment data is never recorded in coaching sessions.
- Company stores recordings with reasonable security measures.
Release
You release and discharge Company from any and all claims arising out of the permitted use of the Recordings and Submissions, including claims for defamation, infringement of privacy, or rights of publicity.
No Obligation
Company has no obligation to use any Recording or Submission.
effective August 1st, 2025
