Be BiteSmart

Legal

Who we are

Be BiteSmart is a global educational initiative of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies, Inc., a Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public understanding of canine behavior and improving child safety.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 532, Salisbury, Connecticut 06068, USA

Terms of Use

Defines the rules governing use of the Be BiteSmart website and educational materials. It limits liability related to misuse of information, establishes that the site provides educational content rather than professional advice, and identifies Connecticut as the governing jurisdiction for the website.

Be BiteSmart is a program of Center for Canine Behavior Studies, Inc., a Connecticut nonprofit corporation recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt organization.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 532, Salisbury, Connecticut 06068, USA

Telephone: 413-248-8806

By accessing or using the Be BiteSmart website you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations.

The website provides educational information regarding canine behavior, child safety, and dog bite prevention.

The Center for Canine Behavior Studies may update these terms periodically.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, United States of America.

Privacy Policy

Explains what limited visitor information may be collected, such as contact form submissions or anonymous analytics data, and how that information is used. The policy demonstrates responsible handling of visitor information and transparency regarding data practices.

Be BiteSmart is a program of Center for Canine Behavior Studies, Inc., a Connecticut nonprofit corporation recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt organization.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 532, Salisbury, Connecticut 06068, USA

Telephone: 413-248-8806

The Center for Canine Behavior Studies respects the privacy of visitors to the Be BiteSmart website.

The website may collect limited information including contact form submissions, email addresses, and anonymous analytics data such as IP address, browser type, and usage patterns.

Information collected is used only for communication, educational outreach, and improvement of website services.

The organization does not sell or rent personal information.

Education Disclaimer

Explains that Be BiteSmart provides educational information designed to help reduce the risk of dog bite injuries but cannot guarantee prevention of injuries. The disclaimer clarifies that safe outcomes depend on supervision, animal behavior, and circumstances beyond the organization’s control.

Be BiteSmart is a program of Center for Canine Behavior Studies, Inc., a Connecticut nonprofit corporation recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt organization.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 532, Salisbury, Connecticut 06068, USA

Telephone: 413-248-8806

The information, videos, and materials provided through Be BiteSmart are intended solely for general educational and informational purposes regarding dog behavior and child safety.

This content does not constitute medical advice, veterinary advice, psychological counseling, or professional risk assessment, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified professionals.

While Be BiteSmart is grounded in established principles of canine behavior science, child development, and injury prevention, no educational program or behavioral guidance can eliminate the risk of a dog bite or guarantee a child’s safety.

Dog behavior is influenced by numerous factors—including environment, health, training, stress, and prior experiences—and may be unpredictable, even in familiar household settings.

By using these materials, viewers acknowledge and accept that:

  • The risk of dog bites cannot be completely eliminated
  • Responsibility for supervision and safety remains with caregivers and guardians
  • Be BiteSmart makes no warranties or guarantees regarding outcomes

Be BiteSmart’s goal is to reduce risk through education, not to provide assurances of safety.

Media & Educational Content Use Guidelines

Encourages responsible sharing of Be BiteSmart materials by schools, healthcare institutions, nonprofit organizations, and community programs. These guidelines allow broad educational distribution while discouraging commercial exploitation or misrepresentation of the materials.

Be BiteSmart is a program of Center for Canine Behavior Studies, Inc., a Connecticut nonprofit corporation recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt organization.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 532, Salisbury, Connecticut 06068, USA

Telephone: 413-248-8806

Be BiteSmart educational materials are intended to support global child safety education.

Schools, nonprofits, healthcare institutions, and educators may freely use and distribute Be BiteSmart materials for non‑commercial educational purposes.

Attribution to Be BiteSmart and the Center for Canine Behavior Studies should accompany redistributed materials.

Organizations are encouraged to share materials through links to the official Be BiteSmart website when possible.

Overall Legal Strategy

The Be BiteSmart legal framework is designed to balance two goals: enabling global educational distribution of dog bite prevention information while providing reasonable legal protections for the Center for Canine Behavior Studies. The policies clarify that Be BiteSmart materials are educational in nature while allowing the program to be shared, translated, and distributed worldwide by educators, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations.