Terms of use

By using Chincove you agree to these terms. They are short and written in plain language on purpose.

The content is educational, not veterinary advice

Every guide here comes from real keeping experience and is checked for accuracy, but it is general husbandry information, not veterinary care for your specific animal. Cora is an experienced keeper, not a veterinarian. For a chinchilla that is drooling, not eating, or flattened out on a warm day, or anything else that worries you, see an exotics vet. You are responsible for the decisions you make for your animals.

No guarantees

The site aims to be accurate and current, and mistakes get fixed when found, but it is provided as is, without a warranty that every detail fits your exact setup. Living animals and home climates vary. Use judgment, and when a number matters, a room temperature most of all, confirm it against your own thermometer.

Affiliate links

Chincove participates in the Amazon Associates Program. Some links to gear may be affiliate links, and a purchase through one may earn the site a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. What gets recommended is decided by what actually works for the animals, never by a commission. Chincove is not responsible for products or the sites those links lead to. No brand pays for placement or sees a guide before you do, and the site runs no ads.

Content ownership

The writing, images, and design on Chincove belong to the site. You are welcome to read, share links, and quote a short passage with credit. Please do not republish whole articles or images as your own.

Acceptable use

Do not use the site to break the law, scrape it in a way that disrupts it, or misrepresent its content as veterinary or professional advice.

Changes

These terms may change; the date at the top will reflect it. Continuing to use the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.