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These terms make the model easier to reference and reuse while preserving its sources, limitations, and attribution.
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To the extent Pet Cost Planner owns the material, the project-authored dataset compilation and accompanying methodology documentation are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0).
You may share and adapt that material, including for commercial use, provided you give appropriate credit, link to the license, indicate whether changes were made, and do not imply endorsement.
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A practical attribution is:
When publishing a calculated estimate, also preserve the educational-estimate disclaimer and link to the methodology.
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The data documentation identifies every source and which fields rely on it.
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This license does not grant rights to the Pet Cost Planner name, visual identity, logos, or website software. It also does not turn planning estimates into professional advice, provider quotes, or warranties.
License notice version: 1.0 · effective August 13, 2026.