Site Terms

Last Modified: January 1, 2026

Welcome to wildlife.org (the “Site”), operated by The Wildlife Society, Inc. (“TWS” “we” “us” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (“Site Terms”). If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Site is the property of TWS or its licensors and is protected under U.S. and international copyright, trademark and intellectual property laws.

You may:

View, download and print content for personal, non-commercial use.
Share content with proper attribution and links back to the Site.

You may not:

Modify, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit or distribute any content for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
Use any trademarks, logos or service marks without express permission.

User-Generated Content

If you submit content (e.g., comments, photos, articles), you grant TWS a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify and publish such content in any media.

You agree not to submit:

Content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise unlawful.
Material that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
Personal information of others without consent.

We reserve the right to remove or edit user content at our discretion.

User Conduct

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, honesty and integrity within the wildlife profession. When using our Site, you agree to:

Adhere to the Standards for Professional Conduct outlined in TWS’ Code of Ethics.
Maintain an environment that allows science and scientific careers to flourish through respectful, inclusive and equitable treatment of others.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the content or practices of linked sites.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, TWS and its affiliates and content contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of our Site.

Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described therein.

Changes to Terms

TWS reserves the right to modify these Site Terms at any time. Continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Site Terms.