Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website cootstaxidermy.com and your engagement of taxidermy services provided by Coots Taxidermy, located at 5240 Mustang Street, Las Vegas, NV 89130 ("Coots Taxidermy," "we," "us," or "our"). By using this Site or submitting a specimen for our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or engage our services.

1. Use of the Website

This Site is provided for informational purposes and to facilitate inquiries about our services. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You may not:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local law
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems
• Submit false or misleading information through our contact form

2. Taxidermy Services — General

Coots Taxidermy provides professional taxidermy services including shoulder mounts, life-size mounts, bird mounts, European mounts, rugs, and related work for legally harvested North American game. All work is performed in-house by Bradley at our Las Vegas, NV studio. We reserve the right to accept or decline any order at our sole discretion.

Legally harvested specimens only. By submitting a specimen, you represent and warrant that the animal was lawfully taken in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local hunting and wildlife laws, including any required licenses, tags, and permits. We are not responsible for verifying legal compliance of any specimen submitted to us. Submission of an illegally taken specimen may be reported to the appropriate authorities.

3. Estimates and Pricing

All pricing quotes and estimates provided — whether on this website, by phone, by text, or in person — are subject to final confirmation at the time of drop-off. Final price may be adjusted based on the actual condition of the specimen, the specific pose or customization requested, and any applicable add-ons agreed upon at intake. Current pricing is listed on our Pricing page and is subject to change without notice. Quoted prices are honored for 30 days from the date of the quote.

4. Deposits and Payment

A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the agreed service price is required before work will begin. The remaining balance is due in full upon completion and pickup of the finished mount.

• Work will not commence until the deposit is received and cleared.
• Accepted payment methods will be confirmed at drop-off.
• Completed mounts not picked up within 60 days of notification may incur a storage fee of $25 per month or be subject to other remedies at our discretion.
• Prices are in U.S. dollars.

5. Cancellation and Refund Policy

Because taxidermy is a highly customized, labor-intensive service, the following cancellation terms apply:

• Before work begins: Your deposit may be applied as a credit toward a future order. Refunds are at our sole discretion.
• After work has begun: Deposits are non-refundable. If you cancel after work has started, you will be responsible for the full cost of any materials used and labor performed up to the date of cancellation.
• Completed work: No refunds are available once a mount has been completed and is ready for pickup.

If you have a concern about the quality of finished work, please contact us directly at (702) 556-9272 before pickup. We stand behind our work and will make reasonable efforts to address legitimate concerns.

6. Turnaround Times

Standard turnaround time for most mounts is approximately 120 days (roughly four months) from the date work begins, subject to current order volume, species complexity, and supplier lead times. Estimated completion dates are provided as a courtesy and are not guaranteed. Rush services may be available for an additional fee — ask at drop-off. We will contact you when your mount is ready for pickup.

7. Specimen Condition and Acceptance

The quality of any finished mount depends significantly on the condition of the specimen at drop-off. You are responsible for proper care and field preparation of your animal before bringing it to us. Best practices include:

• Keep the specimen cool and out of the sun immediately after harvest
• Do not cut the throat or otherwise damage skin that will be used in the mount
• For shoulder mounts, leave at least 6–8 inches of hide behind the front legs
• Cape or full specimen should be frozen solid if not being dropped off within 24 hours

We reserve the right to refuse any specimen that is too damaged, decomposed, or otherwise unsuitable for quality taxidermy work. In such cases, any deposit paid will be refunded in full. We are not liable for damage to specimens that occurred prior to drop-off or that is inherent to the condition of the animal.

8. Photography and Intellectual Property

We may photograph or video completed mounts for use in our portfolio, on this website, and on our social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, etc.). By submitting a specimen, you grant Coots Taxidermy a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use photographs and videos of the completed work for marketing and promotional purposes. If you do not wish your mount to be photographed for public use, please notify us in writing at drop-off.

All content on this website — including text, photographs, graphics, and the site design — is the property of Coots Taxidermy or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our express written permission.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL INFORMATION ON IT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Pricing and availability information on this Site may not reflect real-time availability and is subject to change.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COOTS TAXIDERMY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THIS SITE OR OUR SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID US FOR THE SPECIFIC SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

In the event of accidental damage to a specimen while in our care, our liability is limited to the cost of the service originally ordered. We are not responsible for the sentimental or market value of the specimen itself.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Coots Taxidermy and its owner, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your breach of these Terms; (b) your submission of a specimen that was unlawfully taken; (c) your misuse of this website; or (d) your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Clark County, Nevada, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts. Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to contact us directly at (702) 556-9272 to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

13. Privacy, Analytics, and Data Collection

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. The Site collects and uses analytics, device data, server logs, contact form data, service records, and other information as described in that policy. By using the Site, submitting a form, requesting a quote, calling, texting, emailing, or engaging our services, you acknowledge that we and our service providers may collect, process, retain, and disclose information for business, legal, security, analytics, and service-related purposes. You are responsible for ensuring that any information you provide is accurate and that you have authority to provide it.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page, with the "Last updated" date revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Site or our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any written work order or service agreement signed at drop-off, constitute the entire agreement between you and Coots Taxidermy with respect to your use of this Site and our services, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

These Terms of Service apply to the cootstaxidermy.com website and to in-person services provided by Coots Taxidermy in Las Vegas, Nevada.