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Terms of use
These terms govern your use of bigcatwise.com. By using the site you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Who you are agreeing with
BigCatWise is a brand owned by Joshua Israel Ventures LLC. BigCatWise is a brand name, not a separate company or a registered assumed name. When you use this website, your agreement is with Joshua Israel Ventures LLC ("we", "us").
General information only
All content on BigCatWise is general educational information about big cats. It is not professional advice of any kind, including veterinary advice, wildlife handling or animal management advice, travel or travel safety advice, or legal advice. Never approach, feed or handle wild or captive big cats. For safety, travel or animal welfare decisions, follow official guidance and qualified professionals. Facts and population figures are summaries of published sources and may change as new research appears.
No warranties
The site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose and non infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted or error free.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Joshua Israel Ventures LLC and its members, managers and contributors will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages, or any loss of data, profits or goodwill, arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the site or its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the maximum extent the law allows.
Intellectual property
The BigCatWise name and logo, and all original text and illustrations on this site, are owned by Joshua Israel Ventures LLC. You may share links and short quotations with attribution. Please do not copy or republish substantial parts of the site without written permission.
External links
We link to outside sources such as zoos, conservation organisations and scientific journals. We are not responsible for their content or policies.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law rules. Any dispute arising from these terms or this site will be heard in the state or federal courts located in Florida.
Changes and contact
We may update these terms by posting a new version on this page. Questions: joshuaofisrael@gmail.com. Last updated 8 October 2026.