Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 22, 2026 · Last Updated: February 22, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using covatalent.com ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately cease use of the Site. The Site is owned and operated by Aven Ventures LLC ("Aven Ventures," "we," "us," "our"), doing business as Cova Talent. All references to "Cova," "Cova Talent," or "the Company" refer to Aven Ventures LLC.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your binding acceptance of the revised Terms. We are under no obligation to notify you of changes beyond updating this page. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

2. Description of Services

Cova Talent is a veterinary talent representation firm. This Site provides information about our services, allows veterinary professionals to apply for representation, and allows veterinary clinics and practices to inquire about partnership. Submitting any form, scheduling any appointment, or transmitting any information through this Site does not create a binding contract, employment relationship, fiduciary obligation, or agency relationship of any kind. A formal engagement with Aven Ventures LLC begins only when a separate written service agreement is executed by authorized representatives of both parties.

We reserve the right to decline, discontinue, or modify our services to any party at any time, for any reason, at our sole discretion.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site or submit information through any form or communication channel connected to it. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose.
  • Submit false, misleading, incomplete, or fraudulent information through any form or communication channel.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, databases, or any systems or networks connected to the Site.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or any servers or networks connected to the Site.
  • Use any automated system, scraper, bot, or similar technology to access, collect, or extract data from the Site without our express written consent.
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Site or its underlying technology.
  • Reproduce, mirror, frame, or otherwise copy any portion of the Site without our express written consent.

Violation of these provisions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Site and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, features, and functionality on this Site — including but not limited to all text, copy, graphics, logos, images, design elements, page layouts, color schemes, typography, photographs, illustrations, audio, video, software, code, data compilations, and the Cova Protocol methodology framework, assessment structure, dimensional categories, scoring systems, and all related processes and documentation — are the exclusive property of Aven Ventures LLC and are protected by applicable United States and international intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, trade secret, and patent laws.

The Cova Talent name, the Cova name, the Cova Protocol name, the Cova logo, and the tagline "Placement with Purpose" are trademarks of Aven Ventures LLC. All rights are reserved.

No license, right, title, or interest in any intellectual property is granted or implied by your use of this Site. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any content from this Site without the prior express written consent of Aven Ventures LLC, except as incidental to normal web browsing (e.g., temporary caching by your browser).

6. User Submissions and Data

By submitting any information, content, or data to us through this Site — including but not limited to form submissions, open text fields, scheduling requests, and any other communications — you acknowledge and agree that:

  • All submitted information becomes the property of Aven Ventures LLC upon receipt.
  • We may use, store, process, analyze, and retain submitted information indefinitely for any lawful purpose, including the operation and improvement of our services, the development and training of artificial intelligence systems and machine learning models, the creation of aggregated or anonymized data sets, and any other business purpose at our sole discretion.
  • You do not acquire any ownership interest, license, or right in any work product, analysis, profile, assessment, match, recommendation, or other output created by Aven Ventures LLC using your submitted information.
  • You represent and warrant that any information you submit is accurate, that you have the right to submit it, and that your submission does not violate any third-party rights.

No rights in your submitted data are granted to any third party unless expressly agreed to in writing by an authorized representative of Aven Ventures LLC.

7. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Aven Ventures LLC uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automated systems extensively in its operations. This includes but is not limited to candidate and practice assessment, matching analysis, profile development, communications, content generation, data analysis, and internal decision-support. Information submitted through this Site may be processed by AI and automated systems. Outputs generated by these systems are proprietary to Aven Ventures LLC.

While we employ AI as a tool in our operations, final decisions regarding representation, matching, and placement involve human judgment. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated outputs.

8. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the information on this Site is accurate. However, we make no warranty or representation that any content is complete, accurate, current, or error-free. Industry data, compensation ranges, market statistics, and other third-party information referenced on this Site are provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional financial, legal, medical, or career advice. You use any information from this Site at your own risk.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites and services, including without limitation Calendly for scheduling. These third-party services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. Aven Ventures LLC has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, availability, or conduct of any third-party sites or services. Your interaction with third-party services is at your own risk.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED FROM AVEN VENTURES LLC OR THROUGH THE SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AVEN VENTURES LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00 USD). THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for fraud, gross negligence, death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aven Ventures LLC, its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, contractors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of or related to: your use of the Site; your violation of these Terms; your violation of any applicable law or regulation; your submission of any information through the Site; or your violation of any rights of any third party.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California. You irrevocably consent to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum.

14. Waiver and Severability

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement and Reservation of Rights

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Aven Ventures LLC regarding your use of this Site. These Terms do not govern the separate service agreements between Aven Ventures LLC and its represented veterinarians or partner clinics. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Aven Ventures LLC.

16. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, contact:

Aven Ventures LLC, d/b/a Cova Talent

Email: admin@covatalent.com

These terms of service are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. Aven Ventures LLC recommends consulting with qualified legal counsel regarding your specific legal obligations and rights. These terms should be reviewed by an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before publication.