Kitten Purchase Agreement
A sample of the agreement every family signs when they reserve a kitten. The buyer and kitten details in it are placeholders.
1. Deposit
1.1 Deposit Amount: $1,000.00 USD .
1.2 Remaining balance is due before or at pickup. The total cost of Sample Cat is 3000 USD .
1.3 The $1,000.00 USD deposit is NON REFUNDABLE under all circumstances except where Indiana Giant Maine Coons is unable to provide Sample Cat as agreed.
1.4 John Sample acknowledges the deposit represents reasonable consideration for Indiana Giant Maine Coons removing Sample Cat from the market, lost sales opportunities, administrative costs, and ongoing care expenses, and is enforceable under Indiana law.
2. Pet Only / No Breeding Rights
2.1 Sample Cat is sold strictly as a non breeding companion.
2.2 John Sample must spay/neuter Sample Cat by nine (9) months of age.
2.3 Registration will be released only upon proof of spay/neuter.
2.4 John Sample must sign SpaySecure spay/neuter contract prior to release.
3. No Declawing
3.1 Declawing is strictly prohibited.
3.2 All guarantees become void if declawing occurs.
4. Care & Welfare Requirements
4.1 Sample Cat must be kept in a clean, safe, temperature controlled environment.
4.2 John Sample must provide high quality nutrition and fresh water at all times.
4.3 Enrichment including toys and scratching posts must be available.
4.4 Routine veterinary care including parasite prevention and wellness visits required.
4.5 Sample Cat may not be neglected, abused, or subjected to stressful confinement.
4.6 Failure to follow welfare requirements may void guarantees and constitutes breach.
5. Indoor Only Housing
5.1 Sample Cat may not roam outdoors freely.
5.2 Outdoor access permitted only with leash, catio, or secure enclosure.
6. Buyer Responsibilities & Non Liability
6.1 John Sample is responsible for confirming allergies prior to purchase.
6.2 John Sample must ensure housing approval if applicable.
6.3 Indiana Giant Maine Coons is not responsible for behavior, training, or care after pickup.
7. Veterinary Care
7.1 Annual exams required.
7.2 Vaccinations must remain current.
7.3 Prompt care required for illness or injury.
7.4 Failure voids guarantees.
8. Welfare Updates & Repossession Rights
8.1 Indiana Giant Maine Coons may request updates or photos.
8.2 John Sample agrees to comply with requests.
8.3 Veterinary exam may be required if welfare concerns arise.
8.4 In cases of welfare violations, Indiana Giant Maine Coons reserves the right to reclaim Sample Cat without refund.
9. Two Year Genetic Health Guarantee
9.1 Covered Conditions: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKDef), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) for a period of two (2) years from the date of pickup.
9.2 Remedies at Indiana Giant Maine Coons sole discretion are limited to either:
a) Refund up to the purchase price, or
b) Replacement kitten when available.
9.3 Claim Requirements:
a) Diagnosis must be made by a licensed veterinarian in the United States and supported by complete written medical records
b) For HCM, diagnosis must be confirmed by a board certified veterinary cardiologist using echocardiography
c) John Sample must notify Indiana Giant Maine Coons within forty eight (48) hours of diagnosis or discovery
d) In the event of death, a full necropsy must be performed by a licensed veterinarian or an accredited veterinary diagnostic laboratory, with written findings provided to Indiana Giant Maine Coons .
9.4 Cost Responsibility: All diagnostic testing, specialist evaluations, pathology, necropsy procedures, shipping of remains, and related expenses are the sole responsibility of John Sample . Indiana Giant Maine Coons is not responsible for reimbursement of diagnostic or necropsy costs.
9.5 Exclusions include but are not limited to: FIP, FHV, FeLV, FIV, upper respiratory infections, parasites, dental disease, digestive disorders, vaccine reactions, post sale exposure, environmental factors, poor nutrition, neglect, or failure to follow care requirements.
9.6 Failure to strictly comply with all requirements of this Section releases Indiana Giant Maine Coons from any financial or contractual obligation under this guarantee.
10. Vaccinations & Disease Liability
10.1 Sample Cat leaves healthy and FeLV/FIV negative.
10.2 John Sample assumes all responsibility after pickup.
10.3 Indiana Giant Maine Coons not liable for vaccine reactions.
10.4 Indiana Giant Maine Coons advises they cannot be held liable if John Sample chooses to vaccinate Sample Cat against FIV or FIP. These vaccines are known to cause serious side effects.
11. Infertility Disclaimer
11.1 No fertility guarantee as Sample Cat is being sold as a pet/companion. (as noted in section 2, 2.1)
12. Mandatory Quarantine
12.1 Seven (7) to fourteen (14) day quarantine required if other animals are present in the new home.
12.2 Illness must be reported immediately.
12.3 Other owned pets must be parasite free.
13. Optional 72 Hour Exam
13.1 Exam recommended but not required.
13.2 Declining acknowledges healthy condition at pickup.
14. Nutrition
14.1 Recommended ORIJEN Dry Kitten and ORIJEN Chicken & Salmon Entrée.
14.2 Poor nutrition may void health guarantees.
15. Temperament
15.1 No temperament guarantee.
15.2 No express or implied warranties regarding temperament.
16. Payment Terms
16.1 Accepted forms of payment include: Cash, Zelle, Venmo, and credit/debit cards.
16.2 All credit/debit card payments are subject to a processing fee of three point two percent (3.2%) charged by the payment processor.
16.3 John Sample is responsible for all electronic payment and processing fees.
16.4 Processing fees do not apply toward the purchase price.
16.5 Checks are not accepted.
17. Chargeback & Payment Disputes
17.1 Any chargeback or payment reversal constitutes material breach of this Agreement.
17.2 Ownership of Sample Cat immediately reverts to Indiana Giant Maine Coons upon any chargeback or dispute.
17.3 John Sample must return Sample Cat within seven (7) days of written notice.
17.4 John Sample is responsible for all costs associated with return.
17.5 Failure to return may result in legal action for recovery of the animal, damages, attorney fees, and costs.
17.6 Chargebacks are not valid dispute resolution methods.
18. Pickup, Hold & Boarding
18.1 Pickup occurs on the scheduled date once funds have cleared and compliance met.
18.2 Boarding fee is twenty five dollars ($25) per day after scheduled pickup.
18.3 After five (5) days Indiana Giant Maine Coons may re-list Sample Cat unless written agreement exists.
19. Deposit Forfeiture Timeline
19.1 If John Sample fails to complete payment or pickup within fourteen (14) days of the agreed pickup date without written extension, deposit shall be forfeited in full.
19.2 After forfeiture, Indiana Giant Maine Coons may re-list or re-home Sample Cat with no further obligation to John Sample .
20. Abandonment
20.1 Failure to complete payment, pickup, or communication for fourteen (14) consecutive days after scheduled pickup constitutes abandonment.
20.2 Upon abandonment, all payments including deposit are forfeited.
20.3 Indiana Giant Maine Coons may re-list, re-home, or retain Sample Cat without further liability.
21. Transportation
21.1 John Sample responsible for all transportation.
21.2 John Sample assumes all risk during transportation.
22. Ownership & Rehoming
22.1 Ownership transfers only after cleared payment with no disputes or reversals.
22.2 Sample Cat may not be surrendered to shelters, laboratories, brokers, or pet stores.
22.3 John Sample must notify Indiana Giant Maine Coons if unable to keep Sample Cat .
22.4 Unauthorized rehoming constitutes material breach triggering damages.
23. Entire Agreement
23.1 This is the full agreement between Indiana Giant Maine Coons and John Sample .
23.2 No verbal modifications are valid.
23.3 Changes must be in writing and signed by both Indiana Giant Maine Coons and John Sample .
24. Arbitration
24.1 Disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Marion County, Indiana under the Indiana Uniform Arbitration Act.
24.2 A neutral arbitrator shall be selected by the parties or appointed by the court if necessary.
24.3 Each party bears its own costs unless otherwise awarded.
24.4 Arbitration does not limit Indiana Giant Maine Coons rights under Sections 17, 25, 26, 27, 29, and 30.
25. Breach & Remedies
25.1 Any violation constitutes material breach of this Agreement.
25.2 Indiana Giant Maine Coons may pursue all remedies available under Indiana law.
25.3 No refunds due upon breach unless required by law.
26. Liquidated Damages
26.1 John Sample acknowledges damages may include lost value, breeding potential, reputation harm, lost earnings, and recovery expenses.
26.2 Upon breach, John Sample agrees to pay liquidated damages equal to the full purchase price in addition to other remedies.
26.3 This amount represents a reasonable estimate and not a penalty.
27. Attorney Fees
27.1 Prevailing party entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs.
28. Governing Law
28.1 This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Indiana.
29. Default Notice & Cure
29.1 Except for chargebacks, welfare violations, abandonment, or unauthorized rehoming, John Sample has three (3) days to cure breach after notice.
29.2 Failure constitutes material breach.
30. Emergency Court Relief
30.1 Indiana Giant Maine Coons may seek immediate court relief in Indiana for:
• Recovery of Sample Cat
• Injunctions
• Enforcement of ownership rights
30.2 This does not waive arbitration for remaining disputes.
31. Force Majeure
31.1 Indiana Giant Maine Coons not liable for delays due to events beyond control including illness, disasters, or transport disruptions.
31.2 Refunds or rescheduling at Indiana Giant Maine Coons discretion.