Effective Date: June 2026 | A&L Farms | Danville, Alabama | Allison Tanner | (256) 476-0390
These Terms of Sale govern the purchase of all animals from A&L Farms. By placing a deposit or purchasing an animal from A&L Farms, the buyer agrees to all terms set forth below.
1. Deposits
A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a puppy, kitten, or other animal from A&L Farms. The deposit amount will be communicated at the time of reservation. Deposits secure your place on the reservation list and are applied toward the total purchase price. Deposits are non-refundable if the buyer cancels or fails to complete the purchase. If A&L Farms is unable to fulfill the reservation for any reason, the deposit will be returned in full.
2. Pricing
All pricing is communicated directly by Allison Tanner and is subject to change without notice until a deposit is received. Prices listed or discussed are in U.S. dollars. A&L Farms reserves the right to decline any sale at its sole discretion.
3. Health Guarantee
All animals sold by A&L Farms are vet checked and up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming prior to placement. A&L Farms provides a 72-hour health guarantee from the date of pickup or delivery. If a licensed veterinarian diagnoses a life-threatening congenital condition within 72 hours of the animal leaving A&L Farms, the buyer may:
- Return the animal for a replacement from the next available litter, or
- Receive a partial refund equal to the purchase price minus the deposit
The health guarantee does not cover: illness contracted after leaving A&L Farms, parasites (common in all young animals), injuries, conditions caused by buyer negligence, or veterinary costs incurred by the buyer. A copy of the veterinary diagnosis must be provided within 72 hours to qualify.
4. Pickup and Delivery
Animals are available for pickup at A&L Farms in Danville, Alabama, by appointment only. Delivery or transport arrangements may be available at the buyer's expense and must be agreed upon in advance. Risk of loss or injury passes to the buyer at the time of pickup or upon transfer to a transport carrier.
5. Age of Placement
Puppies are placed no earlier than 8 weeks of age. Kittens are placed no earlier than 12 weeks of age. A&L Farms reserves the right to delay placement if an animal is not yet ready for health or developmental reasons, with notice provided to the buyer.
6. Buyer Responsibility
By purchasing an animal from A&L Farms, the buyer agrees to:
- Provide the animal with proper food, water, shelter, veterinary care, and a safe living environment
- Not resell, re-home, or transfer the animal to a pet store, broker, or rescue organization without prior written consent from A&L Farms
- Contact A&L Farms before surrendering the animal for any reason — A&L Farms reserves the right of first refusal to take the animal back
- Treat the animal humanely at all times
7. Breeding Rights
Unless breeding rights are specifically agreed upon in writing at the time of sale, all animals are sold as pets only. Breeding without written authorization from A&L Farms is a violation of these terms.
8. No Returns After 72 Hours
Outside of the health guarantee window, A&L Farms does not accept returns. However, if a buyer is unable to keep an animal for any reason, please contact Allison directly at (256) 476-0390 to discuss options. A&L Farms cares deeply about the welfare of every animal placed.
9. Limitation of Liability
A&L Farms' total liability for any claim arising from the sale of an animal shall not exceed the original purchase price paid by the buyer. A&L Farms is not liable for any veterinary costs, consequential damages, or losses beyond the purchase price.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Sale are governed by the laws of the State of Alabama. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Morgan County, Alabama.
11. Horse Boarding & Training — Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS SECTION AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
By boarding a horse at A&L Farms or enrolling a horse in any training program offered by Allison Tanner / A&L Farms, the horse owner ("Owner") agrees to the following terms:
A. Inherent Risk of Equine Activities
The Owner acknowledges that equine activities — including but not limited to boarding, handling, training, riding, loading, transporting, and all related activities — involve inherent risks that cannot be eliminated. These risks include, but are not limited to: injury or death to horses or humans caused by the unpredictable nature of horses; kicks, bites, falls, bolting, or other horse behavior; equipment failure; acts of God including lightning, flooding, fire, or severe weather; disease, illness, or injury to the boarded horse; and interaction with other horses or animals. The Owner assumes full responsibility for all such inherent risks.
B. Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Alabama law, the Owner hereby releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue A&L Farms, Allison Tanner, and their family members, agents, employees, and representatives (collectively "A&L Farms") from any and all liability, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, and expenses — including attorney's fees — arising out of or related to the boarding, care, training, handling, or any equine activity involving the Owner's horse, whether caused by the negligence of A&L Farms or otherwise, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
C. Owner's Responsibility for Their Horse
The Owner represents and warrants that:
- Their horse is in good health and current on all vaccinations (including but not limited to Coggins test, rabies, tetanus, and West Nile) prior to arrival at A&L Farms
- Their horse has no known vices, dangerous behaviors, or contagious conditions that have not been disclosed to A&L Farms in writing prior to arrival
- They carry adequate equine mortality and major medical insurance on their horse, or they assume full financial responsibility for all veterinary costs
- They will provide current emergency veterinary contact information and authorize A&L Farms to obtain emergency veterinary care for their horse if the Owner cannot be reached in a timely manner
D. Veterinary and Emergency Care
A&L Farms will make reasonable efforts to contact the Owner before authorizing veterinary care for a boarded horse. If the Owner cannot be reached within a reasonable time in an emergency, A&L Farms is authorized to obtain veterinary care at the Owner's expense. All veterinary costs are the sole responsibility of the Owner. A&L Farms is not liable for the outcome of any veterinary treatment.
E. Injury or Death of Boarded Horse
A&L Farms is not liable for injury, illness, escape, or death of a boarded horse resulting from causes beyond A&L Farms' reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of other horses, acts of God, disease, colic, injury sustained during turnout or training, or any other inherent risk of equine ownership. The Owner agrees that the full financial and emotional risk of horse ownership remains with the Owner at all times.
F. Damage Caused by Owner's Horse
The Owner is fully responsible for any damage to A&L Farms property, fencing, equipment, or injury to other horses or persons caused by the Owner's horse. The Owner agrees to promptly reimburse A&L Farms for any such damages.
G. Payment and Boarding Fees
Boarding and training fees are due as agreed upon between the Owner and A&L Farms. A&L Farms reserves the right to place an agister's lien on any horse for unpaid fees in accordance with Alabama law. Horses with outstanding unpaid balances will not be released until all fees are paid in full.
H. Removal of Horse
A&L Farms reserves the right to require the Owner to remove their horse from the property with reasonable notice (minimum 7 days) for any reason, including but not limited to non-payment, dangerous behavior, or incompatibility with other horses. In cases of emergency or extreme danger, immediate removal may be required.
I. Alabama Equine Activity Liability Act
This agreement is made in accordance with and subject to the Alabama Equine Activity Liability Act (Alabama Code § 6-5-337), which provides certain limitations on liability for equine activity sponsors and equine professionals. WARNING: Under the Alabama Equine Activity Liability Act, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.
12. Visitor & Farm Entry Waiver
IMPORTANT: By visiting A&L Farms for any purpose, all visitors agree to the following:
Visiting A&L Farms involves exposure to live animals including horses, dogs, cats, and other livestock. Animals are unpredictable and may bite, kick, scratch, jump, or otherwise cause injury regardless of their temperament or prior behavior. All visitors — including prospective buyers, their family members, and guests — enter the property at their own risk and assume full responsibility for any injury, illness, or damage sustained during their visit.
To the fullest extent permitted by Alabama law, A&L Farms, Allison Tanner, and their family members and agents are released from any and all liability for injury, illness, or property damage sustained by any visitor on the A&L Farms property, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. Parents and guardians are fully responsible for the safety and supervision of minor children during any visit. Visitors agree to follow all safety instructions provided by Allison Tanner or her representatives at all times.
13. Breeding Contract & Stud Services
Any breeding arrangement — including stud services, co-ownership breeding agreements, or lease arrangements — must be documented in a separate written Breeding Contract signed by all parties prior to breeding. Verbal breeding agreements are not binding on A&L Farms. The following general terms apply to all breeding arrangements unless superseded by a written Breeding Contract:
- Stud fees are due in full at the time of breeding unless otherwise agreed in writing
- A&L Farms does not guarantee conception, live birth, litter size, or puppy/kitten survival
- If a breeding does not result in a live litter, a one-time repeat breeding may be offered at A&L Farms' sole discretion — this is a courtesy, not a guarantee
- All animals involved in breeding must be current on vaccinations and provide a clean health certificate prior to any on-site breeding visit
- A&L Farms assumes no liability for injury to visiting animals during breeding visits
- The owner of any visiting animal assumes all risk and liability for their animal while on A&L Farms property
14. Photography & Social Media Release
A&L Farms retains the right to photograph and video all animals born, raised, boarded, or trained at A&L Farms for use in marketing, social media, website content, and promotional materials. By purchasing, boarding, or placing an animal with A&L Farms, the Owner grants A&L Farms a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use photos and videos of the animal for these purposes.
Buyers who do not wish their purchased animal to be featured in A&L Farms marketing after placement must notify Allison in writing at the time of purchase. A&L Farms will not use photos of animals after placement without buyer consent if the buyer has provided such written notice.
A&L Farms does not sell or license photos to third parties for commercial use outside of A&L Farms' own marketing.
15. Reviews & Non-Disparagement
A&L Farms is committed to resolving any concerns directly and personally. Before posting any negative review or making any public statement about A&L Farms on any platform — including but not limited to Google, Facebook, Yelp, or any other website — the buyer or owner agrees to first contact Allison Tanner directly at (256) 476-0390 and allow a reasonable opportunity (no less than 72 hours) to address the concern.
Any review or public statement that contains false, misleading, or defamatory information about A&L Farms, Allison Tanner, or their animals may result in legal action. A&L Farms reserves all rights under Alabama defamation law to pursue claims for damages caused by false public statements.
Nothing in this section prevents a buyer from leaving an honest, factual, good-faith review based on their actual experience.
16. Force Majeure
A&L Farms shall not be liable for any failure or delay in fulfilling obligations under these terms caused by circumstances beyond A&L Farms' reasonable control, including but not limited to: death or illness of an animal, loss of a litter, natural disaster, severe weather, fire, flood, disease outbreak, acts of God, government action, or any other event outside A&L Farms' control ("Force Majeure Event").
In the event of a Force Majeure Event that prevents A&L Farms from fulfilling a sale or reservation, A&L Farms will notify the buyer as soon as reasonably possible. The buyer's deposit will be applied toward a future reservation of equal or greater value, or refunded in full at A&L Farms' discretion. A&L Farms' only obligation in a Force Majeure Event is to refund the deposit — no additional compensation, damages, or losses will be owed to the buyer.
17. Payment, Bad Checks & Chargebacks
All payments to A&L Farms must be made in the agreed form (cash, approved electronic payment, or other mutually agreed method) at the time specified. The following terms apply to all payment disputes:
- Returned checks: Any returned or dishonored check will incur a $50 returned check fee in addition to the original amount owed. A&L Farms reserves the right to require cash-only payment from any buyer who has previously tendered a returned check
- Chargebacks: Any buyer who initiates an unauthorized chargeback or payment reversal after receiving an animal or service will be considered in breach of these terms. A&L Farms reserves the right to pursue the full original amount plus any chargeback fees, collection costs, and reasonable attorney's fees
- Non-payment: Unpaid balances are subject to collection. For boarded horses, Alabama's agister's lien law (Alabama Code § 35-11-70) allows A&L Farms to retain possession of the horse until all fees are paid in full
- Collections: Any account referred to collections will be responsible for all collection costs and reasonable attorney's fees in addition to the original balance owed
18. Right to Refuse
A&L Farms reserves the absolute right to refuse any sale, boarding arrangement, or service to any person at any time for any reason. A&L Farms is a private, family-owned business and prioritizes the welfare of its animals above all else. If A&L Farms has reasonable concern that an animal will not be properly cared for, it may decline a sale and return any deposit paid.
19. Spay & Neuter Agreement
Unless breeding rights have been expressly granted in writing, all animals sold by A&L Farms as pets are sold on the condition that the buyer agrees to have the animal spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian at the appropriate age as recommended by their vet. Proof of spay/neuter may be requested by A&L Farms. Failure to comply with this agreement constitutes a breach of the sale terms and may result in forfeiture of any applicable health guarantee.
20. Entire Agreement & Severability
These Terms, together with any written agreements or receipts signed at the time of sale or boarding, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior oral or written understandings. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any provision shall be deemed a continuing waiver of that provision or any other provision.
21. Contact
Questions about these terms? Contact:
Allison Tanner — A&L Farms
Danville, Alabama
(256) 476-0390