Glossary
Key terms and definitions used throughout our programs and documentation.
This glossary provides plain-language definitions for common terms used in PROVENIQ Foundation programs.
- Microchip
- A small electronic chip, about the size of a grain of rice, implanted under a pet's skin by a veterinary professional. A microchip contains an identification number that can be read by a compatible scanner.
- Microchip Registration
- The process of associating a microchip number with current caretaker contact information in a registry so that the pet can be contacted if found.
- ISO-Compliant Microchip
- A microchip that follows international standards intended to improve compatibility across scanners and systems. Compatibility may vary by equipment and implementation.
- Scan Confirmation
- A periodic confirmation that a microchip can still be read and that associated contact information is accurate and up to date.
- Registry
- A system used to store and manage microchip registration records and related updates.
- Custodian / Caretaker
- A person or organization responsible for a pet at a given time (e.g., an owner, foster, shelter, or rescuer). Custodianship can change over time.
- Lost Pet Report
- A record that a pet is missing, including information needed to support reunification efforts.
- Found Pet Report
- A record that a pet has been located by someone and may need identification and reunification support.
- Reunification
- The process of returning a lost pet to its rightful custodian or caretaker, typically using identification methods such as microchip scanning and verified contact information.
- "No Purchase Necessary"
- A statement used in compliant sweepstakes structures indicating that participation does not require payment, purchase, or donation.
- Official Rules
- The canonical terms governing a program (including eligibility, entry methods, limitations, and prizes). Official Rules are published by the Trust and linked through this site.