Welcome to Paw Guide. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Paw Guide mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
Definitions and key terms
To help explain things as clearly as possible in these Terms, every time any of these terms are referenced, are strictly defined as:
- Cookie: small amount of data generated by a website and saved by your web browser. It is used to identify your browser, provide analytics, remember information about you such as your language preference or login information.
- Company: when this policy mentions "Company," "we," "us," or "our," it refers to belokal., that is responsible for your information under these Terms.
- Service: refers to the service provided by belokal. as described in the relative terms (if available) and on this platform.
- You / you: a person or entity that is registered with belokal. to use the Services.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use Paw Guide. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 13 years of age.
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
- The information you provide is accurate and up to date.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate this requirement.
2. Description of the Service
Paw Guide is a platform that allows users to:
- Create and manage an account.
- Create and manage pet profiles.
- Browse pet-related locations displayed through map services.
- Submit reviews and ratings for locations.
- View reviews submitted by other users.
The Service is provided free of charge and currently contains no advertisements.
3. User Accounts
To access certain features, you may be required to create an account using email and password, or Google Sign-In (OAuth). You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account.
4. User Content and Acceptable Use
The Service allows users to create, upload, post, store content, including profiles, photos, reports, and other materials (“User Content”). We have no tolerance for objectionable content or abusive users.
You may not submit, share, encourage, or engage in any content or conduct that is illegal, threatening, abusive, harassing, bullying, discriminatory, hateful, defamatory, sexually explicit, pornographic, exploitative, violent, graphic, deceptive, fraudulent, spammy, unsafe, invasive of privacy, infringing, or otherwise objectionable. You may not use the Service to target, intimidate, impersonate, exploit, or harm any individual or group.
You are solely responsible for your User Content. You agree that your content will:
- Be accurate and not misleading.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Not infringe intellectual property rights.
- Not contain defamatory, abusive, hateful, discriminatory, or offensive material.
- Not promote illegal activities.
- Not include spam, fraud, or deceptive content.
We may use automated systems, manual review, keyword or media filters, and user reports to detect, filter, restrict, hide, or remove User Content before or after it is published. Moderation tools are not perfect, and you remain responsible for your content and conduct.
5. Content Moderation and Account Enforcement
To maintain a safe environment, we reserve the right to review, remove, edit, restrict, or disable access to User Content at our discretion.
We may also restrict features, suspend accounts, or permanently terminate accounts if we reasonably believe a user has violated these Terms, applicable laws, or the rights and safety of other users.
6. License Granted by Users
You retain ownership of the User Content you submit. However, by posting User Content through Paw Guide, you grant Paw Guide a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, display, distribute, and make available such content solely for the operation, improvement, and provision of the Service. This license ends when the content is deleted from our systems, except where retention is required by law.
7. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in and to the Paw Guide application, website, software, design, logos, branding, databases, and all related content (collectively, the “Materials”) are owned by or licensed to Paw Guide and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Except as expressly permitted under these Terms, you agree not to:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any part of the Service or Materials.
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to extract the source code of the Service.
- Use bots, scrapers, automated tools, or similar methods to access, extract, or collect data from the Service without prior written permission.
- Use the Service or any Materials for unauthorized commercial purposes.
Copyright and Ownership Notice
All intellectual property rights in the Materials are vested in Paw Guide or its licensors. No ownership rights are transferred to you by using the Service.
No part of the Materials may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Paw Guide, except to the extent permitted by applicable mandatory law (including rights of quotation or fair use, where applicable).
Any unauthorized use of the Materials may violate intellectual property laws and other applicable regulations.
8. Third-Party Services
The Service relies on third-party providers, including:
- Google Maps Platform
- Google OAuth
- Supabase
Your use of these services may also be subject to their respective terms and policies. Paw Guide is not responsible for the availability, functionality, or content of third-party services.
9. Location Information and Maps
Paw Guide displays locations using Google Maps services. Location information and place details may originate from third-party sources. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, availability, or timeliness of location information displayed within the Service. Users should independently verify information before relying upon it.
10. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable law.
- Harass, threaten, or abuse other users.
- Upload malicious software or harmful code.
- Attempt unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or data.
- Impersonate another person or organization.
- Publish false, deceptive, or misleading reviews.
- Interfere with the operation or security of the Service.
11. Availability of the Service
The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to provide reliable access, we do not guarantee that the Service will:
- Be uninterrupted.
- Be error-free.
- Be available at all times.
- Meet every user's expectations.
We may modify, suspend, discontinue, or update the Service at any time without prior notice.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Paw Guide disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Your use of the Service is at your own risk.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Paw Guide shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Service. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
14. Account Termination
You may stop using the Service and delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate access to the Service if you violate these Terms or if such action is necessary to protect the Service, its users, or applicable legal obligations.
15. Privacy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy to understand how personal data is collected and processed.
16. Disclaimer of Warranties and Liability
Paw Guide is not responsible for any content, code, or any other inaccuracies. Paw Guide does not provide warranties or guarantees of any kind regarding the Service or its content.
The Paw Guide Service and all contents are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, whether express or implied.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Paw Guide disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. No oral or written information provided by Paw Guide, its affiliates, employees, or representatives shall create any warranty.
Paw Guide acts as a distributor and not a publisher of user-generated or third-party content and does not exercise editorial control over such content. Accordingly, Paw Guide makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information, content, or services made available through the Service or linked services.
In no event shall Paw Guide be liable for any special, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to damages arising out of contract, negligence, or other torts, resulting from or related to the use of or inability to use the Service or its contents.
Paw Guide reserves the right to modify, update, add, or remove content on the Service at any time without prior notice. Price and availability information may change without notice.
Paw Guide does not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, timely, or error-free.
17. Links to Other Websites / Apps
These Terms apply only to the Services. The Services may contain links to other websites / apps not operated or controlled by Paw Guide. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy or opinions expressed in such websites / apps, and such websites / apps are not investigated, monitored or checked for accuracy or completeness by us. Please remember that when you use a link to go from the Services to another website / app, our Privacy Policy is no longer in effect. Your browsing and interaction on any other website / app, including those that have a link on our platform, is subject to that website's / app's own rules and policies. Such third parties may use their own cookies or other methods to collect information about you. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's site / app. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy and Terms of every site/ app you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
Testimonials Disclosure
Any testimonials, reviews, or statements displayed on Paw Guide reflect the personal opinions and experiences of the individuals providing them. These testimonials are not intended to guarantee or predict any specific outcome or result for other users.
User experiences may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to individual circumstances, level of engagement, personal responsibility, and other variables that may be outside the control of Paw Guide.
Testimonials may be presented in various formats, including text, or pictures. They are provided for informational purposes only and do not necessarily represent the experience of all users of the Service.
Paw Guide does not guarantee that other users will achieve the same or similar results as those described in any testimonial. Any outcomes expressed in testimonials are specific to the individuals sharing them and should not be interpreted as typical or expected results.
If you have any questions regarding testimonials, feedback, or any content displayed on the Service, you may contact us through the available support channels.
19. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available through the Paw Guide website and application. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
20. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Greece and the applicable laws of the European Union. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Athens, Greece, unless otherwise required by mandatory consumer protection laws.
21. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us:
- Website: https://pawguide.app
- Email: support@pawguide.app