Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Adopt Don't Shop ("the Platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use our Platform.

2. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Promptly update your information if it changes
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

3. Pet Listings

When listing a pet for adoption, you represent and warrant that:

• You are the legal owner of the pet or authorized to list it
• All information provided is accurate and truthful
• The pet is in good health and suitable for adoption
• You will disclose any known health or behavioral issues
• Photos and descriptions accurately represent the pet

4. Adoption Process

The Platform facilitates connections between pet owners and potential adopters. We:

• Do not guarantee the suitability of any pet for adoption
• Are not responsible for the behavior or health of listed pets
• Encourage users to conduct proper due diligence before adoption
• Recommend meeting pets in person before finalizing adoption
• Suggest using adoption contracts between parties

5. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Platform for commercial breeding or selling
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent listings
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
• List pets obtained through illegal means
• Use the Platform for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to circumvent security features
• Scrape or harvest user data

6. Payment and Fees

Adoption fees are set by individual pet owners, not by the Platform. We:

• Do not charge fees for listing pets
• May process optional adoption fees through our payment system
• Are not responsible for disputes regarding adoption fees
• Encourage transparency in all financial transactions

7. Content and Intellectual Property

By posting content on the Platform, you:

• Retain ownership of your content
• Grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content
• Confirm you have the right to post the content
• Are responsible for any copyright violations

8. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Platform
• We do not guarantee the accuracy of user-posted information
• We are not responsible for disputes between users
• You use the Platform at your own risk

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms of Service or for any other reason at our discretion.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact page.