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Paws Humane Society Terms & Conditions

Paws Humane Society (“Paws Humane”) is a dedicated online community for people who care about animals. By accessing and using our site, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions of Use, including the Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using this website and its services.

We ask that everyone in the Paws Humane community supports each other and promotes our mission to keep pets out of shelters and in loving homes. To maintain a welcoming and respectful environment, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Respectful Communication:

  • Avoid using profanity, posting personal attacks, or targeting other users, humane societies, or individuals with criticism.
  • Please maintain a positive, collaborative tone in line with our mission.

Content Guidelines:

  • Users must be at least 13 years old to participate in any interactive features of this site.
  • Do not post any unlawful, harassing, defamatory, threatening, or obscene content. Avoid material that promotes illegal activities or violence.
  • Refrain from advertising, spamming, or posting off-topic material.

Intellectual Property:

  • All content on this website, including text, images, logos, and other visuals, is owned by Paws Humane Society and protected under copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  • Content from this website is for personal use only and may not be reproduced, distributed, or modified without written permission from Paws Humane. Please contact us if you would like to reproduce any materials.

User-Generated Content:

  • By posting on the site, users confirm they own or control the rights to the content. By uploading content, you grant Paws Humane a non-exclusive, royalty-free, and perpetual license to use, distribute, and display your content.
  • Please ensure all content adheres to these terms, and avoid posting any material that infringes upon the rights of others.

User Conduct:

  • We expect all users to contribute positively, without engaging in disruptive behavior, creating multiple login IDs for negative purposes, or submitting false or misleading information.

Liability Disclaimer:

  • Paws Humane provides this website and its content “as is” and without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for any damage to your hardware, software, or data due to the use of this site or the content posted by users.
  • You agree to release Paws Humane Society and its team from any liability related to your use of this site.

Indemnification:

  • By using this site, you agree to defend and hold harmless Paws Humane and its employees, agents, and volunteers from all claims arising from your use of this site or violation of these Terms.

Amendments to Terms:

  • Paws Humane reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the site signifies your agreement to any changes.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA):

  • Paws Humane respects intellectual property rights and will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement. Please contact us to report any issues related to copyright.

By participating in this community, you agree to follow these guidelines and help us create a positive, supportive environment for all animal lovers. You may direct any terms & conditions questions to info@pawshumane.org.