Website Terms of Use
Last Updated: July 26, 2025
Welcome to the Joyful Pets adoption platform ("Website"), operated by Joyful Pets, Inc. ("Joyful Pets," "we," "us," or "our"). We help connect adoptable pets with caring families by creating custom adoption listings, sharing them widely, and supporting pet guardians through every step of the rehoming and adoption process.
By using this Website, you agree to the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully.
1. Eligibility
The Website is available to individuals 18 years or older. If you are under 18, you may only use the Website with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian.
2. License to Use the Website
Joyful Pets grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Website without prior written consent.
3. Account Registration and Security
Some features may require account creation. You agree to provide accurate information and keep your login credentials secure. You are responsible for any activity that occurs under your account.
4. User Content
You retain ownership of content you submit. By posting or submitting content, you grant Joyful Pets a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, host, reproduce, modify, and display such content to operate and promote the Website.
You may not post content that:
Violates any laws or third-party rights
Is defamatory, offensive, or misleading
Infringes intellectual property
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms.
5. Privacy
Your use of the Website is subject to our [Privacy Policy], which explains how we collect and use personal data.
6. Intellectual Property
All Website content (excluding User Content) is owned by Joyful Pets or its licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not use any Joyful Pets trademarks without permission.
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
Use the Website for unlawful purposes
Violate or attempt to breach our security measures
Use bots, scrapers, or other automated tools
Misrepresent your identity
8. Third-Party Links and Content
The Website may include links to third-party websites. Joyful Pets is not responsible for third-party content, services, or practices.
9. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The Website is provided "as is." Joyful Pets makes no warranties and disclaims all liability for damages resulting from your use of the Website, including but not limited to indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Joyful Pets from any claims or damages arising from your violation of these Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any disputes will be resolved in its state or federal courts.
12. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. We will post updates on this page and revise the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the new Terms.