Terms of service.

Effective Date: November 13, 2025

Welcome to OurFamilyPaws.com (the "Site"), operated by Our Family Paws (the "Rescue," "we," "us," or "our"), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years old or are accessing the Site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use this Site.

2. Intellectual Property and Copyright

A. Ownership

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, logos, images of animals, success stories, and designs (collectively, the "Content"), is the property of Our Family Paws or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

B. Permitted Use

You may view and download the Content for your personal, non-commercial use only.

C. Prohibited Use

You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, republish, sell, or otherwise exploit any Content without our express prior written permission. This includes taking animal photos or success story text for use on external commercial sites or selling merchandise featuring our animals' likenesses.

3. Donations and Financial Transactions

A. Donation Policy

All donations made to Our Family Paws through the Site or linked third-party platforms (PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle) are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

B. Third-Party Payment Processors

We utilize third-party payment services to process donations. By making a donation, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions of those third-party processors. We are not responsible for errors made by the payment processor.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that might harm, abuse, or harass any person or animal. Prohibited conduct includes:

  • Submitting false, inaccurate, or misleading information (e.g., on application forms).

  • Uploading viruses or malicious code.

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems.

5. Disclaimer of Liability (Limit of Responsibility)

The Site and its Content are provided "as is." Our Family Paws makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Content.

Crucially:

  • Informational Purposes Only: The Content, including any advice regarding pet care, behavior, or veterinary information, is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or medical advice.

  • Adoption Process: We reserve the right to approve or deny any adoption, foster, or volunteer application at our sole discretion.

Our Family Paws shall not be liable for any damages (direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential) arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Site or the Content.

6. Links to External Websites

The Site may contain links to websites operated by third parties. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. You access external websites at your own risk.

7. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Site after any change constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Our Family Paws Email: OurFamilyPawsRescue@gmail.com