Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our application ("App"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

2. User Data and Content

2.1 Data Usage

Any data you enter into the App, including information about new places, will be used to enhance the experience for all users. This data may also be utilized outside of the App, for example, in promotional materials.

2.2 Image Uploads

You retain the copyright to any images you upload. However, by uploading images, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display these images within the App (including future versions on different platforms, such as web applications) and in our promotional and advertising materials.

2.3 User-Generated Content

While we strive to eliminate malicious or misleading data, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or integrity of user-generated content. We disclaim all liability for any harm to you or your pets resulting from such content.

2.4 Prohibited Content

Users are prohibited from submitting comments or images that:

  • Are illegal in your jurisdiction.

  • Constitute hate speech.

  • Disrupt the service.

  • Intentionally mislead others.

  • Are discriminatory.

  • Contain profanity.

Content that does not contribute constructively to the community may be removed at our discretion.

2.5 Personal Data Concerns

If content entered by others pertains to your personal space or privacy, you can request its removal by contacting our support team.

2.6 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to remove or censor any content without explanation and to limit a user's ability to interact with the App if we believe they are misusing the service. We also reserve the right to review content before it is made visible to others.

3. Use of the Service

3.1 Restrictions

You are not permitted to:

  • Download data from the App for commercial purposes or resell it to third parties without our consent.

  • Use the service for any commercial purpose without our consent.

  • Resell or recreate the product.

3.2 Minors

Minors may only use the App with the permission and supervision of a legal guardian.

3.3 User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Any service charges incurred by your mobile carrier for data use by the App.

  • Ensuring that you do not upload software viruses or interfere with network services.

  • Not impersonating others within the App or using the App to cause harm to others.

3.4 Legal Compliance

Regardless of information provided in the App, you are obligated to follow local laws and regulations. We disclaim all liability for any breaches of laws or regulations by users.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 User Material

By uploading material, you confirm that you are the legal owner of the content. User material is not allowed to promote products or services and cannot link to illegal content.

4.2 Internal Use

We may link user material to other user material and use it internally for analysis purposes.

5. Disclaimers

The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the functionality of the service or the correctness or completeness of data within the service.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the App.

  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms in the App. Your continued use of the App after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the App at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the App, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Austria, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

10. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@dog-hive.com