Terms of service.

Effective Date: May 19, 2025

Welcome to Gale Loves Dogs, a website operated by Gale Loves Dogs, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website [www.galelovesdogs.com] (the “Site”), which offers dog rescue services, educational content, community features, and related resources.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

2. Services Provided

We provide various services through our Site, including but not limited to:

  • Listings of dogs available for adoption

  • Information about our rescue programs

  • Articles, blogs, and videos related to dog care, training, and health

  • Volunteer and foster applications

  • Donation and sponsorship opportunities

  • Online store for services and products

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any aspect of the Site or its services at any time without notice.

3. User Conduct

You agree to use the Site in a manner that is lawful, respectful, and in accordance with these Terms. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Post or transmit content that is defamatory, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable

  • Use the Site for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or its servers

  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

4. Content Ownership and Usage

All content provided on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software—is the property of Gale Loves Dogs, Inc. or its content providers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may view, share, or print content for personal, non-commercial use. Any commercial use, reproduction, or redistribution of our content without prior written permission is prohibited.

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit photos, testimonials, stories, or other content to the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content on our Site and in promotional materials.

You are solely responsible for the content you submit and must have all necessary rights and permissions to do so.

6. Donations and Payments

When you make a donation or purchase through our Site, you agree to provide accurate and complete payment information. All transactions are processed securely through third-party payment processors. We are not liable for any issues arising from those transactions.

Donations are generally non-refundable unless specified otherwise or required by applicable law.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. These are provided for convenience and do not signify endorsement. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.

8. Disclaimers

Our Site and all services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or service provided through the Site.

We are not responsible for any harm or damages arising from the use of our Site or services.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Gale Loves Dogs, Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gale Loves Dogs, Inc., its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and volunteers from any claims, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.