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Terms of Use

Effective date: January 17, 2026

By accessing or using HoodCat (the "Service"), you agree to these Terms of Use.

1. Eligibility

  • You must be legally able to enter into a contract in your country.
  • If you are a minor, you must have permission from a legal guardian.
  • You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

2. Account and security

  • You must provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.
  • You are responsible for any activity that occurs under your account.
  • Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

3. Permitted use

  • The Service is intended for reporting and locating lost or found animals.
  • You agree to use the Service only for lawful and community-related purposes.
  • The Service is not intended for emergency response; contact local authorities if needed.

4. Prohibited conduct

  • Posting illegal, abusive, hateful, defamatory, or misleading content.
  • Posting private information or identifiable persons without consent.
  • Using the Service for commercial spam or unrelated promotions.
  • Attempting to access or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure.

5. User content and license

  • You retain ownership of your content.
  • By posting, you grant HoodCat a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, and distribute your content for operating the Service.
  • You warrant that you have the necessary rights to publish the content.

6. Privacy and personal data

Our privacy practices are described in the Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

7. Moderation

We may remove or restrict access to content or accounts that violate these Terms or harm the community.

8. Third-party services

The Service may rely on third-party providers (for example, Firebase). Their terms and policies apply to their services.

9. Disclaimer of warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

10. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HoodCat is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold HoodCat harmless from claims arising out of your use of the Service or your content.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time for violations of these Terms or if required by law.

13. Changes

We may update these Terms. Material changes will be communicated in the app or on the website.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact: hoodcat.info@gmail.com.