Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Lost and Hound website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”), as well as our [Privacy Policy] (if applicable). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you are prohibited from accessing or using the Site.
 

2. Modifications to the Terms
Lost and Hound reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site following any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
 

3. Description of Services
Lost and Hound is dedicated to [provide a brief description of what your site offers—e.g., a platform that connects individuals with lost pets, community listings, resource information, etc.]. We strive to provide accurate and timely information, but we make no warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of the content presented.
 

4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, graphics, designs, texts, logos, images, software, and other materials available on the Site are the intellectual property of Lost and Hound or its licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal and non-commercial use only. Reproduction, modification, distribution, or any commercial use of the content is strictly prohibited unless prior written consent is obtained from Lost and Hound.
 

5. User Accounts and Registration
Certain features of the Site may require you to register for an account. When you register, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information;

Maintain and promptly update your account information;

Keep your password confidential and secure.

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. If you suspect any unauthorized use of your account, you must notify us immediately.

6. User Conduct and Obligations
As a condition of your use of the Site, you agree that you will not:

Use the Site for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.

Post, upload, or transmit any content that is abusive, offensive, defamatory, or infringing on the rights of others.

Engage in any activity that could harm, interfere with, or disrupt the operation of the Site or its servers.
 

7. Prohibited Activities
You are expressly prohibited from:

Reverse engineering, decompiling, or otherwise attempting to extract the source code of any software provided on the Site.

Circumventing or bypassing any security measures of the Site.

Using the Site to transmit any viruses, trojans, malware, or other harmful content.
 

8. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may include links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Lost and Hound. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of such third-party websites is at your own risk.
 

9. Disclaimers of Warranties
The Site and all information, products, and services included on or otherwise made available to you through the Site are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Lost and Hound disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. While we strive to ensure the Site is secure and free of errors, we do not guarantee its uninterrupted or secure operation.
 

10. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Lost and Hound, its directors, employees, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use or inability to use the Site, even if Lost and Hound has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole and exclusive remedy for any dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.
 

11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lost and Hound, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.
 

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Puerto Rico, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Puerto Rico. You agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration whenever possible.
 

13. Termination
Lost and Hound reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, Lost and Hound, or third parties. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease.
 

14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and all remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
 

15. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Lost and Hound with respect to your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, whether written or oral, regarding such subject matter.