Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using WalksBuddy, including our website, mobile applications, and any related services (collectively, the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the Service. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Description of Service

WalksBuddy is a dog walking companion application that provides walk scores, weather-based walking recommendations, dog health tracking, and related tools designed to help dog owners plan safe and enjoyable walks. The Service may include features such as medication tracking, vaccine records, feeding profiles, and location-based walk scoring.

User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.
• Update your account information promptly if it changes.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
• Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
• Infringe upon the rights of others.
• Transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable content.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, or any related systems or networks.
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service.
• Use the Service for any commercial purpose not expressly permitted by WalksBuddy.

Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio, software, and the walk score algorithm, are the exclusive property of WalksBuddy or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

Disclaimer

Walk scores, weather-based recommendations, and all other information provided through the Service are for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified veterinarian regarding any questions or concerns about your dog’s health or well-being.

WalksBuddy does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any walk scores, weather data, or health-related information. You acknowledge and agree that you use such information at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, WalksBuddy and its officers, directors, employees, and agents 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 arising out of your use of or inability to use the Service. In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Subscriptions and Payments

WalksBuddy offers both free and paid subscription plans. Paid subscriptions are processed through our payment partner, LemonSqueezy. By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to the following:

• You authorize WalksBuddy and LemonSqueezy to charge the payment method you provide on a recurring basis according to your chosen plan.
• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis depending on the plan you select.
• You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.
• Refunds are handled in accordance with LemonSqueezy’s refund policies and applicable law.
• WalksBuddy reserves the right to change subscription pricing with reasonable notice to existing subscribers.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at our sole discretion, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. You may also delete your account at any time through your account settings. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which WalksBuddy operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

Changes to Terms

WalksBuddy reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use the Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@walksbuddy.com.