Effective Date: 11/17/2025
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the FurryListings website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the platform (the "Service").
By accessing, browsing, or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.
The Service is offered and available only to users who are 18 years of age or older and reside in the United States or any other jurisdiction where the Service is offered. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with the Company.
Account Types: You may register as a Breeder, Owner (Private Seller), or Shelter / Rescue. You agree to accurately represent your legal status and the nature of your listings.
Account Security: You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.
Accuracy of Information: You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate registration information (Name, Email, Account Type) and to update this information as necessary in your Profile Settings.
4.1. Platform's Role: The Company acts solely as an intermediary venue, providing a platform for users (Buyers and Sellers/Adopters) to post and view classified advertisements. We are not a party to, or responsible for, any transaction, sale, adoption, or agreement entered into between users.
4.2. No Inspection or Guarantee: The Company does not inspect, vet, or endorse any pet, pet supply, service, or user listing. We do not verify the truthfulness, accuracy, ownership, health records, temperament, or legality of any content or representations made by users.
4.3. Disclaimer of Warranties: THE SERVICE AND ALL LISTINGS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH: (a) Your use of, or inability to use, the Service; (b) The conduct or statements of any third party on the Service; (c) Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; (d) Any errors or inaccuracies in the listings or health information of pets; or (e) Any dispute or transaction that occurs between users, including any resulting veterinary expenses, property damage, or physical injury.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: (a) Your breach of these Terms; (b) Your violation of any law or the rights of any third party; or (c) Any injury, death, or property damage caused by a pet you listed or acquired through the Service.
You agree not to use the Service to upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available any content or engage in any conduct that:
7.1. Violates Law or Animal Welfare:
Promotes the sale, rehoming, or trading of any animal that is illegal, endangered, or otherwise prohibited by law in your jurisdiction.
Advertises puppies or kittens under eight (8) weeks of age, or pets that are demonstrably ill, injured, or misrepresented as to breed, age, or health status.
Violates any state or local animal welfare laws, including licensing requirements for breeders and sellers.
7.2. Is Fraudulent or Misleading (Scams):
Involves the attempt to defraud or mislead other users (e.g., using stock photos, creating fraudulent listings, asking for unsecured payments like wire transfers or gift cards).
Requests financial information (bank account details, credit card numbers) from other users outside of a secure, authorized payment method.
7.3. Is Spam, Abusive, or Inappropriate:
Constitutes unauthorized or unsolicited advertising, spam, chain letters, or any other form of commercial solicitation.
Harasses, threatens, defames, or abuses other users or infringes upon their rights.
Involves the unauthorized use or disclosure of any other user's personal information.
8.1. Fees for Services: Certain services on the platform, including but not limited to Ad Promotions (Boosting), access to advanced features like Store Traffic Analytics, and the ability to post a Litter, may require the payment of fees or an active subscription. You agree to pay all fees associated with your use of these paid features.
8.2. Subscription Terms: If you purchase a subscription, you acknowledge and agree that:
Automatic Renewal: Your subscription may automatically renew unless you cancel it before the end of the current billing cycle.
Pricing: We reserve the right to change our subscription fees upon prior notice. Any change will take effect in the next billing cycle.
Non-Refundable: Fees and charges for any subscription or paid service are generally non-refundable, except as required by law.
8.3. Pet Reservations:
If you enable the Pet Reservations feature, you appoint the Company or its designated payment processor as your agent for the limited purpose of accepting and holding the buyer's deposit.
You are solely responsible for setting the final terms and conditions regarding the deposit's refundability outside of the Reservation Policy (e.g., if a transaction is canceled due to the seller's fault).
8.4. Accuracy of Payment Information: You represent and warrant that all payment information you provide is accurate and that you are authorized to use the payment method provided.
The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Service if: (a) you violate any provision of these Terms; (b) you engage in fraudulent or illegal activity; or (c) we are unable to verify or authenticate any information you provide.
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in St. Lucie County, Florida.