CANGREE.com - Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: July 1st, 2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to CANGREE.com ("CANGREE", "we", "us", or "our"), a social networking platform specifically designed for household pet owners and their beloved animals. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the CANGREE website, mobile applications, and any related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform.

2. Definitions

• "Platform": Refers to the CANGREE.com website, mobile applications, and all associated services, features, and content.

• "User", "You", "Your": Refers to any individual accessing or using the Platform.

• "Content": Refers to any and all text, images, photos, videos, audio, graphics, data, information, or other materials uploaded, posted, submitted, or otherwise made available by Users on the Platform.

• "Pet Profile": A dedicated section on the Platform created by a User for their household pet(s), containing information, photos, and other Content related to the pet.

3. User Eligibility and Accounts

3.1. Eligibility: You must be at least thirteen (13) years old to create an account and use the Platform. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from anyone under the age of 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

3.2. Account Registration: To access certain features of the Platform, you must register for an account. You agree to:

* Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.

* Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

* Maintain the confidentiality of your password and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

* Be fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

3.3. Pet Profiles: You may create profiles for your household pets. You represent and warrant that you are the legal owner or authorized caretaker of any pet for whom you create a profile and that all information provided about the pet is accurate and truthful.

4. Acceptable Use and Content

4.1. Prohibited Content: You agree not to upload, post, submit, or otherwise transmit any Content that:

* Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable.

* Depicts or promotes animal abuse, cruelty, neglect, or fighting in any way.

* Infringes upon the intellectual property rights (including copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other proprietary rights) of any third party.

* Contains unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation.

* Contains software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment.

* Is false, misleading, or impersonates any person or entity.

* Promotes discrimination, bigotry, racism, hatred, harassment, or harm against any individual or group.

* Is sexually explicit or pornographic.

* Discloses the personal information of another person without their express consent.

4.2. Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to:

* Use the Platform for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, federal, or international law.

* Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Platform or the data contained therein.

* Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or its related systems or networks.

* Harvest or collect information about other Users without their explicit consent.

* Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Platform.

* Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Platform for any purpose without our express written permission.

4.3. Content Ownership and License:

* You retain all ownership rights to the Content you submit, post, or display on or through the Platform.

* By submitting, posting, or displaying Content on or through the Platform, you grant CANGREE a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, publicly perform, and publicly display such Content in connection with the operation of the Platform and CANGREE's (and its successors' and affiliates') business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Platform (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels.

4.4. Accuracy of Information: You are solely responsible for the accuracy of all Content you provide, including information about yourself and your pets.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1. CANGREE's Intellectual Property: All rights, title, and interest in and to the Platform (excluding Content provided by Users), including but not limited to, all copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, and other intellectual property rights, are and will remain the exclusive property of CANGREE and its licensors.

5.2. Copyright Infringement (DMCA Policy): CANGREE respects the intellectual property rights of others and responds to notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). If you believe your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our Copyright Agent with the following information:

* A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest.

* A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.

* A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Platform.

* Your address, telephone number, and email address.

* A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

* A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.

Our Copyright Agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement on the Platform can be reached at:
**CANGREE.com Legal Department**
Email: legal@cangree.com
Phone: +1 (949) 641-6060

6. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. Please review our Privacy Policy [Link to Privacy Policy - Note: A separate Privacy Policy document should be created and linked here] to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.

7. Disclaimers of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, CANGREE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT (A) THE PLATFORM WILL FUNCTION UNINTERRUPTED, SECURELY, OR BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION; (B) ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; (C) THE PLATFORM IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; OR (D) THE RESULTS OF USING THE PLATFORM WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CANGREE, ITS AFFILIATES, 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, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PLATFORM. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF CANGREE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, CANGREE'S LIABILITY IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CANGREE, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Platform, including, but not limited to, your Content, any use of the Platform's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Platform.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, 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 our Platform after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Platform.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Platform or contact us to request account deletion.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1. Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2. Arbitration: Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined by arbitration in Orange County, California, before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

12.3. Class Action Waiver: You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between CANGREE and you individually. To the full extent permitted by law, (i) no arbitration or proceeding shall be joined with any other; (ii) there is no right or authority for any dispute to be arbitrated or resolved on a class-action basis or to utilize class action procedures; and (iii) there is no right or authority for any dispute to be brought in a purported representative capacity on behalf of the general public or any other persons.

13. Reporting Violations

If you encounter any Content or conduct on the Platform that you believe violates these Terms, please report it to us immediately via email at legal@cangree.com. We investigate all reports and take appropriate action.

14. Cooperation with Authorities

CANGREE is committed to maintaining a safe and lawful online environment. We will fully cooperate with all local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities, as well as any other legal or regulatory bodies, in the event of any valid legal process, subpoena, court order, or regulatory inquiry concerning any Content or User activity on the Platform. This includes, but is not limited to, providing User information and Content when legally required.

15. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CANGREE. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that CANGREE shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CANGREE regarding your use of the Platform and supersede and replace any prior agreements, oral or otherwise, regarding the Platform.

18. Contact Information

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

CANGREE.com

Email: legal@cangree.com

Phone: +1 (949) 641-6060