Effective Date: November 2, 2026
Last Updated: November 2, 2026
Welcome to LocateMyPets!
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, https://locatemypets.com/ (the “Site”), and all related services and features (collectively, the “Services”).
Throughout these Terms, “LocateMyPets,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to LocateMyPets. “You” and “your” refer to any individual accessing or using our Site or Services.
Please read these Terms carefully before using our website. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Site and Services.
We reserve the right to update these Terms from time to time by publishing a revised version on this page.
1. Privacy Notice
Your privacy is important to us.
Any personal information you submit through our Site is subject to our Privacy Policy.
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
By using our Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have reviewed our Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy: Available on https://locatemypets.com/
2. Accuracy, Completeness, and Timeliness of Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information available on our Site is accurate and up to date.
However, LocateMyPets does not guarantee that all information, pet reports, photographs, descriptions, locations, or user-submitted content will be accurate, complete, or current.
Pet information is primarily provided by website users and may not always be independently verified.
You acknowledge that:
- Pet descriptions and photographs may contain errors.
- Lost or found pet locations may change.
- Information submitted by other users may be incomplete or inaccurate.
- Pet reports may become outdated.
- We cannot guarantee that a reported pet will be located or reunited with its owner.
You are responsible for verifying information before relying on it.
3. Submissions to This Site
Users may submit information, photographs, videos, comments, pet descriptions, lost pet reports, found pet reports, and other materials through our Site (“Submissions”).
By submitting content to LocateMyPets, you agree to the following:
- You own the content or have the necessary permission to submit it.
- Your content is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
- Your content does not violate another person’s privacy or intellectual property rights.
- Your content does not contain unlawful, misleading, defamatory, or harmful material.
- You will not submit another person’s private information without appropriate authorization.
License to Use Submitted Content
You retain ownership of the content you submit.
However, by submitting content to LocateMyPets, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, display, reproduce, and distribute that content as reasonably necessary to operate, promote, and improve our Services.
This may include displaying lost and found pet photographs and descriptions to help reunite pets with their owners.
This license continues only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, subject to applicable legal requirements and our Privacy Policy.
We do not claim ownership of your submitted photographs, videos, or other original content.
Content Removal
We reserve the right to review, remove, restrict, or disable access to any Submission that violates these Terms, applicable law, or the safety and integrity of our platform.
We are not obligated to publish every Submission.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All original website content, including text, graphics, logos, designs, website layouts, software, and other materials created for LocateMyPets, is owned by or licensed to LocateMyPets, subject to applicable third-party rights.
You may:
- Browse our website for personal use.
- Share links to our website.
- View and print website content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You may not:
- Copy or reproduce our website content for commercial purposes without written permission.
- Modify, distribute, or republish our original content without authorization.
- Use our name, logo, or branding in a misleading manner.
- Reverse-engineer, interfere with, or attempt to exploit our website systems.
All trademarks and intellectual property rights remain with their respective owners.
5. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources.
These links may be provided for convenience or informational purposes.
LocateMyPets does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, security, or privacy practices.
The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement or approval of that third-party website.
We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of third-party websites before using their services.
6. Warranties and Disclaimers
Your use of LocateMyPets is at your own risk.
Our website and Services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
We do not guarantee that:
- Our website will always be available or uninterrupted.
- All website information will be accurate or complete.
- All lost or found pet reports will be verified.
- Users will provide accurate contact information.
- A lost pet will be successfully located.
- A pet owner will be successfully connected with a person who has found their pet.
- Our website will always be free from errors or security vulnerabilities.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any part of our Site or Services when reasonably necessary.
Nothing in these Terms excludes any warranties or rights that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
7. Lost and Found Pet Services Disclaimer
LocateMyPets provides an online platform intended to help pet owners share lost pet information and connect with individuals who may have found missing pets.
We act as an information-sharing and connection platform.
We do not guarantee the recovery, identification, safety, or return of any lost pet.
Users are responsible for:
- Providing accurate information about lost or found pets.
- Verifying the identity of individuals contacting them.
- Taking reasonable precautions when meeting other users.
- Confirming pet ownership before returning a found animal.
- Contacting appropriate local authorities, shelters, or animal welfare organizations when necessary.
LocateMyPets is not an animal rescue organization, veterinary clinic, emergency service, or law enforcement agency.
If you find an injured or distressed animal, contact an appropriate local animal welfare organization or veterinary professional.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, LocateMyPets and its owners, operators, employees, affiliates, and service providers shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use our Site or Services.
This includes, without limitation:
- Incorrect or misleading pet reports.
- False information submitted by users.
- Fraudulent communications between users.
- Failed attempts to locate or recover a pet.
- Losses resulting from interactions between users.
- Unauthorized access to user accounts.
- Temporary website interruptions or technical issues.
- Actions or omissions of third-party service providers.
You acknowledge that interactions with other website users are undertaken at your own discretion and risk.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
9. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use LocateMyPets for unlawful, fraudulent, harmful, or unauthorized purposes.
Prohibited activities include:
- Submitting false or misleading lost or found pet reports.
- Impersonating another person or organization.
- Uploading stolen photographs or content without authorization.
- Sharing another person’s private information without consent.
- Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users.
- Using the Site to commit fraud or deceive pet owners.
- Uploading viruses, malware, or harmful files.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
- Interfering with website security or functionality.
- Collecting user information for unauthorized marketing or spam.
- Using automated systems to scrape or misuse website content.
- Posting unlawful, defamatory, discriminatory, or offensive material.
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access for users who violate these Terms.
10. Account Registration and Security
If our Site provides account registration features, you agree to provide accurate and current information.
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- Keeping your account information accurate.
- Not sharing your password with unauthorized individuals.
- Notifying us if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
You are responsible for activities conducted through your account, subject to applicable law.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts involved in fraudulent, abusive, or unauthorized activities.
11. Mobile Services
Our Site may be accessed through mobile phones, tablets, and other compatible devices.
When using our website through a mobile device, standard data, internet, messaging, and other carrier charges may apply.
You are responsible for any fees charged by your mobile service provider.
We do not guarantee that every feature of our website will be compatible with every mobile device, browser, or network.
If we introduce mobile applications, SMS notifications, or other mobile services in the future, additional terms may apply.
12. Communications and Notifications
We may communicate with you through email or other contact methods you provide.
Communications may include:
- Responses to customer support inquiries.
- Account-related notifications.
- Updates regarding lost or found pet reports.
- Important website announcements.
- Service-related information.
Where permitted by applicable law, we may also send promotional communications.
You may opt out of promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication.
Service-related messages necessary to operate your account or provide requested Services may still be sent where legally permitted.
13. User-Generated Content and Community Guidelines
LocateMyPets encourages users to share useful and responsible information that may help reunite lost pets with their owners.
By participating in our platform, you agree to follow these community guidelines:
- Be respectful and courteous to other users.
- Share accurate and helpful pet information.
- Do not post fake or misleading pet reports.
- Do not use the platform to harass or threaten others.
- Do not share private information without permission.
- Do not post inappropriate or unlawful content.
- Do not use pet reports for unauthorized advertising or commercial promotions.
- Respect the privacy and safety of pet owners and other users.
We reserve the right to remove content or restrict accounts that violate these guidelines.
14. Pet Photographs, Reviews, and Comments
Users may be able to submit photographs, stories, comments, reviews, and other information relating to their experiences with our Services.
By submitting such material, you confirm that:
- The material is genuine and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
- You have the right to submit and share it.
- It does not infringe any third-party rights.
- It does not contain unlawful or harmful material.
We may display, moderate, or remove submitted content at our discretion, subject to applicable law.
We do not guarantee the accuracy of opinions, reviews, or statements submitted by other users.
15. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services for website hosting, analytics, security, communication, payment processing, or other operational purposes.
Your use of third-party services may be subject to separate terms and privacy policies.
LocateMyPets is not responsible for third-party services beyond the responsibilities imposed by applicable law.
16. Termination and Suspension
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to our Site or Services if:
- You violate these Terms.
- You submit fraudulent or misleading information.
- You engage in abusive or unlawful activities.
- Your actions threaten website security or other users.
- We are required to do so by applicable law.
You may stop using our Site at any time.
Termination of access does not affect rights or obligations that accrued before termination or provisions that are intended to survive termination.
17. Copyright Infringement Notification
LocateMyPets respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same.
If you believe that material appearing on our Site infringes your copyright, please contact us with the following information:
- Your name and contact information.
- Identification of the copyrighted work.
- Identification and location of the allegedly infringing material.
- A statement explaining why you believe the material infringes your rights.
- A statement confirming that the information you provide is accurate and that you are authorized to submit the complaint.
Please send copyright-related inquiries to:
Email: info@locatemypets.com
We will review copyright complaints and take appropriate action where required by applicable law.
If formal DMCA notices are applicable, they must satisfy the requirements of the DMCA and be directed to a properly designated agent where one has been registered.
18. Linking Policy
You may link to LocateMyPets from your personal website, blog, or social media account, provided that:
- The link is lawful and not misleading.
- The link does not imply an endorsement or partnership without authorization.
- Our branding is not used in a misleading or unauthorized manner.
- The linking website does not contain unlawful or harmful content.
We reserve the right to request the removal of links that misuse our name, branding, or intellectual property.
19. Dispute Resolution
If you have a concern or dispute relating to LocateMyPets or our Services, we encourage you to contact us first so that we can attempt to resolve the matter informally.
Please provide sufficient details about your concern so that we can review it.
Nothing in this section prevents either party from exercising rights available under applicable law.
Any mandatory dispute resolution requirements will be governed by applicable law.
20. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws governing the operation of LocateMyPets and the relevant consumer protection and privacy laws applicable to users.
Nothing in these Terms limits any mandatory rights or protections available to consumers under applicable law.
21. Changes to These Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time.
When changes are made, the revised version will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of our Site after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
22. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, complaints, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Company/Brand: LocateMyPets
Website: https://locatemypets.com/
Email: info@locatemypets.com
Phone: 1-800-778-7462
Customer Support: LocateMyPets Support Team
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries as promptly as possible.
Thank you for using LocateMyPets and helping bring lost pets back home.
LocateMyPets Team