Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 26, 2025

Welcome to Animal Support Network ("ASN," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, [www.animalsupportnetwork.org] (the "Website"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Website immediately.

2. Changes to Terms

ASN reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes. You are prohibited from:

  • Violating any applicable laws or regulations.

  • Interfering with or disrupting the functionality of the Website.

  • Using automated means (such as bots or scripts) to access the Website.

  • Impersonating another person or misrepresenting your affiliation with ASN.

4. Donations and Payments

All donations made through the Website are voluntary and non-refundable. By making a donation, you acknowledge that:

  • You are authorized to use the payment method provided.

  • ASN is a nonprofit organization and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

  • ASN reserves the right to use donations at its discretion to support our mission.

5. Foster and Volunteer Information

While ASN connects individuals with fostering agencies, we do not directly place animals in homes. Any fostering or adoption arrangement is managed through third-party organizations. ASN is not responsible for the policies, decisions, or actions of these agencies.

Volunteers engaging with ASN or affiliated organizations do so at their own risk. ASN is not liable for any incidents, injuries, or damages that may occur while volunteering.

6. External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including foster agencies and donation platforms. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. You acknowledge that you access third-party sites at your own risk.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, images, logos, and graphics, is the property of ASN or its content providers and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without prior written permission from ASN.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ASN and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Website.

  • Any errors or inaccuracies in Website content.

  • Interactions with third-party foster agencies or organizations linked through our Website.

ASN provides the Website "as is" and does not guarantee that it will be error-free or continuously available.

9. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts of the United States.

11. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at: info@animalsupportnetwork.org