Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Pawl AI mobile application ("App"), website, or services (collectively, "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Services.

2. Description of Service

Pawl AI provides informational resources and guidance to assist pet owners in caring for their pets during recovery from surgery or after diagnosis. Our Services include educational content, recovery tracking tools, and general pet care information.

3. Medical Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Pawl AI is not a substitute for professional veterinary care.

  • Our Services provide general information and educational content only

  • We do not provide medical diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or veterinary advice

  • Always consult with a licensed veterinarian for medical decisions regarding your pet

  • In case of emergency, contact your veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately

  • Never disregard professional veterinary advice or delay seeking it because of information from Pawl AI

4. User Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By using Pawl AI, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

5. User Accounts
5.1 Account Creation
  • You may need to create an account to access certain features

  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account

5.2 Account Security
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

  • We are not liable for losses caused by unauthorized use of your account

6. User Content and Data
6.1 Your Content
  • You retain ownership of any information, photos, or data you submit ("User Content")

  • By submitting User Content, you grant us a license to use, store, and process it to provide our Services

  • You represent that you have all necessary rights to submit User Content

6.2 Pet Health Data
  • We collect and process information about your pet's health to provide our Services

  • We handle this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy

  • You are responsible for the accuracy of information you provide

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers

  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission

  • Impersonate any person or entity

  • Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code

  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person or animal

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

  • Use the Services to provide veterinary medical advice to others

  • Rely solely on the App for emergency medical situations

8. Intellectual Property Rights
8.1 Our Content
  • All content, features, and functionality of the Services are owned by Pawl AI unless otherwise noted

  • This includes text, graphics, logos, software, and other materials

  • You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer our Services without permission

8.2 Limited License
  • We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes

  • This license automatically terminates if you violate these Terms

9. Third-Party Services and Links
  • Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services

  • We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party services

  • Your use of third-party services is at your own risk

10. Subscription and Payments
10.1 Paid Features
  • Certain features may require paid subscriptions

  • Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis

  • All fees are in the currency specified at purchase

10.2 Free Trials
  • We may offer free trials for paid features

  • We will begin billing your payment method at the end of the trial unless you cancel

  • Cancellation instructions are provided in the App

10.3 Refunds
  • Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time to prevent future charges

  • Refunds for Google Play purchases are subject to Google Play's refund policy

10.4 Price Changes
  • We may change subscription prices with advance notice

  • Changes will not affect your current subscription period

11. Cancellation and Termination
11.1 Your Rights
  • You may cancel your subscription at any time through the App or Google Play

  • You may delete your account at any time

11.2 Our Rights
  • We may suspend or terminate your access for violation of these Terms

  • We may discontinue the Services at any time with reasonable notice

12. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
12.1 No Warranties

The services are provided 'as is' and 'as available' without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

12.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pawl AI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the Services

  • Any unauthorized access to your data

  • Any harm to your pet resulting from use of the Services

  • Any other matter relating to the Services

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

12.3 Pet Health and Safety

We are not liable for any harm, injury, or death to your pet. Our Services provide information only and do not replace professional veterinary care.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pawl AI, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Services

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of any rights of another party

  • Any harm to your pet

14. Privacy

Your use of our Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes through the App or via email. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

16. Geographic Restrictions

The Services are intended for users in jurisdictions where such services are legal. You are responsible for compliance with local laws.

17. Dispute Resolution
17.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

17.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australian Capital Territory, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

17.3 Arbitration

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

18. Google Play Requirements
18.1 Google Play Terms

Your use of the App through Google Play is also subject to Google Play's Terms of Service.

18.2 Payment Processing

Subscriptions purchased through Google Play are processed by Google and subject to Google Play's payment terms.

18.3 Refunds

Refunds for Google Play purchases must be requested through Google Play and are subject to Google Play's refund policy.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pawl AI regarding the Services.

21. Contact Information

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

Pawl AI Support
Email: admin@pawl.ai

22. Special Provisions
22.1 California Users

California residents have the right to request information about data sharing with third parties for marketing purposes. Contact us using the information above.

22.2 EU Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have certain rights under the GDPR, which are described in our Privacy Policy.

By using Pawl AI, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.