Draft. This is a starter set of terms written for the Good Boy Foundation's pilot. Have an attorney review before relying on this as a final legal document.
1. About Fetch
Fetch ("we," "us," "the platform") is a coordination tool for animal rescue transports operated by The Good Boy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Fetch helps rescues and shelters post transport needs and helps volunteer drivers find and claim transports they can help with.
By creating an account on Fetch, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.
2. Who can use Fetch
You must be at least 18 years old and able to enter into a binding contract to use Fetch. By signing up, you confirm that you meet these requirements.
You agree to provide accurate information when creating your account and to keep that information current. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure. Anyone with access to your account can take actions on your behalf.
3. What Fetch is and is not
Fetch is a coordination platform. We provide the tools rescues and drivers use to find each other and exchange information about a transport. We are not a party to the transport itself.
- Drivers are independent volunteers (or, where indicated, paid drivers) acting on their own behalf. They operate their own vehicles under their own insurance.
- Rescues and shelters are independent organizations responsible for the animals they post about and for the people they invite to drive for them.
- Fetch does not select drivers, vet vehicles, dispatch transports, insure animals or vehicles, or guarantee that any transport will happen as posted.
4. Verification
Fetch may mark rescues and shelters as "verified" after reviewing information they submit (such as their EIN, website, or municipal listing). Verification reflects our reasonable but limited review. It is not an endorsement and does not guarantee the org's conduct, financial standing, or competence. We may add, remove, or change verification status at any time.
5. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Impersonate any person or organization, or misrepresent your affiliation
- Post transport requests for animals you do not have authority to move
- Use Fetch for any purpose unrelated to animal rescue transport coordination
- Harass, threaten, or harm other users
- Share contact information of other users (phone, email) outside of the platform without their consent
- Attempt to access data you are not authorized to see
- Disrupt or attempt to disrupt the platform's operation
Violations may result in account suspension or removal. We may also remove specific content (transports, photos, ratings, notes) that violates these terms or that we believe is harmful, deceptive, or inappropriate.
6. Animal safety
If you drive a transport, you accept responsibility for the safe handling of the animal(s) in your care during the trip. This includes carrying appropriate restraint (crate, harness, leash), checking on the animal during stops, and contacting the rescue if anything goes wrong. If you cannot complete a transport you have claimed, release it on Fetch or contact the rescue immediately.
7. Liability and disclaimers
Fetch is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or accurate at all times.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Good Boy Foundation, its officers, employees, and volunteers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform, including but not limited to: damage to vehicles or property, injury to people or animals, lost time, missed appointments, or coordination failures between users.
You agree that any disputes arising from a transport — between driver and rescue, between rescue and shelter, between drivers, or otherwise — are between the parties involved. Fetch will not mediate disputes or arbitrate outcomes.
8. Donations
Donations to Fetch are processed by Givebutter on behalf of The Good Boy Foundation. Donations support the foundation's broader work, including the operation of Fetch. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. law. Givebutter's terms and privacy policy apply to the donation transaction itself.
9. Account termination
You can delete your account at any time by contacting us at info@goodboyfoundation.org. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or that we reasonably believe are being used in bad faith.
10. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Effective" date at the top of this page. For meaningful changes, we will also notify existing users by email. Your continued use of Fetch after a change means you accept the updated terms.
11. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict-of-laws provisions. Any legal action related to these terms or to your use of Fetch will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
12. Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent to info@goodboyfoundation.org.