Terms of Service

Last updated: 23 May 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using dogparkfinder.com.au (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms") and all applicable laws and regulations in Australia. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Site.

2. About Dogparkfinder

Dogparkfinder is a public directory and information service. We list dog-friendly off-leash zones, fenced dog runs, dog beaches, and related facilities across Australian states and territories to help dog owners find great places to exercise and socialise with their dogs.

3. No Guarantee of Accuracy

We strive to keep our listings up to date, but dog park features, fencing status, local council restrictions, and leash rules change frequently.

• Our directory listings may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. We do not guarantee that any listed dog park will match its description on our Site.
• Verify Independently: You must verify the actual dog park rules, opening hours, current fencing status, leash requirements, local council bylaws, and potential environmental hazards yourself at the site before entering with your pet.

4. Responsible Dog Ownership

Your dog's safety and behaviour are your sole responsibility. When visiting any dog park, beach, or off-leash area:

• You remain legally and financially responsible for your dog's actions, behaviour, safety, and physical well-being.
• You must comply with all local council laws, including off-leash boundary limits, registration requirements, waste disposal laws, and dog control laws.
• You must clean up after your dog and respect other park visitors and their dogs at all times.

5. No Veterinary, Legal, or Safety Advice

All content published on this Site, including blog articles, park rules guides, and advice snippets, is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not professional veterinary, legal, or safety advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian or pet behaviorist regarding your dog's health or training, and consult local councils or legal professionals for specific local law clarifications.

6. User Submissions

If you submit listing corrections, new park suggestions, photos, ratings, reviews, or feedback to the Site:

• You warrant that you own or have the necessary rights and permissions to submit this content and that it does not infringe any third-party intellectual property or privacy rights.
• You agree not to submit any unlawful, defamatory, misleading, abusive, harassing, or infringing content.
• Dogparkfinder reserves the right to moderate, edit, reject, or remove any submission at our sole discretion, without notice.

7. Intellectual Property

The design, logo, layouts, custom code, copy, and database compilation of dogparkfinder.com.au are the intellectual property of Dogparkfinder or its licensors. You may not copy, reproduce, scrape, or distribute any part of the Site without our express written permission.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site contains maps, links to local council websites, social media platforms, sponsored ads, and analytics integrations. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website, map API, or service.

9. Facebook/Meta Integration

Authorized Site administrators may use the Dogparkfinder Facebook app and Meta platform integrations to manage Dogparkfinder's own social media content and Page.

• Admins utilizing these integrations must comply fully with all Meta Developer Policies, Terms of Service, and Page Guidelines.
• Unauthorised access, exploitation of access tokens, or misuse of administrative Facebook permissions is strictly prohibited.

10. Prohibited Conduct

When using our Site, you agree not to:

• Use any automated tools, scrapers, crawlers, or scripts to copy our database or content.
• Attempt to probe, scan, or compromise the security of our hosting servers or databases.
• Spam contact forms or submit fraudulent or intentionally misleading park corrections.
• Impersonate any person, business, or council official, or misrepresent your association with Dogparkfinder.

11. Disclaimers

This Site and its services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, non-infringement, or fitness for a particular purpose.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, Dogparkfinder, its sponsors, administrators, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Site, reliance on park listings, interactions with other dog owners at listed locations, or any issues involving your dog's safety and health.

13. Changes to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time. We may also revise these Terms of Service periodically. Your continued use of the Site after terms revisions are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia and the state of Victoria. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and applicable federal courts for any dispute arising out of these Terms or your use of the Site.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: admin@dogparkfinder.com.au