Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and UK Dog Wash ("we", "us", or "our") concerning your access to and use of the dogwashnearme.co.uk website and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

If you are using the Service on behalf of a business or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. Use of the Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Service to:

• Search for and view self-service dog wash facilities
• Read and submit reviews
• Add or claim business listings
• Contact businesses listed on the Service
• Contact us through our contact form

3.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Post fake reviews or manipulate ratings
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or businesses
• Upload viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools to access the Service without permission
• Impersonate another person or business
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content

You may submit reviews, ratings, business information, photos, and other content ("User Content") through the Service. You retain ownership of your User Content.

4.2 License to Us

By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform your User Content in connection with operating and promoting the Service.

4.3 Content Standards

Your User Content must:

• Be accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge
• Not violate any laws or third-party rights
• Not contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
• Not contain spam, advertising, or promotional material (unless it's your business listing)
• Not infringe on intellectual property rights
• Be relevant to self-service dog wash facilities

4.4 Review Guidelines

When submitting reviews:

• Base your review on your genuine experience at the facility
• Do not submit reviews for competitors or to manipulate ratings
• Avoid conflicts of interest (e.g., reviewing your own business)
• Focus on the facility, not personal attacks on staff
• Include specific details to help other users

4.5 Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate, without notice. We are not obligated to monitor User Content but may do so at our discretion.

5. Business Listings

5.1 Adding Listings

You may add a business listing if you are the business owner or authorized representative. All information must be accurate and complete.

5.2 Claiming Listings

To claim an existing listing, you must verify your association with the business. We may require documentation to confirm ownership or authorization.

5.3 Listing Accuracy

You are responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date business information, including opening hours, contact details, pricing, and amenities. We may update or remove listings that contain inaccurate information.

5.4 Removal of Listings

We reserve the right to remove or suspend listings that violate these Terms, receive consistently poor reviews indicating safety concerns, or for businesses that cease operations.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its content, features, and functionality (excluding User Content), is owned by UK Dog Wash and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service or software without our prior written consent. The UK Dog Wash name and logo are our trademarks and may not be used without permission.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or businesses (e.g., business websites, Google Maps, Mapbox). We do not control or endorse these third parties and are not responsible for their content, products, or services.

Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies.

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS 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.

We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content, including User Content and business listings.

We are not responsible for the quality, safety, or legality of businesses listed on the Service. Use of any facility listed on our Service is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UK DOG WASH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed £100 GBP or the amount you paid us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless UK Dog Wash, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of another person or business.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including ownership provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. 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.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and UK Dog Wash regarding the use of the Service.

16. Contact Information

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