Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2026

Welcome to Find a Dog Minder. By accessing or using our website at www.findadogminder.com.au, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

2. Description of Service

Find a Dog Minder provides a free online directory of dog parks and off-leash areas across Australia. Our service includes:

• Searchable database of dog park locations
• Information about park amenities and features
• Off-leash hours and regulations
• User reviews and ratings
• Educational blog content about dog care and parks

3. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about dog parks, we cannot guarantee that all information on our website is complete, accurate, or current. Dog park regulations, hours, and amenities can change without notice.

Important: Always verify park details with local councils or park authorities before visiting. Off-leash hours, rules, and available amenities may have changed since our last update.

We are not responsible for any inconvenience, loss, or damage arising from reliance on information provided on this website.

4. User Responsibilities

When using our website and visiting dog parks, you agree to:

• Comply with all local laws, regulations, and park rules
• Supervise your dog at all times
• Clean up after your dog
• Ensure your dog is properly vaccinated and licensed
• Not allow aggressive or unsocialised dogs off-leash
• Respect other park users and their dogs
• Provide accurate information when submitting park suggestions or reviews

5. User Submissions

By submitting content to our website (including park suggestions, reviews, or contact form messages), you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your content
• Confirm that your submission is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• Confirm that your submission does not infringe on any third-party rights
• Agree not to submit false, misleading, defamatory, or offensive content

We reserve the right to remove or modify any user-submitted content at our discretion.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Find a Dog Minder or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission
• Modify or create derivative works from our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without written consent
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our materials

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Google Maps. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control or endorse these external sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of information

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Find a Dog Minder and its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage
• Damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website
• Damages arising from your visit to any dog park listed in our directory

You use this website and visit dog parks at your own risk.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Find a Dog Minder and its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any law or third-party rights
• Any content you submit to the website

11. Pet Safety Disclaimer

Find a Dog Minder provides information about dog parks but does not guarantee the safety of any location. Dog owners are responsible for:

• Assessing whether a park is suitable for their specific dog
• Supervising their dog at all times
• Being aware of potential hazards
• Having appropriate insurance coverage

Dog parks involve inherent risks including potential dog fights, injuries, or illness transmission. Use these facilities at your own risk.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

13. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: legal@findadogminder.com.au
• Website: Contact Form