Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using PawSpot (pawspot.co.nz), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

Description of Service

PawSpot is a directory service that helps cat owners find catteries and cat boarding facilities in New Zealand. We provide information about catteries including locations, amenities, pricing, and reviews to help you make informed decisions about your cat's care.

We do not operate any catteries ourselves and are not responsible for the services provided by listed businesses.

Use of the Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not:

  • Infringe the rights of others
  • Restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the website
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
  • Use automated tools to scrape or collect data without permission

Listing Information

We strive to ensure that the information displayed about catteries is accurate and up to date. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any listing information.

Prices, availability, amenities, and other details are provided by the catteries themselves or gathered from public sources. We recommend contacting catteries directly to confirm details before making a booking.

Reviews and User Content

Reviews displayed on our website may be sourced from third-party platforms such as Google. We do not verify the authenticity of reviews and present them for informational purposes only.

If you submit content to our website (such as through contact forms), you grant us permission to use that content for the purpose for which it was submitted.

Third-Party Relationships

PawSpot is an independent directory service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for the catteries listed on our website.

Any bookings, payments, or arrangements you make with a cattery are solely between you and that business. We are not a party to any contract between you and a cattery.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • The information provided is accurate, complete, or current
  • Any cattery listed will meet your expectations or requirements
  • The website will be free from viruses or other harmful components

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, PawSpot shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of our website or any cattery services.

We are not responsible for any loss, injury, or damage to you, your cat, or your property resulting from services provided by any cattery listed on our website.

Intellectual Property

The content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by PawSpot or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our written permission.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by catteries or other third parties. We have no control over the content or practices of these websites and are not responsible for their privacy policies or terms of service.

Cattery Listings

If you are a cattery owner and wish to update or remove your listing, please contact us. We reserve the right to add, modify, or remove listings at our discretion.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

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

Contact Us

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

Email: george@bonnici.co.nz

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