Terms & Conditions

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Welcome to Voyce for Paws, a project of Be the Voyce, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 32-0760338) based in Wooster, Ohio, USA. By accessing or using this website, our pre-launch signup, or any future Voyce for Paws platform (the “Service”), you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

1.Pre-Launch Status

The Voyce for Paws app and platform are currently in pre-launch development. By signing up, you acknowledge that:

• The product is not yet publicly available.
• Features described on this website are planned and may change before release.
• You will receive launch updates via email at the address you provided.
• Early access participation is voluntary and may include providing feedback.

2.Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to provide your email and join our pre-launch list. If you are under 18, you confirm that a parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agrees to these terms on your behalf.

3.Acceptable Use

When using or interacting with the Service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information about yourself and the animals you report.
• Use the platform only for the purpose of helping animals in need.
• Respect the privacy and safety of others — do not post identifying information about people without consent.
• Not misuse the platform to harm, harass, or defraud others.
• Not upload content that is illegal, abusive, or violates the rights of others.

4.User-Submitted Content

If you submit photos, location data, descriptions, or other content through the Service:

• You retain ownership of your content.
• You grant Be the Voyce, Inc. a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and use that content for the purpose of facilitating rescue, education, and the operation of the Service.
• You confirm you have the right to share what you submit.

5.Animal Rescue — No Guarantees

Voyce for Paws is a connection and coordination platform. It does not perform rescues directly and does not guarantee that any animal posted will be saved, fostered, adopted, or treated. Rescue outcomes depend on the actions of fosters, rescuers, veterinarians, shelters, volunteers, and other independent third parties. By using the Service, you understand and accept this.

6.AI Outputs & Limitations

The Voyce for Paws app uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with detecting an animal’s breed, age, color, condition, and urgency level, and to help generate the Rescue Card and Vet Card shared with the network.

• AI-generated information is provided for guidance only and is not professional, medical, or veterinary advice.
• AI may make mistakes. Outputs may be incomplete, inaccurate, or incorrect.
• Final decisions about rescue, transport, treatment, foster placement, and adoption rest with the people and veterinary professionals involved — not with the AI.
• By using the Service, you understand that AI is an assistive tool, not a substitute for licensed veterinary care, professional triage, or human judgment.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Be the Voyce, Inc. is not liable for outcomes arising from reliance on AI-generated content.

7.Donations and Sponsorships

Donations made to Be the Voyce, Inc. through this site or via linked partners (such as Givebutter) support our nonprofit mission, including the development of Voyce for Paws and ongoing rescue work. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. law. We will provide a receipt at the time of contribution.

8.Intellectual Property

All Voyce for Paws branding, the “Voyce for Paws” name, the paw logo, the Be the Voyce mark, and all original written and visual content on this site are the property of Be the Voyce, Inc. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute them without written permission.

9.DMCA / Copyright Complaints

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe that content on the Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice (a “DMCA Notice”) including:

• Your physical or electronic signature.
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
• Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, with enough detail to locate it on the Service.
• Your contact information (address, phone, email).
• A statement made in good faith that use of the material is not authorized.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Send DMCA notices to info@bethevoyce.org with the subject line “DMCA Notice.” If a counter-notification is submitted, we will follow the procedures described in 17 U.S.C. § 512(g). We may remove or disable access to allegedly infringing content and may terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.

10.Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate the Service, including:

• MailerLite — for email subscription and launch communications.
• Givebutter — for donation processing (when applicable).
• Leaflet / OpenStreetMap / CartoCDN — for the coverage map.

Your interactions with these services are also subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

11.Export Controls and Sanctions

The Service is operated from the United States and is subject to U.S. export control and economic sanctions laws. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are not located in a country subject to a U.S. government embargo or designated by the U.S. government as a “terrorist supporting” country.
• You are not on any U.S. government list of restricted parties (such as the Specially Designated Nationals list).
• You will not use the Service in any manner that violates applicable export control or sanctions laws.

12.Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Be the Voyce, Inc. and its volunteers, officers, and directors are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to loss of an animal, harm during a rescue attempt, or interactions with third parties met through the platform.

13.Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Be the Voyce, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Service.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Content you submit through the Service.
• Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
• Your interactions or transactions with other users, rescuers, fosters, vets, or third parties met through the Service.

14.Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Most concerns can be resolved by contacting us at info@bethevoyce.org. If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, the following applies:

• Binding arbitration. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, rather than in court, except as provided below.
• Class action waiver. You and Be the Voyce, Inc. each agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis and waive any right to bring or participate in a class, collective, or representative action.
• Exceptions. Either party may bring claims in small claims court if eligible, or seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement.
• Location and language. Arbitration will be conducted in English in Wayne County, Ohio, USA, unless the parties agree otherwise.
• 30-day opt-out. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to info@bethevoyce.org within 30 days of first agreeing to these Terms.

15.Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time as the platform evolves. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated to subscribers by email.

16.Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, USA. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Wayne County, Ohio.

17.Contact

Questions, feedback, or concerns? Reach us at:

Be the Voyce, Inc.
Wooster, Ohio, USA
Email: info@bethevoyce.org