Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 5-10-25

Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") carefully before using www.ashevilleareapetsitters.com (the "Website"), operated by the Asheville Area Professional Pet Sitters Association ("AAPPSA", "we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.

1. Conditions of Use

By using this Website, you certify that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to abide by them. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, blog posts, logos, and digital downloads, is the exclusive property of AAPPSA and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

You agree that you will not copy, reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, sell, or otherwise use our intellectual property in any manner without our prior written consent. Unauthorized use of our materials may result in legal action.

If you believe that any content on this Website infringes on your intellectual property rights, please contact us at ashevilleareapetsitters@gmail.com with supporting details.

3. User-Submitted Content

By posting or submitting any content to this Website, you grant AAPPSA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with our services. You represent and warrant that you have the right to grant this license and that your content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

4. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts of North Carolina, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

5. Dispute Resolution

If a dispute arises concerning your use of this Website, we encourage resolution through direct communication. If no resolution is reached, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in North Carolina. Each party shall bear its own costs in arbitration unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AAPPSA, its members, affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use or misuse of this Website, your violation of these Terms, or any infringement of third-party rights.

7. Limitation of Liability

AAPPSA provides this Website on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no guarantees regarding its availability, accuracy, or reliability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, AAPPSA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use of or inability to use this Website.

8. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: ashevilleareapetsitters@gmail.com

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.