Terms of Service

Welcome to Sharo, a charitable foundation dedicated to animal adoption. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

Sharo is a non-profit charitable foundation that facilitates the adoption of animals in need of loving homes. Our platform allows users to:

• Browse available animals for adoption
• Submit adoption applications
• Track the status of their applications
• Communicate with our team regarding adoptions

Important: Submitting an application does not guarantee adoption. All applications are subject to review and approval.

Account Creation

To submit an adoption application, you must create an account by providing:

• Your full name
• A valid email address
• A secure password
• Your country of residence
• Contact phone number

Account Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account

Application Process

When submitting an adoption application, you agree to:

• Provide truthful and accurate information about yourself and your living situation
• Respond promptly to any follow-up questions or requests for information
• Understand that the adoption process may take time and requires patience
• Accept that your application may be approved, rejected, or require additional information

Application Review

Our team will review your application within 10 business days. We reserve the right to:

• Request additional information or documentation
• Conduct reference checks or home visits (where applicable)
• Approve or reject applications based on the best interests of the animal
• Contact you via email or phone regarding your application

You agree NOT to:

• Provide false or misleading information
• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our services
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our team members
• Submit multiple applications for the same animal without justification
• Resell or transfer adopted animals for profit

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Sharo or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

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

Sharo is a charitable foundation operating on a volunteer basis. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of information about animals and to facilitate successful adoptions:

• We provide our services "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee the health, behavior, or temperament of any animal
• We are not responsible for any issues that arise after adoption
• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability is limited to the extent permitted by law

Note: This limitation applies to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

If your application is approved and you adopt an animal, you agree to:

• Provide proper care, nutrition, and veterinary attention
• Provide a safe and loving home environment
• Comply with all applicable animal welfare laws
• Keep the animal's vaccinations and medical care up to date
• Not abuse, neglect, or abandon the animal
• Contact us if you are unable to continue caring for the animal

Failure to meet these responsibilities may result in the animal being reclaimed by Sharo.

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Providing false information
• Abuse of our services or staff
• Any reason we deem necessary to protect our mission or community

You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through good faith negotiations or, if necessary, through applicable legal channels.

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sharo regarding the use of our services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.