Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Thank you for visiting BoxerAdopt.org. By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This page explains how our directory works, what information we collect, and your responsibilities when using our service.
1. About BoxerAdopt.org
BoxerAdopt.org is a service of BoxerAdopt Inc, a registered non-profit organization. We provide an educational resource and public directory of Boxer rescue organizations worldwide. Our mission is to connect people with rescues that specialize in Boxers. This directory is provided for informational purposes only.
2. Purpose and Scope of the Directory
Informational Only: The directory serves as a resource to help users locate Boxer rescue organizations. We do not vet, endorse, investigate, or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, quality, or legitimacy of any listed organization.
User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for verifying any rescue organization before donating, volunteering, adopting, or otherwise engaging with them. We strongly encourage you to research organizations independently, check their credentials, and review their practices before proceeding.
Non-Profit Organization: BoxerAdopt.org is a service of BoxerAdopt Inc, a registered non-profit organization.
3. Information We Collect
Directory Listings: Organization name, website URL, email address, city, state/province, country, service area, social media links, logo (if provided), and approximate geographic coordinates for map display.
Submission Information: When you submit a listing, contact us, or report an issue, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
Automatically Collected Data: Standard web server logs including IP address, browser type, device information, timestamps, and pages viewed. We may use analytics tools to understand site usage and improve performance.
4. How We Use Information
Information submitted is used to populate and maintain the directory, display organizations on our interactive map, and facilitate communication between users and rescues. Server logs and analytics help us maintain site security, diagnose technical issues, detect abuse, and improve the user experience. We do not sell, rent, or share directory information for any purposes.
5. Public Directory and Visibility
Public Information: All directory listings are publicly visible to anyone who visits BoxerAdopt.org. This is by design—our goal is to make rescue information easily discoverable.
Third-Party Access: Because the directory is public, we cannot control who views, copies, or uses the information once published. While we do not provide bulk exports to third parties, we cannot prevent individuals or automated systems from accessing publicly available information on our website.
6. User Responsibilities
By using BoxerAdopt.org, you agree to:
- Use the directory for lawful purposes only
- Verify rescue organizations independently before engaging with them
- Not submit false, misleading, or harmful information
- Not use the site to spam, harass, or harm others
- Assume all risk when interacting with third-party rescue organizations
- Respect the intellectual property rights of others
7. Disclaimer of Liability
BoxerAdopt.org, its operators, board members, volunteers, and affiliates are not liable for:
- Any disputes, claims, or issues between users and rescue organizations
- Financial loss, personal injury, property damage, or any other damages resulting from your use of the directory or interactions with listed organizations
- Errors, omissions, outdated information, or inaccuracies in directory listings
- The actions, practices, or conduct of any rescue organization listed in the directory
- Technical problems, service interruptions, data loss, or security breaches
- Content or practices of third-party websites linked from our site
Use at Your Own Risk: BoxerAdopt.org is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. You use this service entirely at your own risk.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BoxerAdopt.org, its operators, board members, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:
- Your use of the directory or website
- Your interactions with rescue organizations found through our directory
- Your violation of these Terms of Use
- Your submission of false, misleading, or unlawful information
- Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity
9. Intellectual Property
Our Content: The BoxerAdopt.org website design, logo, branding, text, graphics, and original content are owned by BoxerAdopt.org and protected by copyright and trademark laws.
Third-Party Content: Directory listings may include organization names, logos, and branding that remain the property of those respective organizations. We display this information with the understanding that it is publicly available and used for informational purposes.
User Submissions: By submitting information to BoxerAdopt.org, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that information as part of our directory service.
10. External Links and Third-Party Websites
BoxerAdopt.org contains links to external websites including rescue organization sites, social media pages, donation platforms, and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience only.
We are not responsible for:
- The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites
- Privacy policies or data collection practices of external sites
- Products, services, or transactions conducted through third-party websites
When you click an external link, you leave BoxerAdopt.org and are subject to the terms and privacy policies of that third-party site.
11. Corrections and Removal Requests
Report Errors: If you find incorrect information, broken links, or outdated listings, please contact us using our Contact form. Include the rescue name and specific corrections needed.
Removal Requests: If a rescue organization wishes to be removed from the directory, please contact us and we will promptly remove the listing and implement safeguards to prevent re-listing.
We aim to respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe.
12. No Cost to Users
BoxerAdopt.org is a free service. There is no charge to use the directory, search for rescues, or submit a listing. We do not sell listings or charge fees for placement. Our goal is to support the rescue community, not generate revenue from directory entries.
13. Security and Data Retention
We implement reasonable security measures to protect our website and the information we collect. However, no internet-based service is completely secure. Please do not submit sensitive personal information you would not want publicly visible.
We retain directory listings to maintain a useful and comprehensive resource. If you request removal of a listing, we will delete it promptly as described above.
14. Modifications to Terms
BoxerAdopt.org reserves the right to update, modify, or change these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. When material changes are made, we will update this page and note the revision date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Effective Date: December 7, 2025
15. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, or any aspect of BoxerAdopt.org, please contact us using our Contact form. We strive to respond promptly and address all inquiries respectfully.
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