Effective Date: 5/30/2024

Welcome to THE ARK RETREAT!

These Terms of Service (“Terms”, “Terms of Service”) govern your use of our website located at www.thearkretreats.com (together with its subdomains and any mobile application, the “Service”) operated by THE ARK RETREAT (“us”, “we”, or “our”).

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the Service.

1. Accounts

• You may be required to create an account to access certain parts of the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
• You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.
• We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at our sole discretion.

2. Use of Service

• The Service is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older.
• You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in a way that violates any laws or regulations.
• You agree not to use the Service to:
  • Transmit any harassing, obscene, or defamatory content.
  • Interfere with the security of the Service.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or any computer systems or networks connected to the Service.
  • Use the Service for any commercial purposes without our express written consent.

3. Content

• The Service may contain content owned by us or licensed to us (“Content”). Content is protected by copyright, trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property laws.
• You agree not to reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit any Content without our express written consent.

4. Pet Care Services

• If you use the Service to book pet sitting services, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
  • You are solely responsible for the well-being and safety of your pet(s).
  • You agree to provide us with accurate information about your pet(s), including any medical conditions or behavioral issues.
  • We are not liable for any injuries or damages to your pet(s) that occur during a pet sitting service, unless such injuries or damages are caused by our gross negligence or willful misconduct.
  • You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your use of the pet sitting services.

5. Payment

• If you use the Service to book pet sitting services, you agree to pay the applicable fees as displayed on the Service.
• We reserve the right to change our fees at any time.

6. Disclaimers

• THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
• WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
• WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE.

7. Limitation of Liability

• IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM:
  • YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
  • ANY CHANGES MADE TO THE SERVICE.
  • ANY TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISCONTINUATION OF THE SERVICE.
  • THE DELETION OF YOUR DATA OR FILES.
  • THE USE OF ANY THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PROMOTED ON THE SERVICE.

8. Termination

• We may terminate your access to the Service at any time, without notice or reason.
• You may also terminate your access to the Service at any time.

9. Governing Law

• These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State] without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Entire Agreement

• These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Service.

11. Changes to Terms of Service

• We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website.  It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes.  Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.