Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") form a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "user," "Account Holder") and Petimony Inc. ("Petimony," "we," "us," or "our") and govern your use of our website, application, and services (collectively, the "Platform").

By accessing or using Petimony, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not use the Platform.

1. Description of Services

Petimony is a digital planning platform that allows pet owners to create, store, and share documents intended to outline care instructions and designate prospective guardians for their animals ("pets") in the event of death, incapacitation, or other major life events.

Petimony documents are not signed, notarized, or certified. They are intended solely for personal planning and informational purposes.

Petimony supports documentation for all animals legally classified as pets or domestic animals under the laws of the user's jurisdiction, including but not limited to dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and other household animals.

Petimony is strictly a planning and documentation tool — it is not a legal, financial, or estate planning service.

2. Intended Use Only

Petimony is designed to:

• Serve as a central hub for pet-related data and documentation;
• Enable users to designate a prospective pet guardian and outline care preferences;
• Help organize key pet details such as medical needs, feeding schedules, and routines.

All documents generated by the Platform are for informational use only. They are not legal contracts and do not include electronic signatures or identity verification.

Documents created using Petimony may be referenced in a legal will or estate plan to reinforce intent but do not carry legal weight on their own.

3. Not Legal Advice or Estate Planning

• Petimony does not provide legal advice or legal services.
• The Platform is not a substitute for a valid will, trust, pet trust, or estate plan recognized under applicable law.
• Petimony does not guarantee that documents generated will be upheld in any probate, estate, or civil proceeding.

We recommend consulting a licensed attorney if you wish to formalize your pet care wishes in a legally enforceable way.

4. No Involvement in Disputes or Legal Proceedings

Petimony shall not:

• Be named as a party in any legal dispute, court proceeding, arbitration, or mediation;
• Provide evidence, testimony, support, or intervention in any dispute;
• Accept responsibility for the execution, outcome, or enforceability of any Petimony document.

Users accept full responsibility for resolving any conflicts regarding pet care or guardianship.

5. No Financial Institution or Trust Services

• Petimony is not a financial institution, trust company, fiduciary, escrow agent, or custodian.
• The Platform does not facilitate financial transactions or transfer of compensation.
• Any references to stipends or allowances in user-generated plans are expressions of intent, not binding agreements.

6. Jurisdictional Limitations

6.1. Canada

• Petimony documents may reflect personal intent under provincial contract law but do not replace testamentary tools.

6.2. United States

• Petimony documents are not recognized legal instruments under state probate law or estate code.

6.3. European Union / EEA

• Petimony complies with GDPR but does not meet the requirements of civil succession regimes.

6.4. Other Regions

• Users outside North America and the EU should consult legal counsel before relying on Petimony documentation.

7. User Responsibilities

By using Petimony, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information;
• Inform your chosen guardian of their role;
• Keep your account and care plan up to date;
• Take appropriate legal steps to formalize your wishes if enforceability is desired.

You acknowledge that Petimony-generated care plans:

• Are not signed agreements;
• May not be enforceable unless integrated into a formal legal document;
• Do not override applicable laws.

8. No Guarantee of Outcome

Petimony makes no guarantee regarding:

• Whether a guardian will accept or follow your care plan;
• Legal validity or enforceability of any document;
• Dispute resolution, care quality, or long-term pet wellbeing after transfer.

Use of the Platform is at your own discretion and risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Petimony and its officers, directors, employees, and partners will not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages;
• Legal disputes or fees;
• Loss, harm, or abandonment of pets;
• Misuse, misinterpretation, or unauthorized use of Petimony documents.

10. No Refund Policy

All payments made to Petimony are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable.

11. Intellectual Property

• All Platform content, including software, templates, and branding, is owned by or licensed to Petimony.
• Users retain ownership of pet data but grant Petimony a non-exclusive license to store and process that data to provide services.

12. Privacy and Data Use

• Petimony complies with major privacy frameworks including PIPEDA (Canada), CCPA (USA), and GDPR (EU).
• Data is stored securely and may be processed by trusted third-party service providers.
• See our Privacy Policy for full details.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts:

• That violate these Terms;
• That are inactive, fraudulent, or abusive;
• As required by law or to maintain Platform integrity.

14. Modifications

We may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform indicates acceptance of any updates.

15. Governing Law

• Ontario law applies to Canadian users.
• Delaware law applies to U.S. users.
• Local law applies to users in other regions.

All disputes must be resolved through binding arbitration. Class actions and jury trials are waived.

16. Contact

Petimony Inc.

📧 support@petimony.com

By using Petimony, you agree to these Terms of Service. We recommend printing or saving a copy for your records.