Terms of service
SEARK Haus Of Dragons, Inc. Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 8, 2026
Welcome to the official website of SEARK Haus Of Dragons, Inc. (the "Website"). We are a small, volunteer-run nonprofit reptile rescue organization dedicated to the care, rehabilitation, and rehoming of reptiles in need.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
1. Use of the Website
- The Website is provided for informational purposes, to facilitate donations, surrender inquiries, adoption applications, and volunteer opportunities related to our reptile rescue mission.
- You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use the Website or submit forms.
- You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful purpose, to harass others, or to submit false information.
2. Donations
- All donations made through the Website are voluntary and non-refundable, except where required by law or in cases of clear processing errors (contact us promptly if you believe an error occurred).
- Donations are used to support our rescue operations, including veterinary care, food, enclosures, and other expenses. We are a 100% out-of-pocket, donation-funded organization.
- We may provide donation receipts for tax purposes where applicable, but we make no guarantees regarding tax deductibility—consult your tax advisor.
- Recurring donations can be canceled at any time by contacting us.
3. Surrenders, Adoptions, and Applications
- Submission of surrender requests, adoption applications, or other forms does not guarantee acceptance. All decisions are at our sole discretion based on our capacity, policies, and the best interest of the animals.
- Information provided in forms must be accurate. We reserve the right to deny any request or application.
- Our Surrender Guidelines & Policies (available on a separate page) form part of these Terms and apply to all surrender-related interactions.
4. Intellectual Property
- All content on the Website, including text, images, logos, and animal photos, is owned by SEARK Haus Of Dragons, Inc. or used with permission.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without our written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.
5. User Content
- Any information, photos, or messages you submit (e.g., via contact forms or emails linked from the Website) grants us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it for rescue purposes, such as evaluating surrenders or adoptions.
- You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of any content you submit.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
- The Website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
- We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.
7. Limitation of Liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, SEARK Haus Of Dragons, Inc., its volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount of any donation you made in the past 12 months.
8. Links to Third-Party Sites
- The Website may contain links to external sites (e.g., payment processors, wildlife resources). We are not responsible for their content or practices.
9. Changes to Terms
- We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Governing Law
- These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas, USA.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us via the details provided on our Website.
Thank you for supporting SEARK Haus Of Dragons, Inc. Your understanding helps us continue our mission to help reptiles in need.