Legal & Safety Center
Effective 2026-10-03. Plain-English policies that govern how PawQuest works.
These policies are intended to govern PawQuest use. They should be reviewed by qualified counsel before public launch.
Intimate image shared without consentUrgent removal request, including AI-altered images- Terms of Use / User AgreementThe rules for using PawQuest, risks, and limits of responsibility.
- Privacy PolicyWhat we collect, why, who helps us, and your choices.
- Community GuidelinesHow to be a good neighbor on PawQuest.
- Safety & Location DisclosureStaying safe online and in person, and how locations work.
- AI, PetMatch & Automated SystemsWhat AI does here, and why its results are leads, not proof.
- Rescue & Organization TermsFor shelters, rescues and animal-welfare groups.
- Children, Parents & ConsentAge rules and how parental consent works.
- Moderation, Enforcement & AppealsHow content is reviewed and how to ask for a review.
- Data, Account Deletion & RetentionRequesting deletion and what may be kept.
- Third-Party Services & Data SourcesMaps, AI providers, infrastructure and outside links.
In an emergency, contact 911 or your local emergency number, animal control, or a veterinarian. PawQuest is not an emergency service.