Thistle Paws Rescue

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Thistle Paws Rescue website and your engagement with our adoption, fostering, volunteering, and donation services. By accessing our website or submitting any form, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. About Us

Thistle Paws Rescue is a not‑for‑profit dog rescue organisation based in Scotland. We are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs within Scotland, from the UK and Romania.

Registered Name: Thistle Paws Rescue
Location: Scotland, United Kingdom
Email: info@thistlepawsrescue.org

2. Use of Our Website

You agree to use our website lawfully and respectfully. You must not:

• Use the website for any fraudulent, harmful, or unlawful purpose.

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or data.

• Upload or transmit harmful code, malware, or disruptive content.

• Reproduce, copy, or distribute website content without permission.

We reserve the right to restrict access to any part of the website if misuse is suspected.

3. Accuracy of Information

We aim to ensure all information on our website is accurate and up to date. However:

• Dog profiles, availability, and details may change at any time.

• We cannot guarantee that all website content is free from errors.

• We reserve the right to update or remove information without notice.

Nothing on the website constitutes professional legal, veterinary, or behavioural advice

4. Adoption, Foster, and Volunteer Applications

By submitting an application form, you confirm that:

• All information provided is accurate and truthful.

• You understand that submitting a form does not guarantee approval.

• Home checks, reference checks, and suitability assessments may be required.

• Thistle Paws Rescue may decline an application at our discretion to protect the welfare of the dog.

We reserve the right to withdraw a dog from adoption or foster placement at any time if we believe it is in the dog’s best interest

5. Donations

Donations made to Thistle Paws Rescue:

• Are voluntary and non‑refundable unless a clear administrative error has occurred.

• May be used for veterinary care, transport, food, equipment, and general rescue operations.

• Do not grant donors any rights over the organisation, its decisions, or its animals.

If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us within 7 days.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and branding, is the property of Thistle Paws Rescue unless otherwise stated.

You may not:

• Reproduce or distribute website content without written permission.

• Use our name, logo, or images for commercial purposes.

You may share dog profiles or posts for the purpose of helping with rehoming or awareness, provided they are not altered or misrepresented.

7. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for:

• The content, policies, or practices of external sites.

• Any loss or damage arising from their use.

Users should review the privacy and terms policies of any external websites they visit.

8. Limitation of Liability

Thistle Paws Rescue is not liable for:

• Losses arising from website downtime, errors, or technical issues.

• Decisions made based on website content.

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Nothing in these terms limits liability where it cannot be excluded under UK law.

9. Data Protection and Privacy

All personal information submitted through our website is handled in accordance with:

• The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

• The Data Protection Act 2018

We collect only the information necessary to process applications, enquiries, or donations.
We do not share personal data with third parties unless legally required.

For full details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website performance. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect changes in our operations, legal requirements, or best practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Scotland. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.