Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dawgy ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Dawgy platform, including any content, functionality, and services offered through dawgy.app or any related domains (the "Service"), whether as a guest or a registered user.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

Dawgy is designed exclusively for University of Georgia ("UGA") students.

2. Account Registration and Security

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. When you register, you must provide accurate and complete information.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.

We reserve the right to disable or remove any account, at our sole discretion, for any or no reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

3. Platform Features and User Conduct

3.1 Job Finder

The Job Finder feature allows users to browse and apply for part-time jobs. If you are a job seeker, you acknowledge that:

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, quality, safety, legality, or availability of any jobs listed.
• We act solely as a platform connecting job seekers with job posters and are not party to any agreements between users.
• You are solely responsible for evaluating job opportunities, verifying their legitimacy, and ensuring your safety.

If you post job listings, you represent and warrant that:

• All information provided is accurate, complete, and not misleading.
• You have the legal right to post the job and hire for the position advertised.
• The job complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including labor and employment laws.
• You will not discriminate against applicants on any basis protected by law.

3.2 Marketplace

The Marketplace feature allows users to buy and sell items. When using this feature, you agree that:

• You will only list items that you legally own and have the right to sell.
• All listings will be accurate and not misleading regarding the item's condition, authenticity, and value.
• You will not list prohibited items, including but not limited to illegal goods, counterfeit products, weapons, hazardous materials, and items that infringe upon intellectual property rights.
• All transactions occur directly between buyers and sellers; Dawgy is not a party to any transaction.
• You are responsible for ensuring your safety when meeting to complete transactions.
• You are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, including tax obligations.

3.3 Apartment Sublease Finder

The Sublease Finder feature allows users to list and find apartment subleases. When using this feature, you agree that:

• All listing information is accurate, complete, and not misleading.
• You have the legal right to sublease the property as per your lease agreement and applicable laws.
• You will comply with all fair housing laws and will not discriminate against potential sublessees.
• You will provide accurate information about the property, including any known defects or issues.
• Dawgy is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of listings or the condition of properties.
• Dawgy is not a party to any sublease agreement between users.

3.4 General Conduct

While using our Service, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation.
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Dawgy, a Dawgy employee, another user, or any other person.
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service.
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any systems or networks connected to the Service.
• Use any automated means to access the Service or collect data from the Service.
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, or other malicious or technologically harmful material.
• Harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm any other user or person.
• Post content that is offensive, abusive, defamatory, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable.

4. User Content

"User Content" means any text, images, videos, or other material that users upload, post, or otherwise transmit through the Service. You retain all rights to your User Content, but you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with providing and promoting the Service.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to all User Content you post.
• Your User Content does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other rights of any person or entity.
• Your User Content does not contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.

We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, edit, or remove User Content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms. We assume no liability for any User Content.

5. Intellectual Property

The Dawgy Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by Dawgy and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

If you believe that any User Content violates your copyright, please notify us with information that will allow us to locate and assess the allegedly infringing content.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, BE AVAILABLE ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE BASIS, OR BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, COMPLETE, LEGAL, OR SAFE.

WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US, IF ANY, DURING THE SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dawgy and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to:

• Your use of the Service;
• Your User Content;
• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your interaction with any other user, including any disputes or transactions between users;
• Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including, without limitation, if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in Athens, Georgia, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

YOU AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

10. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will provide notice through the Service or by other means. Your continued use of the Service after the changes have been made will constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

dawgyathens AT gmail DOT com