Terms of Service
Last updated: October 6, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, accessing, or using the CatZ mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.
2. Description of Service
CatZ is a dedicated iOS social media platform designed for cat lovers worldwide to upload, share, and browse photos and videos of cats. Users can create profiles, interact with content, and connect with other cat enthusiasts through our mobile application.
3. Age Requirement
You must be at least 16 years old to use CatZ. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are at least 16 years of age. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the App.
4. User Responsibilities
As a user of CatZ, you are responsible for:
- Ensuring all content you upload is cat-related, safe, and respectful
- Not uploading harmful, offensive, illegal, or inappropriate content
- Respecting other users' rights and maintaining a positive community environment
- Providing accurate information when creating your account
- Maintaining the security of your account credentials
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
5. Prohibited Content
You may not upload, post, or share content that:
- Is not related to cats or pet care
- Contains violence, abuse, or harm to animals
- Is sexually explicit, pornographic, or inappropriate
- Promotes illegal activities or substances
- Contains hate speech, harassment, or bullying
- Violates intellectual property rights
- Contains spam, malware, or malicious code
6. CatZ Rights and Responsibilities
The CatZ team reserves the right to:
- Remove inappropriate content without prior notice
- Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
- Update, modify, or discontinue the App at any time
- Monitor content for compliance with community guidelines
- Implement new features or change existing functionality
7. Intellectual Property
- You retain ownership rights to content you upload to CatZ
- By uploading content, you grant CatZ a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote your content within the App
- You may not use CatZ's trademarks, logos, or proprietary content without permission
- The CatZ App and its original content are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws
8. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use CatZ.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
- CatZ is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
- CatZ is not responsible for damages arising from app misuse, downtime, or technical issues
- Users interact with each other at their own risk
- We are not liable for user-generated content or third-party actions
10. Account Termination
You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful behavior toward the community.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes, we will notify users through the App and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of CatZ after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of CatZ will be resolved in the courts of Victoria, Australia. CatZ is operated from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
13. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, support requests, or to report violations, please contact us at:
Email: support@getcatz.com
Business Address: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
We will respond to inquiries within 48 hours during Australian business days (AEST/AEDT).
By using CatZ, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.