Terms & Conditions
Last updated: March 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account on Scubi ("the App"), you agree to these Terms & Conditions ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not create an account or use the App. These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and Scubi.
2. About Scubi
Scubi is a mobile app for dog owners. It helps you manage your dog's health records, find playdates, connect with nearby dog owners, and report or find lost dogs.
The App is available in the United States and Georgia (country). It is intended for personal, non-commercial use only.
3. Eligibility & Account Registration
To use Scubi, you must be at least 18 years old. By creating an account, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information during registration
- Keep your login credentials confidential
- Notify us promptly of any unauthorized access to your account
- Maintain only one account per person
4. User Content
You keep full ownership of any photos, text, or other content you upload ("User Content"). By uploading content, you grant Scubi a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute it within the App and for promotional purposes related to the App.
You confirm that you have the right to share anything you upload. Content that is offensive, defamatory, illegal, sexually explicit, violent, or that infringes on someone else's rights is not permitted. We may remove any content that violates these Terms without prior notice.
5. Dog Health Records
The health record feature lets you track vaccinations, vet appointments, medications, and grooming schedules. This information is for your personal reference only.
Scubi is not a veterinary service. The App does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for animals. Always consult a qualified veterinarian for health decisions about your pet.
Scubi is not responsible for any harm that results from relying on information stored in the App. Reminder notifications are a convenience tool and should not be your only way of tracking important medical dates.
We may suspend or terminate accounts where necessary to protect the safety of users or animals.
6. Playdate Feature
The Playdate feature helps dog owners discover and connect with other dogs and owners nearby.
Scubi is solely a technology platform. We facilitate introductions between users — nothing more. We do not organize, host, supervise, attend, or participate in any real-world meetups, playdates, or interactions.
Your responsibility. When you use the Playdate feature, you are entirely responsible for:
- Assessing whether a playdate is suitable and safe
- Supervising your dog at all times during any meetup
- Ensuring your dog is properly vaccinated, socialized, and healthy
- Controlling your dog's behavior during any interaction
- Your own personal safety and the safety of anyone in your care
- Complying with all local laws regarding pet ownership, leash requirements, and animal control
What Scubi does not do.
- Scubi does not verify the identity, background, or intentions of any user
- Scubi does not verify vaccination records, dog temperament, health status, or the accuracy of any information users provide
- Scubi does not screen, endorse, or guarantee the suitability of any user, dog, or meetup location
- Scubi does not monitor or supervise any real-world interactions
You are responsible for independently confirming all information before meeting any user or animal.
Assumption of risk. You acknowledge that interactions between dogs carry inherent risks, including but not limited to bites, scratches, injuries, illness transmission, and property damage. You assume all such risks. All decisions regarding meetups — including when, where, and with whom to meet — are made entirely by you at your sole discretion and risk.
Release of claims. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that Scubi shall not be liable for any claims arising out of or related to such meetups.
Safety suggestions. For your own safety, we suggest meeting in public places, informing someone you trust of your plans, and ensuring your dog is vaccinated and healthy. These are suggestions only and do not create any obligation or duty of care on the part of Scubi. You interact with other users and animals entirely at your own risk.
7. SOS / Lost Dog Feature
The SOS feature lets you report a lost dog and alert nearby Scubi users. Scubi will make reasonable efforts to distribute your alert but does not guarantee that your dog will be found.
You must only use the SOS feature for genuine emergencies. Filing false or misleading reports will result in immediate account suspension or a permanent ban.
Scubi is not liable for any outcomes related to lost dog reports, including failure to locate a dog.
8. Location Services
Some features (Playdate matching, SOS alerts, weather) require access to your device's location. We use location data only for:
- Displaying nearby dogs for playdates
- Sending and receiving SOS alerts in your area
- Providing local weather information
We collect approximate location data only while the App is in use. We do not track your location in the background. You can turn off location services at any time in your device settings, but some features may not work properly without it.
9. Privacy & Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your personal data.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes
- Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption
- You have the right to access, correct, delete, and port your data at any time
10. Push Notifications
With your permission, we may send notifications for:
- Health record reminders
- Playdate matches and messages
- SOS alerts for lost dogs nearby
You can manage your notification preferences in your device settings at any time.
11. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Harass, bully, or threaten other users
- Create fake or duplicate accounts
- Misuse the SOS feature with false reports
- Upload content promoting animal abuse or neglect
- Attempt to hack, reverse-engineer, or disrupt the App
- Use the App for any commercial or illegal purpose
- Collect other users' personal information without their consent
- Impersonate another person or entity
12. Intellectual Property
The Scubi name, logo, design, and all original content within the App are the intellectual property of Scubi. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the App without our written permission.
13. Limitation of Liability
Scubi is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Scubi shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Any loss of data or content stored within the App
- Any injuries to persons or animals arising from use of App features or real-world meetups
- Any service interruptions or technical failures
- Any actions, conduct, or behavior of other users, whether online or offline
Scubi does not assume responsibility for supervising or controlling any real-world interactions.
We do not guarantee that the App will be secure, error-free, or available at all times.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Scubi, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the App or participation in any meetup
- Any interaction between you and another user or between your dog(s) and another user's dog(s)
- Your breach of these Terms
- Your violation of any applicable law
- Any injury, damage, or loss caused by your dog(s) to any person, animal, or property
15. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Georgia (country). Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts of Georgia.
For users in the United States, nothing in these Terms limits rights that cannot be waived under applicable state or federal law.
16. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms, with or without notice. You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to keep it.
17. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification at least 14 days before they take effect. If you continue using the App after the changes take effect, you accept the updated Terms. If you disagree, you may delete your account before the effective date.
18. Severability
If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining parts will continue to apply in full.
19. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or data requests:
Email: support@scubi.app