Terms of Use

1. Accepting these terms

These Terms of Use form a binding agreement between you and TSA Innovations Co., the operator of PawPush ("PawPush", "we"). They apply to the website, the PawSharePo, Pawsuyo, FuReelZ, Sponsoring and Project Animal Welfare modules, and the AsPugochi virtual-pet game.

By creating an account, ticking the acceptance box, or using the service, you agree to these terms and to the Privacy Policy. Electronic agreements like this are recognised under Philippine law, including the Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 8792).

If you do not agree, please do not create an account or use the service.

2. Who may use PawPush

• You must be at least 18 years old, or use PawPush under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who accepts these terms.
• You must give accurate account information and keep your login details secure. Activity under your account is your responsibility.
• One person should keep one account. Verified rescuer and shelter badges cannot be self-assigned; they are granted only after an admin reviews supporting documents.

3. Animal welfare rules

PawPush exists for the welfare of animals. Nothing on the platform may be used to sell, trade, breed or advertise animals for profit, and PawSharePo listings must be free of charge.

Content showing or encouraging animal cruelty, fighting, abandonment or neglect is prohibited and will be removed. Animal cruelty is a criminal offence under the Animal Welfare Act (Republic Act No. 8485, as amended by Republic Act No. 10631). Suspected cases may be reported to the proper authorities.

Reports from the community are reviewed by moderators. We may remove content, restrict features, or suspend accounts to protect animals and members.

4. Community conduct

• Do not post scams, fraudulent requests, fake listings, spam, harassment, hate speech or unlawful content.
• Do not impersonate another person, a rescuer, a shelter, or PawPush staff.
• Do not use PawPush to commit identity theft, fraud or other offences punishable under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175) or the Revised Penal Code.
• Soliciting money outside the official sponsorship and Project Animal Welfare flows is not allowed, because those flows exist to verify payments and protect donors.

5. Supplies, requests and handover safety

PawSharePo connects people giving away surplus pet supplies with people who need them. Pawsuyo lets a requester post a need; a benefactor responds with a separate order and private delivery details.

PawPush is not a party to the handover. Meet in safe, public places, inspect items, and never send money for a free listing. Only the requester and the benefactor in an order can see that order's details and messages.

6. Sponsoring and Project Animal Welfare (fundraising)

• Only accounts whose rescuer or shelter verification was approved by an admin may receive sponsorship or publish a Project Animal Welfare page.
• A pledge is recorded as pending until finance review confirms the payment reference. Only confirmed pledges count toward a project's raised amount — PawPush never displays estimated or simulated fund totals.
• Verified partners must submit honest, monthly updates. Failure to provide updates can end a project or pause further sponsorship.
• Donations are voluntary. Donors receive no ownership, share or financial return, and PawPush does not guarantee a tax deduction; ask your accountant about Philippine tax treatment.
• Project stories must be truthful and must not use misleading photos or invented expenses. Admin review may reject, pause or close a project at any time.

7. Payments, prices and consumer rights

Amounts are shown in Philippine pesos. Where a fee applies, it is shown before you confirm. PawPush never stores card numbers; payment confirmation is recorded through the reference issued by the payment channel.

Nothing in these terms removes rights granted to you as a consumer under the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394) or other mandatory Philippine law.

8. FuReelZ and featured videos

You keep ownership of the videos you post and grant PawPush a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to host, show and promote them inside PawPush. Only rescuers and shelters verified by an admin may post rescue-update reels.

Featured videos on the homepage are chosen by admins from published reels — including videos submitted by verified partners. Being featured is editorial, not an endorsement, and can be removed at any time.

Sponsored reels are labelled with the brand, campaign dates and payment status. Paid placement never changes the order or priority of genuine assistance requests.

9. AsPugochi virtual-pet game

AsPugochi is a game. Coins, items, achievements and pet progress have no cash value, cannot be exchanged for money, and may be reset for maintenance or to fix abuse.

Virtual veterinary actions, vaccinations and check-ups inside the game are game features only. They are not real veterinary services and do not replace a licensed veterinarian.

10. Content and intellectual property

The PawPush name, the app design, the AsPugochi characters and our original artwork belong to TSA Innovations Co. You may not copy or reuse them commercially without written permission.

You are responsible for the content you upload and must have the right to share it. We may remove content that infringes someone else's rights or breaks these terms.

11. Suspension and termination

We may suspend or close an account that breaks these terms, commits fraud, endangers animals or other members, or where required by law. Where it is safe and lawful to do so, we explain the reason and the way to request review.

You may stop using PawPush at any time. Records are retained as described in the Privacy Policy and as required by Philippine tax and financial-record rules.

12. Disclaimers and liability

PawPush is provided on an "as available" basis. We work to keep the service safe and accurate but cannot guarantee that every member, listing or claim is truthful.

To the extent permitted by Philippine law, PawPush is not liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from dealings between members. Nothing here excludes liability that cannot be excluded by law, including for fraud or gross negligence.

13. Governing law and disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Before going to court, both sides agree to try to settle the matter in good faith, using the barangay conciliation process where it applies.

Unresolved disputes fall under the competent courts of the Philippines.

14. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms as the platform or the law changes. Material changes are announced in the app before they take effect. Continuing to use PawPush after an update means you accept the updated terms.