BarkParks Support & Legal
Terms of Use
Quick version: BarkParks is a planning tool, not an official park authority, veterinarian, emergency service, or guarantee of safe conditions. Please use your judgment and confirm important details before every trip.
1. Using BarkParks
These Terms apply when you use BarkParks.dog, related member tools, maps, downloadable planning resources, and support pages. By using the site, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
BarkParks provides informational content about dog-friendly parks, trails, road trips, and gear. We try to be helpful and accurate, but park rules, weather, closures, and safety conditions can change quickly.
2. Not Official Advice
BarkParks is not affiliated with the National Park Service, state park systems, local park departments, veterinarians, or emergency responders. Our content is not medical, legal, or professional travel advice.
3. Accounts, Memberships, and Saved Tools
If you create an account, join a waitlist, or purchase a membership, you agree to provide accurate information and keep your credentials confidential. You are responsible for activity under your account.
- Membership benefits, pricing, and availability may change as features launch or evolve.
- We may suspend or close accounts that violate these Terms, harm the service, or create security risk.
- Some features may be beta tools. They may change, pause, or be removed.
4. Acceptable Use
Please do not misuse BarkParks. That includes scraping at scale, reverse engineering, attempting unauthorized access, posting malicious content, interfering with maps or member tools, or using the site in violation of law.
5. Affiliate Links, Gear Picks, and Sponsored Relationships
Some BarkParks pages include affiliate links, including Amazon Associates or similar partner links. If you click one of those links and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Sponsored content or partnerships will be labeled when appropriate.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, BarkParks branding, copy, page design, curated lists, graphics, and original content belong to Joy, Thee & Me LLC. Map data, trademarks, and third-party content remain the property of their respective owners.
7. Assumption of Risk
Traveling, hiking, camping, visiting dog parks, and exploring unfamiliar places with pets involve real risk. You accept responsibility for route choices, park rules, weather, terrain, pet behavior, wildlife encounters, and emergency preparedness. Always use your own judgment and verify the details that matter most to your trip.
8. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
BarkParks is provided as is and as available. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Joy, Thee & Me LLC disclaims warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for losses arising from your reliance on site content, third-party services, or outdoor activity decisions.
10. Children's Use
Parents or guardians should supervise children using BarkParks. We do not knowingly permit children under 13 to create accounts or submit personal information without appropriate parental involvement.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. If a dispute arises, the parties will first try to resolve it informally by contacting us.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version becomes effective when posted with a new effective date.
13. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, privacy rights, or account deletion, email hello@joytheeandme.com.
Policy change log
| Version | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| v1.1 | June 16, 2026 | Operationalized policy governance with version control, last-reviewed tracking, and linked compliance and data-rights workflows. |
| v1.0 | May 2026 | Initial public policy baseline published for launch readiness. |