📄 Legal Document

Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 9, 2026 · Effective: March 9, 2026 · Governed by Portuguese Law
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Please read carefully before using PetSense

By downloading, installing, or using PetSense, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the app.

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Acceptance of Terms

1.1

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and an individual entrepreneur registered in Portugal ("PetSense," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the PetSense mobile application and any related services, features, content, or websites (collectively, the "Service").

1.2 — By creating an account or using the Service, you confirm that:
  • (a) you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms;
  • (b) you are of legal age in your jurisdiction to enter into a binding contract;
  • (c) you have the legal authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of yourself or any entity you represent.
1.3

If you are using PetSense on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

1.4

These Terms apply to all users of the Service including, without limitation, registered account holders, visitors, and contributors of content.

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Definitions

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NOT A VETERINARY SERVICE — Critical Disclaimer

PETSENSE IS NOT A VETERINARY PRACTICE, VETERINARY TELEMEDICINE PROVIDER, LICENSED MEDICAL SERVICE, OR SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL VETERINARY CARE. PETSENSE DOES NOT EMPLOY VETERINARIANS AND DOES NOT PROVIDE VETERINARY DIAGNOSES, CLINICAL ASSESSMENTS, PRESCRIPTIONS, OR TREATMENT PLANS.
ALL AI ANALYSES, HEALTH SCORES, OBSERVATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND ANY OTHER OUTPUTS GENERATED BY THE SERVICE ARE FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THEY DO NOT CONSTITUTE AND MUST NOT BE INTERPRETED AS VETERINARY DIAGNOSIS, MEDICAL ADVICE, OR A SUBSTITUTE FOR CONSULTATION WITH A LICENSED VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL.
3.3 — You acknowledge and agree that:
  • (a) AI Analysis output may be inaccurate, incomplete, or inapplicable to your pet's actual condition;
  • (b) Confidence scores and risk level indicators are statistical estimates, not clinical determinations;
  • (c) No AI system can reliably diagnose animal health conditions from photographs alone;
  • (d) Reliance on any output from PetSense without independent veterinary consultation is done entirely at your own risk;
  • (e) Even a "low risk" or "normal" result does not guarantee your pet is healthy.
IN ANY SITUATION WHERE YOUR PET MAY BE ILL, INJURED, OR EXHIBITING SYMPTOMS OF ANY KIND, YOU MUST CONSULT A LICENSED VETERINARIAN PROMPTLY. IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR PET IS EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CONTACT AN EMERGENCY VETERINARY CLINIC IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT DELAY SEEKING PROFESSIONAL CARE BECAUSE OF ANY OUTPUT FROM THIS APP.
3.5

PetSense expressly disclaims any liability for harm, injury, deterioration, or death of any animal resulting from a user's reliance on, or failure to act upon, any information, analysis, or recommendation provided by the Service.

3.6

The Health Calendar and reminder features are organizational tools only. PetSense does not guarantee the medical accuracy of suggested vaccination schedules, deworming intervals, or any other care suggestions. All such schedules must be validated by a licensed veterinarian who has examined your specific animal.

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Eligibility and Account Registration

4.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age, or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction (whichever is greater), to create an account and use the Service.

4.2 Accurate Information

You agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary to keep it accurate and current.

4.3 Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify PetSense immediately at info@petsense.app if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

4.4 One Account Per User

You may not create multiple accounts for the purpose of circumventing usage limits, accessing features reserved for paid plans, or any other fraudulent purpose.

4.5 Account Suspension

PetSense reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any breach of these Terms or for any reason at our sole discretion.

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License Grant and Restrictions

5.1 License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, PetSense grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use the App solely on a device you own or control, for your personal, non-commercial use.

5.2 Restrictions — You agree that you will NOT:
  • (a) copy, modify, or create derivative works based on the App or Service;
  • (b) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to extract the source code of the App;
  • (c) sell, sublicense, transfer, assign, or otherwise commercially exploit the Service or your account;
  • (d) use the Service to build a competitive product or service;
  • (e) use automated means (bots, scrapers, scripts) to access or interact with the Service;
  • (f) interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service;
  • (g) circumvent any access controls, usage limits, or security measures;
  • (h) use the Service for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose;
  • (i) impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
5.3 Updates

PetSense may issue updates to the App from time to time. Such updates may be required to continue using the Service. These Terms apply to all updates and new versions of the App.

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AI Features and Limitations

6.1 Nature of AI Analysis

The AI Analysis feature uses computer vision and algorithmic processing to analyze photographs submitted by users. Outputs are probabilistic in nature and are generated without any human clinical review. All AI outputs are explicitly labeled as informational estimates, not clinical diagnoses.

6.2 Inherent Limitations — You acknowledge that:
  • (a) AI Analysis accuracy depends heavily on image quality, lighting, angle, and the area photographed;
  • (b) the AI cannot assess symptoms that are not visually apparent (e.g., internal conditions, behavioral changes, pain levels, laboratory values);
  • (c) the AI has not been evaluated as a medical device under EU MDR, FDA, or any other regulatory framework, and no such regulatory clearance or approval has been sought or obtained;
  • (d) the AI model may produce different outputs for identical images across sessions;
  • (e) certain breeds, coat colors, and life stages may yield less reliable results.
6.3 No Regulatory Classification

PetSense is an AI-powered companion app for pet wellness organization. It is not a medical device, a clinical decision support tool, or a regulated health technology product. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition in animals.

6.5 Usage Limits

AI Analysis may be subject to usage limits depending on your subscription tier. PetSense reserves the right to modify usage limits at any time.

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Health Calendar and Reminders

7.1 Organizational Tool Only

The Health Calendar is a scheduling and reminder feature designed to assist users in tracking pet care events they choose to record. It is not a clinical tool and does not constitute veterinary advice.

7.2 Reminder Delivery

PetSense does not guarantee the timely delivery of push notifications or reminders. Notification delivery depends on device settings, operating system behavior, network connectivity, and other factors outside PetSense's control. Failure to receive a reminder does not constitute a failure of duty by PetSense, and we accept no liability for missed veterinary appointments, vaccinations, medications, or other care events attributable to non-delivery of reminders.

7.3 User Responsibility — You are solely responsible for:
  • (a) the accuracy of all data you enter into the Health Calendar;
  • (b) independently verifying all vaccination schedules, medication dosages, and care intervals with a licensed veterinarian;
  • (c) ensuring your device and app settings permit notification delivery.
7.4 No Guarantee of Completeness

Suggested vaccination schedules or health events generated by the App are based on general breed and age data and may not reflect the specific needs of your individual animal. Always consult a veterinarian to create a care plan tailored to your pet.

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Subscription Plans and Payments

8.1 Free Tier

PetSense offers a free tier with limited features. PetSense reserves the right to modify, restrict, or discontinue the free tier at any time with reasonable notice.

8.2 Paid Subscriptions

Premium subscription plans are offered at the prices displayed within the App at the time of purchase. Prices are listed in Euros (EUR) unless otherwise stated. All prices are inclusive of applicable VAT where required.

8.3 Billing and Renewal

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, as selected). Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date.

8.4 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) billing systems. PetSense does not store payment card information.

8.5 Free Trials

Where a free trial period is offered, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription at the end of the trial unless you cancel before the trial expires.

8.6 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to premium features until the end of the paid period.

8.7 No Refunds
ALL SUBSCRIPTION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. This includes partial months, unused features, or cancellations made before the end of a billing period.
8.8 EU Consumer Rights

If you are a consumer located in the European Union and you purchase a Premium subscription, you may have a statutory right of withdrawal within 14 days of your first purchase. However, by accessing Premium features immediately upon purchase, you expressly consent to the immediate performance of the service and acknowledge that you will lose your right of withdrawal once you begin using the premium features.

8.9 Price Changes

PetSense reserves the right to change subscription pricing. We will provide reasonable notice of any price changes before they take effect.

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User Content and Data

9.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of all Content you submit to the Service.

9.2 License to PetSense

By submitting Content through the Service, you grant PetSense a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sublicensable license to use, store, reproduce, process, and display your Content solely for the purposes of operating, maintaining, and improving the Service, and anonymizing and aggregating data for research purposes, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9.3 Aggregated Data

PetSense may use anonymized, de-identified, and aggregated data derived from user interactions for product improvement, research, and business purposes. Such data will not identify you personally.

9.4 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for ensuring that any Content you submit does not violate any applicable law or third-party rights, is accurate and not misleading, and does not contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code.

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Privacy and Data Protection (GDPR)

10.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

10.2 GDPR Compliance

PetSense processes personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). As an individual entrepreneur registered in Portugal, PetSense is subject to EU data protection law.

10.3 Legal Basis for Processing
  • (a) performance of our contract with you (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR);
  • (b) our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Service (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR);
  • (c) your consent, where specifically requested (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR);
  • (d) compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).
10.4 Your Rights

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and port your personal data, to object to processing, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights:

Email us at info@petsense.app with the subject line "Data Privacy Request"

10.5 Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide the Service. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by applicable law.

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Intellectual Property

11.1 PetSense Ownership

The Service, including but not limited to the App, its design, code, algorithms, AI models, logos, trademarks, trade names, graphics, text, and all other content created by PetSense, is the exclusive property of PetSense and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

11.2 No Transfer of Rights

Nothing in these Terms transfers any intellectual property rights to you. The limited license granted in Section 5 does not constitute a sale or transfer of any ownership interest.

11.3 Trademarks

"PetSense" and all associated logos and marks are trademarks of PetSense. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

11.4 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas regarding the Service, you grant PetSense a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use such feedback for any purpose without compensation or attribution to you.

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Prohibited Conduct

12.1 You agree not to use the Service to:
  • (a) violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation;
  • (b) upload content that is harmful, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable;
  • (c) upload images or content depicting animal abuse, cruelty, or illegal activity;
  • (d) impersonate veterinarians or other licensed professionals;
  • (e) spread false or misleading health information;
  • (f) interfere with or disrupt other users' enjoyment of the Service;
  • (g) attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service or its infrastructure;
  • (h) use the Service to transmit spam or unsolicited commercial communications;
  • (i) engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Service.
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Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may integrate with third-party services including Google Firebase, Google Vision API, Apple App Store, Google Play Store, RevenueCat, and other analytics or infrastructure providers. These third parties have their own terms of service and privacy policies which you are responsible for reviewing.

PetSense is not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of any third-party service. Your interactions with third-party services are solely between you and the respective third party.

Third-party integrations may be discontinued, modified, or become unavailable at any time. PetSense is not liable for any impact on the Service caused by changes to third-party services.

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Disclaimers of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
PETSENSE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR THAT ANY AI ANALYSIS IS MEDICALLY ACCURATE, CLINICALLY VALID, OR APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR PET'S SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES. AI OUTPUTS ARE INFORMATIONAL ESTIMATES ONLY.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits warranties or rights that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable mandatory consumer protection law in your jurisdiction.

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Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PETSENSE, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES; LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, BUSINESS, GOODWILL, OR DATA; INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY ANIMAL; COSTS OF VETERINARY CARE OR EMERGENCY SERVICES; OR PERSONAL INJURY OR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS — ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL PETSENSE'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (a) THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO PETSENSE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM; OR (b) €50 (FIFTY EUROS).

If you are a consumer in the European Union, nothing in these Terms limits PetSense's liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud, or for any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable mandatory EU consumer law.

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Indemnification

16.1 You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PetSense from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of or relating to:
  • (a) your use of or access to the Service;
  • (b) your violation of these Terms;
  • (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation;
  • (d) your Content, including any claim that your Content infringes the rights of any third party;
  • (e) any decisions you make or actions you take based on outputs from the Service, including any delay in seeking veterinary care.
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Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

17.1 Governing Law

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

17.2 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at info@petsense.app. We will use reasonable efforts to resolve disputes within 30 days.

17.3 Jurisdiction

If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Portugal, except where mandatory consumer protection law in your country of residence grants you the right to bring proceedings before the courts of that country.

17.4 EU Online Dispute Resolution

If you are an EU consumer, you may also submit a complaint through the European Online Dispute Resolution platform at: ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

17.5 Time Limitation

Any claim arising under these Terms must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

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Changes to These Terms

PetSense reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via in-app notification, email, or by posting updated Terms within the App with a new "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. For EU consumers, we will provide at least 30 days' advance notice of material changes that negatively affect your rights.

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Termination

19.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time through the App settings or by contacting info@petsense.app. Termination does not entitle you to any refund of prepaid subscription fees.

19.2 Termination by PetSense

PetSense may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Grounds for termination include but are not limited to breach of these Terms, suspected fraud, illegal activity, or extended inactivity.

19.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, the license granted to you immediately ceases. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including Sections 3, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 20.

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Miscellaneous

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Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms or the Service, please contact us:

📧 info@petsense.app

🌐 petsense.app

For GDPR/data protection matters, use the subject line: "Data Privacy Request"