Acceptable Use Policy

Dog Breed Registry · Last updated: September 2026

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") sets out the rules for using Dog Breed Registry ("the Service"). It applies to all users and all content posted on the platform.

By using the Service, you agree to follow this policy. Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent bans.

1. Registry and Pedigree Data

You must only submit pedigree and dog registration data that is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

You must not:

Submit false, fabricated, or deliberately inaccurate pedigree records
Register a dog under a breed it does not belong to
Claim ownership of a dog you do not own or have no legitimate authority over
Copy pedigree data from other registries without the right to do so

2. Marketplace Listings

Dog listings must be genuine, accurate, and legal.

You must not:

List a dog that is not genuinely available for sale
Misrepresent a dog's age, health, breed, registration status, or temperament
List dogs obtained through puppy mills, mass breeding facilities, or any operation that does not meet basic animal welfare standards
List dogs illegally — including breeds that are banned in the buyer's country, dogs without required vaccinations or documentation, or dogs below the legal age for sale
Post scam or fraudulent listings
Post the same dog in multiple listings simultaneously
Charge a deposit and disappear (advance fee fraud)

Listings that generate complaints or appear fraudulent will be removed without notice. Repeat offenders will be permanently banned.

3. Litters and Breedings

You must not:

Post litter records for dogs you do not own or have not bred
Claim health clearances that have not been obtained
Advertise litters from parent dogs not health-tested in accordance with the breed's recognised health scheme

4. Community Posts and Comments

The community board is for dog owners, breeders, and enthusiasts to connect and share.

You must not post:

Spam, repetitive, or irrelevant content
Content that is hateful, discriminatory, or abusive toward any person or group
Personal attacks or harassment of other users
Content that reveals another person's private information without their consent
Promotional content unrelated to dogs or the dog community
Misinformation about breeds, health, or breeding practices

5. Photos and Media

You must not upload:

Photos you do not own or do not have permission to use
Images containing nudity or sexually explicit content
Images depicting animal cruelty or abuse
Images of people who have not consented to being photographed or published

6. Events

Events posted must be genuine and accurately described.

You must not:

Post fake or cancelled events without updating or removing them
Use the events feature to advertise unrelated commercial services

7. General Conduct

You must not:

Create multiple accounts to evade a ban
Impersonate another user, breeder, kennel, or organisation
Attempt to hack, scrape, or disrupt the Service
Use the Service for any unlawful purpose

8. Animal Welfare

Dog Breed Registry takes animal welfare seriously. We will remove content from and ban users who promote, facilitate, or advertise:

Puppy farms or mass commercial breeding operations with inadequate welfare standards
Illegal dog fighting, baiting, or any activity that harms animals
The sale of sick or poorly socialised dogs misrepresented as healthy

9. Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

Remove any content that violates this policy, without notice
Suspend accounts pending investigation
Permanently ban users who repeatedly or seriously breach this policy
Report illegal activity to the relevant authorities

We are not obligated to monitor all content proactively, but we will act on reports and complaints.

10. Reporting

To report a listing, post, or user that you believe violates this policy, email dogbreedregistry@gmail.com with as much detail as possible.

11. Contact

Email: dogbreedregistry@gmail.com