Service Agreement and Policies
Holiday Schedule
Daily walks will not be available on the following holidays, UNLESS requested in advance*:
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NEW YEAR'S DAY***
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
PRESIDENT'S DAY
MEMORIAL DAY
INDEPENDENCE DAY
LABOR DAY***
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY (COLUMBUS DAY)
HALLOWEEN**
VETERAN'S DAY
THANKSGIVING DAY***
BLACK FRIDAY
CHRISTMAS EVE**
CHRISTMAS DAY***
NEW YEARS EVE**
*WALKS AND OVERNIGHTS ON ANY OF THESE HOLIDAYS WILL BE CHARGED AT THE HOLIDAY RATE
**NO WALKS AFTER 4PM ON HALLOWEEN, CHRISTMAS EVE AND NEW YEARS EVE
***NO WALKS ON NEW YEARS DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, HOWEVER OVERNIGHT SITTINGS ARE AVAILABLE THESE DAYS WHEN REQUESTED IN ADVANCE
Service Agreement
Use of services by Flipz Pet Care constitutes your agreement to the following terms and conditions:
CLIENT INFORMATION
We require a name, address, phone number, email and payment method to provide service. This ensures we have multiple ways to contact you if there is an issue with your pet. At least one emergency contact must be provided. We will only use client information to provide services, and process payments.
RATES
Unless otherwise specified, rates do not include NYC Sales tax. In accordance with NY state and city regulations, we are required to collect sales tax at the rate of 8.875%.
A small fee may be added to your statement to facilitate the use of SCOUT software.
SERVICE AGREEMENT
Use of services by Flipz Pet Care constitutes your agreement to the following terms and conditions:
SERVICES PROVIDED
Flipz Pet Care agrees to provide reliable pet sitting, dog walking, and dog training services. Herein, the term “service provider” will refer to the pet care associate directly providing services to the above client. In the event that the assigned pet care associate becomes unable to provide these services on the specified dates, services may be provided by another associate. In this case, the entirety of this agreement also applies to the given associate wherever it would apply to the assigned pet care associate. In poor or hazardous conditions, walks may be shorter, and may be supplemented with indoor playtime. Any additional services must be mutually agreed upon at the time of the request.
PERMISSIONS GRANTED
The client grants permission to the service provider, or associate, to enter their property in order to provide service. The client also grants the service provider the right to use their own judgment in determining what qualifies as hazardous conditions, and to alter walking times or lengths due to perceived danger that might harm either a companion animal, or the service provider. The client also agrees to authorize the service provider to handle any emergencies that may arise. The service provider will make every effort to contact the client in case of an accident or emergency. In the event the client cannot be contacted, the client authorizes the service provider to use their best judgment and to be available at an hourly rate of $30 to oversee the circumstances.
IMAGE CONSENT AND WAIVER
As part of services, the service provider may photograph, or take videos of the client's pet(s). Digital copies may be distributed to the client through a mobile app, online website, email, text message, or any other distribution method. The client recognizes that all images and videos taken by the service provider remain the sole property of Flipz Pet Care LLC. The client consents to the publishing and distribution of their pet(s)'s images on social media, marketing materials, website design, printed materials, and any other media by the service provider or any representative of Flipz Pet Care. The client waives all rights to ownership, payment, or royalties for the use of these images.
LIABILITY POLICY:
The service provider agrees to provide the services stated in this contract in a reliable and trustworthy manner. In consideration of these services and as an express condition thereof, the client expressly waives any and all claims against the service provider, unless arising from gross negligence on the part of the service provider.
The client recognizes that the service provider cannot be held responsible for animals that cause damage to furniture, carpet, flooring/woodwork, walls, etc.. In addition, the service provider is not responsible for animals that bite, suffer an accidental death or escape from faulty fencing or from inside the home due to faulty screens, doors, or from faulty leads, collars, etc. The service provider agrees to protect the client’s pets from any injury to the best of their ability, however will not be held responsible for accidental injury beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to, accidents due to unlawful individuals, or off-leash animals.
SCHEDULING
Services, including walks, must be scheduled in advance. If the service schedule changes on a weekly basis, the requested schedule must be submitted by FRIDAY AT 6PM, before the service week begins. In the case of reoccurring appointments on a weekly schedule, the client must maintain a minimum of two walks per week in order to hold their place in the schedule. If the client consistently cancels a reoccurring appointment, it may be forfeited to become available to another client.
In case of extreme or unsafe weather or air quality conditions, Flipz Pet Care may not be able to provide service. You will be notified prior to weather cancellations.
If NYC public schools, roads, or public transit systems are closed due to unsafe weather conditions, you can expect that services will be canceled for that day. Services will not be provided during hurricanes, blizzards, floods, or during a tornado watch. Services will also be canceled or limited where extreme temperatures or air pollution make it unsafe for staff to work outside during service hours.
PAYMENTS
Payments are due on or before the Tuesday following the service date. Invoices are billed weekly for a 7 day billing cycle.
Overdue invoices will be subject to a late payment fee if not paid within one week of the due date. Additional late fees will be added for each week the invoice remains unpaid.
If invoices are consistently paid late, service may be interrupted until the client's balance is paid in full.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation Policy for Dog Walking: We require a minimum of 72 hours notice to cancel a dog walking appointment. Clients who have reoccurring appointments must keep a minimum of two days of walks per week to hold their spot. Clients are allowed a maximum of four weeks of cancelations per year. Failure to provide adequate notice or exceeding the maximum limit of cancelations may result in additional fees or the termination of services.
Cancellation Policy for Private Dog Training Appointments, Cat Sittings, and Puppy Visits: We require a minimum of 72 hours notice for cancelations of private dog training appointments, cat sittings, and puppy visits. Clients who cancel less than 72 hours in advance will be charged the full cost of the canceled services.
Cancellation Policy for Dog Boarding and Overnight Visits:
For bookings from January through November, we require a 50% deposit or a valid credit card on file in order to book. If the client cancels less than 14 days from the start of the booking, they will be charged 50% of the total cost of the booking. If the client cancels less than 7 days in advance, they will be charged 60% of the total cost of the booking. If the client cancels less than 72 hours in advance, they will be charged 100% of the total cost of the booking.
For bookings in the month of December, a 60% deposit is required and will be refunded only after services are provided and paid for. A minimum of 60% of the total cost of the booking will be charged for all cancellations for the month of December, regardless of the advance notice.
NOTIFICATION
Notification refers to written, text, email, or voice messages that have been confirmed as received by the service provider. Timing of notification for cancellation purposes shall be determined by the time stamp of a text message, email, or call when sent during the posted office hours. If a notification is sent outside office hours, it will be considered received during office hours on the following business day.
RESPONSIBILITY OF PAYMENT: Clients are responsible for full payment of all services provided, including cancellation charges, even if future services are canceled. The service provider reserves the right to terminate services for the client for any reason, at any time.
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Privacy Policy
Effective date: September 21, 2019
Flipz Pet Care LLC ("us", "we", or "our") operates the https://www.flipzpetcare.com website and the Flipz Pets mobile application (hereinafter referred to as the "Service").
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.
We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, the terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions.
Definitions
Service
Service means the https://www.flipzpetcare.com website and the Flipz Pets mobile application operated by Flipz Pet Care LLC
Personal Data
Personal Data means data about a living individual who can be identified from those data (or from those and other information either in our possession or likely to come into our possession).
Usage Data
Usage Data is data collected automatically either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device).
Information Collection and Use
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Data"). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
Email address
First name and last name
Phone number
Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
Cookies and Usage Data
We may use your Personal Data to contact you with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from us by contacting us.
Usage Data
We may also collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service or when you access the Service by or through a mobile device ("Usage Data").
This Usage Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
When you access the Service with a mobile device, this Usage Data may include information such as the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser you use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
Tracking Cookies Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and we hold certain information.
Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Other tracking technologies are also used such as beacons, tags and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyse our Service.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
Examples of Cookies we use:
Session Cookies. We use Session Cookies to operate our Service.
Preference Cookies. We use Preference Cookies to remember your preferences and various settings.
Security Cookies. We use Security Cookies for security purposes.
Use of Data
Flipz Pet Care LLC uses the collected data for various purposes:
To provide and maintain our Service
To notify you about changes to our Service
To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so
To provide customer support
To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Service
To monitor the usage of our Service
To detect, prevent and address technical issues
To provide you with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless you have opted not to receive such information
Transfer of Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to - and maintained on - computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to United States and process it there.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
Flipz Pet Care LLC will take all the steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organisation or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.
Disclosure of Data
Business Transaction
If Flipz Pet Care LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
Disclosure for Law Enforcement
Under certain circumstances, Flipz Pet Care LLC may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).
Legal Requirements
Flipz Pet Care LLC may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
To comply with a legal obligation
To protect and defend the rights or property of Flipz Pet Care LLC
To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
To protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
To protect against legal liability
Security of Data
The security of your data is important to us but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Our Policy on "Do Not Track" Signals under the California Online Protection Act (CalOPPA)
We do not support Do Not Track ("DNT"). Do Not Track is a preference you can set in your web browser to inform websites that you do not want to be tracked.
You can enable or disable Do Not Track by visiting the Preferences or Settings page of your web browser.
Service Providers
We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"), provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services or assist us in analysing how our Service is used.
These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Analytics
We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyse the use of our Service.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network.
For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
Payments
We may provide paid products and/or services within the Service. In that case, we use third-party services for payment processing (e.g. payment processors).
We will not store or collect your payment card details. That information is provided directly to our third-party payment processors whose use of your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy. These payment processors adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of payment information.
The payment processors we work with are:
PayPal / Braintree
Their Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
Square
Their Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://squareup.com/legal/privacy-no-account
Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 ("Children").
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "effective date" at the top of this Privacy Policy.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
By visiting this page on our website: https://www.flipzpetcare.com/contact