Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 9, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Groom Scout, operated by BPRM Holdings ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website groomscout.com (the "Site") and our mobile dog grooming directory service.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

2. Description of Service

Groom Scout is an online directory that connects pet owners with mobile dog grooming professionals. We provide:

  • Business listings and information for mobile pet groomers
  • Search and filtering tools to find groomers by location and services
  • Reviews and ratings sourced from Google Business profiles
  • Contact information and links to groomer websites
  • A platform for groomers to request listing inclusion

We are a directory service only. We do not provide grooming services directly, nor do we employ or endorse any groomers listed on our Site.

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Site. By using our Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any systems or networks
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site
  • Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Site without our express written permission
  • Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Site
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our business listing request form
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Use the Site to transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software

5. Business Listings

5.1 Listing Information

Business information displayed on our Site is sourced from publicly available sources, including Google Business profiles, business websites, and information submitted by business owners. We strive to keep information accurate and up-to-date but cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currentness of all listings.

5.2 Listing Requests

Mobile grooming businesses may request to be listed on our Site by submitting a listing request form. We reserve the right to:

  • Accept or reject any listing request at our sole discretion
  • Modify or remove any listing at any time
  • Verify business information before publishing a listing
  • Require businesses to meet certain quality standards

5.3 Business Owner Responsibilities

If you submit a listing request or if your business is listed on our Site, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information about your business
  • Maintain a valid Google Business profile
  • Notify us of any changes to your business information
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in operating your business
  • Not hold us liable for any leads, bookings, or business relationships that result from your listing

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites and displays contact information for independent grooming businesses. We are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites
  • The services provided by groomers listed on our Site
  • Any transactions or interactions between users and listed businesses
  • The quality, safety, or legality of services provided by groomers

Your interactions with third-party businesses are solely between you and that business. We strongly encourage you to research and verify any business before engaging their services.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by BPRM Holdings or our licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any content from our Site without our express written permission
  • Use our trademarks, service marks, or logos without our prior written consent
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of business listings
  • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the quality or safety of services provided by listed businesses

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BPRM HOLDINGS, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from services provided by groomers listed on our Site
  • Damages from unauthorized access to your information
  • Damages from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in business listings

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED $100.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BPRM Holdings and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

11. Modifications to the Site and Terms

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice
  • Update these Terms at any time by posting the revised Terms on the Site
  • Change our policies, features, or pricing (if applicable) at our discretion

Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Utah County, Utah. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BPRM Holdings regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

BPRM Holdings

Groom Scout

Eagle Mountain, UT

Email: groomscoutdirectory@gmail.com