Welcome to The Rescue Crew’s website and digital platforms. By accessing and using our websites, blogs, forums, social media platforms, or any related online services (collectively, the “Sites”), you agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”), as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Sites immediately.

The Rescue Crew's digital platforms serve as an online community for people who care about animal welfare and the wellbeing of companion animals in need. We aim to foster a respectful, inclusive environment where individuals can connect, share, and support our mission.

To ensure a safe and respectful space, we ask users to adhere to the following:

- No profanity or obscene language.

- No personal attacks, harassment, or defamation.

- No excessive criticism of other individuals or organizations.

- No incitement or promotion of illegal or violent behavior.

- No posting of unlawful, abusive, harmful, sexually explicit, racially offensive, or otherwise objectionable content.

- No advertisements, spamming, or off—topic content.

- No use of multiple accounts for disruptive behavior.

You must be at least 13 years old to post content or interact on any of our platforms.

We reserve the right to remove content or terminate user access at our sole discretion for any reason, without prior notice.

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on the Sites—text, logos, images, graphics, videos, and other materials—is the property of The Rescue Crew and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

​Some resources on this site, particularly in the Resources section, are republished with permission from Best Friends Animal Society (www.bestfriends.org). Their reuse is governed by their own Terms and Conditions.

To request permission to reproduce other materials from this site, please contact us at info@rescuecrew.org. No content may be altered or republished without our express written consent.

By posting or uploading content (including text, images, or video) to any Group Page, Member Profile, blog, forum, or social platform affiliated with The Rescue Crew, you:

​- Represent that you own or have permission to share the content.

- Agree that your content does not violate any law or these Terms.

- Grant The Rescue Crew a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, distribute, reproduce, and display your content (crediting authorship when possible).

Agree to indemnify The Rescue Crew for any legal claims arising from your content.

We may, at our discretion, edit or remove any content submitted by users for any reason.

You agree not to:

- Use the Sites to engage in illegal, harmful, or disruptive behavior.

- Post viruses, phishing schemes, or any form of malicious code.

- Use the Sites to solicit funds, goods, or services not authorized by The Rescue Crew.

- Violate the privacy or intellectual property rights of others.

The Rescue Crew reserves the right to take any necessary legal or technical action to protect the integrity of the Sites.

Your use of the Sites is at your own risk. All content is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. The Rescue Crew makes no guarantee as to:

- The accuracy or completeness of information.

- Continuous or uninterrupted availability.

- The correction of defects or absence of harmful components (e.g., viruses).

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Under no circumstances shall The Rescue Crew, its employees, volunteers, board members, or affiliates be liable for any damages resulting from:

- The use or inability to use our Sites or services.

- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.

- Content posted by third parties.

By using the Sites, you agree to release and hold The Rescue Crew harmless from all such claims.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Rescue Crew and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Sites, your submissions, or any violation of these Terms.

Our Sites may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party sites. Access them at your own risk.

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota and the United States of America. You agree that any disputes will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Minnesota and consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

The Rescue Crew operates in the United States. If you access the Sites from outside the U.S., you are responsible for complying with your local laws. We make no representation that materials on the Sites are appropriate for use in other locations.

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.

The Rescue Crew may update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised date. Your continued use of the Sites constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

Effective Date: October 1, 2017

Last Revised: August 1, 2025

If you have questions about these Terms or wish to report a concern, please contact us at:  Email:  info@rescuecrew.org  |  Phone:  (612) 299-2001