BEST FRIENDS WALK 2026
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DEFINITIONS

"Content" refers to photos, videos, blogs, testimonials, fundraising stories, social media content, and other information uploaded to a Participant's profile page on the Website or otherwise provided to the Organiser.

"Donor" means any individual or entity making a donation towards the Event, either by donating to a Participant directly or donating to PetRescue Ltd directly on a Participant's behalf.

"Event" means Best Friends Walk, a physical walking challenge during September 2026 in which Participants set their own personal distance and fundraising target.

"Organiser" means PetRescue Ltd and includes, where appropriate, its employees, agents, contractors and officers.

"Participant" refers to the person(s), pet(s), team(s), and anyone else who has become eligible to enter or register for the Event.

"Website" means https://bestfriendswalk.com.au/

GENERAL EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Donors and Participants consent to their information being collected, disclosed, used and stored in accordance with the Organiser's Privacy Policy.

Donors and Participants consent to having their information used to contact them regarding the Event and the Organiser's activities, programs, services, fundraising appeals, campaigns and other communications that may be of interest.

Participants acknowledge that by registering for the Event and providing their contact details, they may receive communications from the Organiser by email and, where a mobile phone number is provided, by SMS. These communications may include Event updates, fundraising tips and support, milestone reminders, impact stories, newsletters, appeals, prize and incentive information, and other marketing communications related to the Event and the Organiser's charitable activities.

Participants may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in emails, following the opt-out instructions included in SMS messages, or by contacting the Organiser directly. Opting out of marketing communications may not prevent the Organiser from sending essential administrative communications relating to Event participation.

By making a donation, participating in, or registering for the Event, Donors and Participants acknowledge and accept these Terms and Conditions.

Donors and Participants acknowledge and agree that the Organiser may, at its absolute discretion and without notice, reason or consent:

(a) vary all or any part of these Terms and Conditions;

(b) determine how donations and funds raised through the Event are used and allocated;

(c) refuse a registration application or seek verification of participation requirements;

(d) photograph, film, record, reproduce, publish, communicate, edit, adapt and use any photographs, videos, audio recordings, written testimonials, social media content, fundraising stories, pet images, names, likenesses and other materials provided by or featuring a Participant, their pet(s), team members or supporters for promotional, fundraising, educational, reporting, advocacy, marketing and other organisational purposes without further notice, approval or compensation. Participants grant the Organiser a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable licence to use such materials in any media now known or developed in the future and consent to any act or omission that may otherwise infringe their moral rights under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth);

(e) use Content submitted by Participants in connection with the Event for promotional, fundraising and reporting purposes; and

(f) remove, edit or delete any Content that the Organiser determines is unlawful, misleading, offensive, abusive, discriminatory, defamatory, infringes the rights of another person, or is otherwise inappropriate.

Donors and Participants acknowledge that all funds raised through the Event will be received by the Organiser, which maintains sole discretion and control over how those funds are applied in support of its charitable purpose.

Participants are responsible for ensuring that all Content they upload, publish or share in connection with the Event is accurate, lawful, does not infringe the rights of any third party and complies with all applicable laws.

Participants acknowledge and agree that the Event may involve inherent risks associated with physical activity and outdoor exercise. Risks may include, but are not limited to, slips, trips, falls, collisions, dehydration, illness, adverse weather conditions, injury and death.

Participants are responsible for determining whether they, and any pet participating with them, are medically fit and otherwise capable of participating in the Event. Participants must ensure the safety, welfare, comfort and well-being of their pet(s) at all times and comply with all applicable animal welfare laws, local regulations and public safety requirements.

Participants acknowledge and agree that the Organiser is not liable for any injury, illness, loss, damage or harm suffered by Participants, their pets or any other person arising from or connected with participation in the Event.

Participants who register for and/or participate in the Event confirm that they have adequately prepared for participation, including seeking any appropriate medical, veterinary or professional advice. Participants voluntarily accept all risks associated with participation and acknowledge that the Organiser does not provide insurance cover for Participants or their pets.

Participants may be offered prizes, incentives or rewards for achieving fundraising milestones or participating in Event activities. Details of any prizes, incentives or rewards, including any applicable terms and conditions, will be published on the Website. The Organiser reserves the right to substitute, modify or withdraw any prize, incentive or reward at its discretion.

All intellectual property rights in the Website and its contents, including information, logos, trademarks, designs, text, images, graphics and statistics, are owned by or licensed to the Organiser and may not be used without prior written consent.

Any promotional materials, advertisements, media releases or public communications created by a Participant in connection with the Event must be approved in writing by the Organiser before distribution, where approval is requested by the Organiser.

If the Event cannot proceed as planned for any reason, including circumstances beyond the Organiser's reasonable control, the Organiser reserves the right to cancel, postpone, modify or suspend the Event.

The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify any Participant who:

(a) breaches, or is reasonably suspected of breaching, these Terms and Conditions; or

(b) engages in unlawful, improper, misleading or inappropriate conduct that jeopardises, or is likely to jeopardise, the fair and proper conduct or reputation of the Event.

The Organiser's decisions regarding all aspects of the Event are final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.

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

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Western Australia. The Organiser and Participants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia and any courts hearing appeals from those courts.

RELEASE, INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY EXCLUSIONS

The Participant releases the Organiser from all claims, actions, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including those arising from negligence) arising out of or in connection with the Participant's participation in the Event.

The Participant indemnifies and holds harmless the Organiser against any claim, loss, damage, liability, cost or expense incurred by the Organiser arising from or connected with any act, omission, breach of these Terms and Conditions, or conduct of the Participant in connection with the Event.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes, restricts or modifies any right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified under applicable law, including the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

Section 139A of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) affects the extent to which a contract for the supply of recreational services can exclude, restrict or modify:

(a) the application of;

(b) rights under; or

(c) liability for failure to comply with,

certain consumer guarantees that may otherwise apply under the ACL.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Participant agrees that the consumer guarantees contained in Part 3-2, Division 1, Subdivision B of the ACL are excluded in relation to recreational services supplied by or on behalf of the Organiser for the circumstances contemplated by section 139A(3) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).

To the maximum extent permitted by law, any liability of the Organiser arising in relation to those consumer guarantees is also excluded for the circumstances contemplated by section 139A(3) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).