Effective from: 14.05.2026
Welcome to EU Animal

1. About EU Animal
EU Animal is a European platform created to bring together information, services, companies, pet
owners, breeders, veterinarians, organizations, and partners around animals and animal welfare
across Europe.
EU Animal works with:
– animal welfare
– animal transport in Europe
– laws and regulations
– buying and selling animals
– pet passports and microchips
– responsible animal ownership
– information about animals
– veterinarians
– breeders
– pet hotels and boarding
– pet shops
– dog parks and riding halls
– insurance and business partners
– helping animal owners across Europe
EU Animal aims to make animal ownership safer, easier, and more transparent throughout Europe
while supporting better animal welfare standards between countries.
The platform may be used by:
– private users
– businesses
– organizations
– breeders
– veterinarians
– associations
– partners
The platform is operated by:

EU Animal I/S
and/or
EU Animal Association
Contact:
– contact@euanimal.eu
– www.euanimal.eu

2. Acceptance of Terms
By using EU Animal, the user accepts these terms and rules.
These terms apply to both private users and businesses.
Users are also encouraged to carefully read EU Animal’s Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy before
using the platform.
If the user does not accept these terms, the use of the platform must stop immediately.

3. Purpose of the Platform
EU Animal is an information and advertising platform for animals and related services across
Europe.
The platform allows users to:
– create advertisements
– buy and sell animals and equipment
– search for animals and services
– contact other users
– share information
– promote businesses and partners
EU Animal is not a party to transactions or agreements between users.
Any transaction or agreement is made at the users’ own responsibility.

4. User Accounts

Private users and businesses may create an account on EU Animal.
Users are responsible for:
– providing correct information
– keeping passwords secure
– updating information when changes occur
EU Animal may request:
– phone verification
– identification through passport, driver’s license, or other valid identification
– company registration information
– licenses or registrations
– documentation related to animal sales or business activity
Businesses and professional sellers must identify themselves as businesses and may not pretend to
be private individuals.
Identification information and documentation are stored and processed in accordance with
applicable EU legislation and GDPR regulations.
EU Animal never sells, rents, shares, or transfers identification information, personal data, or
documentation to companies, organizations, or third parties.
Information may only be disclosed if required by applicable law or by a lawful request from
relevant authorities.
EU Animal may suspend or close accounts in cases of suspected abuse, fraud, or illegal activity.

5. Advertisement Requirements
All advertisements must:
– be honest and accurate
– clearly describe the animal, product, or service
– contain correct images
– include a price or state if the price is negotiable
– comply with applicable laws and regulations
Advertisements involving animals should, where possible, include:
– species and breed
– age
– gender

– health condition
– vaccinations
– microchip number where legally required
– pet passport where legally required
– any illnesses or defects
– country of origin
Businesses must clearly provide:
– company name
– contact details
– relevant registrations or licenses where legally required

6. Responsibility to Check Local Laws
When buying, selling, adopting, or transporting animals through EU Animal, it is the responsibility
of the user to ensure that the animal may legally be owned, imported, exported, transported, or kept
in the relevant country.
Animal laws may vary between countries across Europe and the rest of the world, including rules
regarding:
– animal species
– breeds
– microchip registration
– vaccinations
– pet passports
– quarantine
– import and export
– transportation
– breeding
– protected or restricted species
EU Animal cannot guarantee that animals, advertisements, or documents comply with the laws of
every country.
Buyers and sellers are therefore strongly advised to contact relevant authorities, veterinarians, or
veterinary authorities in their own country before completing any transaction.
EU Animal is not responsible for illegal import, export, sale, purchase, or transportation of animals
carried out by users of the platform.

7. Animal Welfare
EU Animal actively supports better animal welfare across Europe.
All users agree to:
– treat animals responsibly
– comply with national and European regulations
– never expose animals to abuse or neglect
EU Animal may cooperate with:
– authorities
– police
– animal welfare organizations
– veterinary authorities
in cases involving suspected:
– animal abuse
– illegal trade
– false documentation
– illegal transport
– fraud

8. Prohibited Advertisements and Content
It is prohibited to advertise or promote:
– illegal animal trade
– protected or endangered species without legal permission
– animals without legally required documentation
– animals sold too early from their mother
– animals intended for fights or abuse
– live animals as food
– sale of animals to persons under 18 without guardian consent
– unsafe transport of animals
– fake passports, chips, or documents
– weapons, narcotics, or illegal products
– pornographic, racist, hateful, or violent material
– fraud or misleading advertisements

It is also prohibited to:
– copy advertisements from other users
– use fake images
– create multiple accounts to avoid restrictions
– spam the platform
– pretend to be a private person while acting as a business

EU Animal may without notice:
– remove advertisements
– hide content
– restrict features
– suspend users
– permanently close accounts

9. Paid Services
EU Animal may offer:
– memberships
– business profiles
– featured advertisements
– advertising space
– support partner profiles
– subscriptions
– partnership agreements
Prices and conditions are displayed on the platform.
Digital services are generally non-refundable once delivered.

10. Reporting Content
Users may report advertisements or content that:
– violate the rules
– are illegal
– are misleading
– harm animals or people
– violate rights
Reports may be sent to:

– contact@euanimal.eu
EU Animal will review reports as quickly as possible.

11. Liability
EU Animal provides the platform “as is”.
EU Animal is not responsible for:
– transactions between users
– payments between users
– fraud
– errors in advertisements
– losses or damages
– transportation or delivery of animals
– actions performed by users
Users use the platform at their own risk.

12. Intellectual Property Rights
EU Animal owns the rights to:
– logos
– design
– graphics
-texts
– platform features
Users retain ownership of their own content but grant EU Animal the right to:
– display it on the platform
– market it
– share it on social media and partner websites
Users guarantee that their content does not violate the rights of third parties.

13. Personal Data and Cookies

EU Animal processes personal data in accordance with GDPR and applicable EU legislation.
Data may be used for:
– operation of the platform
– security
– customer support
– advertising
– payments
– fraud prevention
The platform uses cookies.
Personal data, identification, and documentation are securely stored and treated confidentially in
accordance with applicable EU data protection laws.
EU Animal never sells, rents, shares, or transfers personal information, identification data, or user
data to third parties.
Information may only be disclosed if required by applicable law or lawful requests from relevant
authorities.
Users are encouraged to read EU Animal’s full Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to better
understand how data is processed and protected.
For questions regarding personal data or privacy:
– contact@euanimal.eu

14. Changes to Terms
EU Animal may update these terms from time to time.
Updated terms become effective once published on the platform.
Continued use of the platform means acceptance of the updated terms.

15. Applicable Law and Disputes
EU Animal is a European platform, and users and businesses are responsible for complying with the
laws of their own country as well as applicable EU legislation.

By using the platform, users agree that:
– national laws and regulations in their own country must be followed
– applicable EU laws regarding animals, trade, transportation, personal data, and consumer
rights must be respected
– local regulations may vary between countries
EU Animal strongly recommends that users and businesses check the applicable rules with relevant
authorities in their own country.
Disputes should first be attempted resolved through dialogue between the parties.
If no solution can be reached, disputes may be handled according to the applicable laws of the
relevant country together with applicable EU legislation.

16. Contact
– contact@euanimal.eu
– www.euanimal.eu

EU Animal – Together for Better Animal Welfare in Europe