Animal Bonding Center - Social Media Policy

At Animal Bonding Center, we are committed to creating safe, therapeutic, and meaningful experiences that protect the emotional, psychological, and physical well-being of all participants—especially children. As a registered trademark and copyrighted program, our events are carefully designed and delivered with integrity and intention. To preserve the safety of our animals, the privacy of our clients, and the authenticity of our work, we enforce a clear Social Media & Content Usage Policy.

This policy outlines how media from Animal Bonding Center and its partners events may be captured, used, and shared by attendees, guests, influencers, and content creators. It prohibits unauthorized use of our brand and services for promotion, influencer content, or social media monetization without written approval. It also protects our staff and program from pressure, coercion, or alteration intended to benefit third-party media platforms.

By booking or attending an Animal Bonding Center event, or participating in any of our programs or services, or any of our partners or affiliates, you agree to follow these terms. This policy is part of our official event guidelines and is consistently enforced for all clients. We thank you for respecting the standards that allow us to deliver joyful, ethical, and safe experiences to every community we serve.

1. Ownership & Intellectual Property

Animal Bonding Center, its therapeutic programs, materials, event formats, training methods, and imagery are protected under applicable trademark and intellectual property laws. This includes Trademarks and Copyrighted materials including event photos, videos, logos, training content, and program methods and structure

All rights are reserved. No part of Animal Bonding Center’ services or likeness (including its animals, staff, program materials, or experiences) may be reproduced, distributed, or published without written authorization.

2. Photo, Video, and Media Sharing Policy

a. Private Use

Photos or videos captured at Animal Bonding Center events may be used privately (e.g., family albums or internal group messages) without approval.

b. Public Use (Social Media, Blogs, Online Publishing)

To publish, post, or distribute any media from an Animal Bonding Center event (including but not limited to Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, personal websites, newsletters, or blogs), the following conditions must be met:

Written permission from Animal Bonding Center, (its affiliates and partners) must be obtained in advance
Visible attribution (e.g., tag, mention, or watermark crediting Animal Bonding Center, (its affiliates and partners) must be included
Our brand (our affiliates and partners) must not be altered or misrepresented in any way
Animal Bonding Center reserves the right to request modification or removal of any published content

3. Restrictions on Promotional Use

The following are strictly prohibited without written approval:

Using Animal Bonding Center (our affiliates and partners) animals, brand, or events to promote or monetize third-party media, influencer pages, business channels, or commercial content
Embedding, linking, or republishing our events to build public viewership or content strategy on social media, YouTube, podcasts, media outlets, or public websites
Capturing or distributing content intended to market services unrelated to Animal Bonding Center and our affiliates and partners (e.g., party planning, fashion, videography, mental health support, etc.)

4. Influencers, Bloggers, and Content Creators

If you are a public figure, influencer, or brand representative and wish to incorporate Animal Bonding Center (our affiliates and partners) content or branding into your content, you must:

Disclose your media plans prior to the event
Sign a media release agreement tailored for public-facing partnerships
Include formal brand attribution and approval before any publishing

We reserve the right to decline participation in influencer/media-focused content that does not align with our mission or that could misrepresent our services.

5. Unauthorized Use and Violations

Any use of Animal Bonding Center ((our affiliates and partners) ) content or brand assets without permission constitutes a violation of this policy and may result in:

Formal takedown notices (DMCA, platform-level reporting)
Revocation of access to current and future programs
Legal action for intellectual property infringement or misrepresentation

6. Client Responsibilities

All clients agree to:

Inform all guests, family members, or affiliated content creators of this policy
Ensure no unauthorized content from the event is published publicly
Provide Animal Bonding Center with advance notice of any intention to share event-related content on public platforms

7. No On-Site Program Alteration for Social Media Purposes

Animal Bonding Center ((our affiliates and partners) )' programs are intentionally designed to deliver safe, emotionally supportive, and therapeutically grounded experiences. Therefore, no part of our program, setup, activities, or protocols may be altered, interrupted, or restructured during the event for the purpose of creating custom social media or influencer content, unless the following conditions are met:

A written request is submitted in advance and approved by Animal Bonding Center
Animal Bonding Center conducts an internal review confirming that the requested modifications:
- Do not compromise safety protocols
- Do not increase risk to children, animals, or attendees
- Do not interfere with the emotional, psychological, physical, or cognitive well-being of any participant
- Do not jeopardize the privacy of minors or guests
Animal Bonding Center reserves the right to deny any requested modifications that conflict with our mission, program structure, values, or legal responsibilities

Any attempt to pressure or bypass these conditions on the day of the event will be grounds for immediate termination of service without refund, and may lead to further legal action.

8. No Exchange of Services for Exposure Without Prior Agreement

Animal Bonding Center does not accept unpaid partnerships, endorsements, or promotional exposure as a substitute for payment unless explicitly agreed upon in writing through a formal partnership or collaboration agreement approved by our leadership team.

Clients or their representatives may not:

Offer social media exposure or influencer promotion in exchange for discounted, free, or altered services
Leverage their follower count or public profile to pressure or intimidate our staff
Attempt to alter the scope of our services, program design, or terms of engagement based on their platform status

Any such offer, direct or implied, must be disclosed before booking and will be considered a formal business collaboration request, subject to internal review.

9. Zero Tolerance for Coercion or Hostile Conduct

Animal Bonding Center maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any form of:

Verbal intimidation or coercion
Emotional manipulation involving children or guests
Use of public platform status to threaten, press, or shame our team into providing services outside the agreed-upon scope
Attempts to discredit our brand as retaliation for our refusal to breach safety, ethical, or legal boundaries

Our team is trained in therapeutic interaction, child safety, and mandated reporting, and we take such behavior seriously. In such cases, we reserve the right to terminate any service engagement without refund, report concerns to authorities if necessary, and pursue legal remedies to protect our organization and those we serve.

10. Questions or Media Requests

To request permission, report misuse, or inquire about content licensing, contact:

📧 info@animalbonding.org
🌐 www.animalbonding.org

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