Community Guidelines
Last updated: 4 November 2026
These rules apply to everything on Vuff: profiles, messages, group chats, group walks and their galleries, routes and comments, map alerts, listings and reviews.
Respect people and animals
Do not post threats, harassment, hate speech, sexual content, graphic violence or content that harms animals or encourages harm. Do not arrange unsafe encounters.
Be honest
Do not impersonate anyone, invent a lost pet listing or sighting, post fake map alerts or manipulate reviews. Tag only people who really walked with you.
No animal sales or lost-pet payments
Selling dogs or puppies is not allowed. Adoption is free; adoption listings cannot include a price. Do not demand money in connection with a lost animal or send money to an unverified stranger.
Use map alerts and group walks for what they are
Map alerts are for real, current warnings about something on the ground. Group walks are for walking together. Don’t use either for ads or promotions. If you organize a group walk, pick a public meeting point and cancel with a reason if plans change.
Keep dogs safe
Keep your dog under control and on a lead where required. Don’t bring a dog that is unwell or may be aggressive to a group walk.
Protect privacy
Do not publish another person’s address, phone number, identity document, health information or precise location, or a photo of them, without permission. Share meeting details only with the people who need them.
No spam or illegal content
Do not send unwanted bulk messages, scam links, unlawful offers or content you do not have the right to share.
Reports and consequences
Use the in-app Report and Block controls. We review reports within 24 hours, remove content that breaks these rules and remove the person who posted it where needed. Some words are blocked automatically, and content may be hidden while a report is reviewed. Reports may lead to removal, a warning, feature limits, suspension or account closure, depending on severity. We explain eligible decisions and provide an appeal route for 180 days. For immediate danger, contact local emergency services rather than relying on an app report.