Canberra Paws Walk - Terms and Conditions
Your use of this site and the information available on this site is subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Participation at Own Risk
1. Participation at Own Risk
There is an understanding that attending and participating in the Canberra Paws Walk event involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:
- Injury to myself or others
- Injury caused by dogs (including bites, scratches, or knocks)
- Injury to my dog(s)
- Property damage
- Risks associated with crowds, weather, equipment, and uneven surfaces
As public attendees, you voluntarily choose to attend and participate in the event at your own risk.
2. Responsibility for Dogs
2. Responsibility for Dogs
Bringing a dog to the event:
- You are the legal owner or authorised handler of the dog
- Your dog is suitably trained, healthy, and vaccinated
- Your dog will be kept under effective control at all times (on a flat collar or harness and lead)
By attending this event you accept full responsibility for the behaviour of your dog and any injury, loss, or damage caused by your dog to people, animals, or property.
3. Release of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to release and hold harmless the Organiser, event volunteers, sponsors, landowners, and local authorities from any claims, demands, actions, or liability arising from:
- Personal injury or death
- Injury to or loss of my dog
- Property damage
This includes claims arising from negligence, except where liability cannot be excluded under Australian law.
4. Medical Treatment
You consent to receiving first aid or emergency medical treatment if required during the event and accept responsibility for any associated costs.
5. Photography & Media Consent
There is an understanding that photographs, video, and audio recordings may be taken during the event of your pet(s) and yourselves for future promotional purposes, unless you advise otherwise by emailing events@rspca-act.org.au.
This is a consent to the use of your image and/or your dog’s image in:
- Promotional materials
- Social media
- Websites
- Printed publications
This consent is given without expectation of compensation and may be used by the Organiser and event partners, unless you advise otherwise by emailing events@rspca-act.org.au.
6. Cancellation
Tickets are non-refundable. If you are no longer able to attend, you can request that your entry fee be converted into a donation with a tax-deductible receipt. The event will go ahead regardless of weather conditions.
7. Ownership
7.1. This site URL LINK (Website) is operated by RSPCA ACT . Any right or benefit in these Terms and Conditions is in favour of RSPCA ACT.
8. Terminology
8.1. In these terms and conditions, the expressions “we”, “us”, and “our” are references to RSPCA ACT
9. Use of Website from outside Australia
9.1. The information on this Website (the Information) and the Terms and Conditions have been prepared in accordance with Australian law. If you are residing in or accessing this Website from a country other than Australia (the User Country) the Information and the Terms and Conditions may not satisfy the laws of the User Country. Should the Information and the Terms and Conditions satisfy the laws of the User Country, then you are entitled to use the Website. In the event that the Information or the Terms and Conditions do not satisfy the laws of the User Country, this Website is not intended for your use, and you are not entitled to rely on the Information. If you do so, you agree to indemnify us for any loss or damage which may be incurred as a consequence.
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10.1. Your access and use of the Website is conditional upon your acceptance and compliance with the terms, conditions, notices and disclaimers contained in this document and elsewhere on the Website (known collectively as the Terms and Conditions). Your use of and/or continued access to the Website constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions.
10.2. We may amend the Terms and Conditions at any time by posting the amended Terms and Conditions on the Website. The amended Terms and Conditions will be effective immediately and you will be bound by the amended Terms and Conditions from that time. The Terms and Conditions may not be amended other than in accordance with this clause. You should visit this page periodically to review the Terms and Conditions. If you violate any of the Terms and Conditions, your right to use and access the Website automatically terminates.
10.2. We may amend the Terms and Conditions at any time by posting the amended Terms and Conditions on the Website. The amended Terms and Conditions will be effective immediately and you will be bound by the amended Terms and Conditions from that time. The Terms and Conditions may not be amended other than in accordance with this clause. You should visit this page periodically to review the Terms and Conditions. If you violate any of the Terms and Conditions, your right to use and access the Website automatically terminates.
11. Restrictions on Use
11.1. The Website is available only for your personal and non-profit use. We have the right to change or discontinue any feature of the Website including the Material defined in clause 7, hours of availability and equipment required for access. You may download a single copy of the Material, keep a temporary copy in your computer’s cache and, where necessary for reference purposes, make a single hard copy of the Material. You may not otherwise copy, reproduce, republish, frame, post, upload, distribute, transmit or modify in any way all or any part of the Material contained on this Website unless expressly authorised on the Website, in writing by us or by law. You must not transmit or attempt to transmit any data, code or other material of any kind to this Website which contains a virus or other harmful component.
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13. Copyright
13.1. The content of this Website, including all information such as text, graphics, images and other material (Material), is protected by Australian and international copyright law. You may download a single copy of the Material, keep a temporary copy in your computer’s cache and, where necessary for reference purposes, make a single hard copy of the Material. You may only make such other use of the Material as is expressly authorised on the Website, in writing by us or by law.
14. No Representations
14.1. We make no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the Material. The Material may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. The use of the Website and the Material is at your own risk. Changes are periodically made to the Website and may be made at any time.
15. No Warranties
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15.4. The Website and Material provide general information which must not be relied upon or regarded as a substitute for specific professional advice, including veterinary advice. We make no warranties that the Website and Material are accurate or suitable for a person’s unique circumstances and provide the Website and Material on the basis that all persons accessing those resources responsibly assess the relevance and accuracy of the content provided.
15.2. The Australian Consumer Law contains consumer guarantees in respect of the supply of certain goods and services and prevents the exclusion, restriction and modification of such guarantees (Prescribed Guarantees). Except as provided by the Prescribed Guarantees, all warranties, guarantees and/or conditions express or implied by law in any way relating to access to, or non-access to, the Website or the use of or reliance upon the Website or the Material are excluded.
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15.4. The Website and Material provide general information which must not be relied upon or regarded as a substitute for specific professional advice, including veterinary advice. We make no warranties that the Website and Material are accurate or suitable for a person’s unique circumstances and provide the Website and Material on the basis that all persons accessing those resources responsibly assess the relevance and accuracy of the content provided.
16. Limitation of Liability
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17. Specific Warnings
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18. Taxes
18.1. Certain taxes and government charges may be payable by you in relation to your use of the Website, including transactions on or in connection to the Website. We do not accept liability for or indemnify you against any such taxes and/or other government charges. However, should any charge be made by us for the supply of goods or services on the Website, such charges are inclusive of any goods and services tax (GST) imposed under Australian law.
19. Internet Service Providers
19.1. If you are an internet service and/or access provider, you must not use the Website in any manner or for any purpose which is unlawful or in any manner which violates any of our rights or which is prohibited by the Terms and Conditions.
20. Hyperlinks
20.1 The Website contains hyperlinks and other pointers to internet websites operated by third parties (Linked Sites). The Linked Sites are not under our control and we are not responsible for the content of any Linked Site or any hyperlink contained in a Linked Site.
20.2. The inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement of the Linked Site or its content. You link to any such Linked Site entirely at your own risk. We exercise no control over the quality, safety or legality of any items advertised or sold or statements made on or through any Linked Sites.
20.3. The material on any Linked Site, including product information and prices, is the responsibility of the operator of the Linked Site. Any information contained on a Linked Site is subject to change without notice by the operator of that website. Any claims made on any Linked Site are not recommendations or endorsements by us.
20.4. Any purchases or dealings you have with a Linked Site are entered into at your own risk. We are not a party to any transaction between you and a Linked Site. Your use of a Linked Site is subject to the terms and conditions of that site in addition to the Terms and Conditions of this Website. If there is any inconsistency, to the extent of the inconsistency, the Terms and Conditions of this Website prevail
20.1 The Website contains hyperlinks and other pointers to internet websites operated by third parties (Linked Sites). The Linked Sites are not under our control and we are not responsible for the content of any Linked Site or any hyperlink contained in a Linked Site.
20.2. The inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement of the Linked Site or its content. You link to any such Linked Site entirely at your own risk. We exercise no control over the quality, safety or legality of any items advertised or sold or statements made on or through any Linked Sites.
20.3. The material on any Linked Site, including product information and prices, is the responsibility of the operator of the Linked Site. Any information contained on a Linked Site is subject to change without notice by the operator of that website. Any claims made on any Linked Site are not recommendations or endorsements by us.
20.4. Any purchases or dealings you have with a Linked Site are entered into at your own risk. We are not a party to any transaction between you and a Linked Site. Your use of a Linked Site is subject to the terms and conditions of that site in addition to the Terms and Conditions of this Website. If there is any inconsistency, to the extent of the inconsistency, the Terms and Conditions of this Website prevail
21. Disputes with Linked Sites
21.1. As we are not and cannot be involved in your interaction with Linked Sites, in the event that you have a dispute with one or more Linked Sites, to the extent permitted by law, you agree to release us (and our officers, agents, contractors, volunteers and employees) from liability for any claims, demands and damages (including, without limitation, actual and consequential damages) arising out of or in any way connected with such dispute.
22. Advertisements
22.1. The Website display of the price list is an advertisement made by RSPCA ACT.
23. Termination
23.1. The Terms and Conditions are effective until terminated by us. We may terminate this agreement and your access to the Website at any time without notice. In the event of termination, you are no longer authorised to access or use the Website or Material. All restrictions imposed on you, disclaimers and limitations of liability set out in the Terms and Conditions will survive termination.
24. Governing Law
24.1. The Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. You irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
25. Privacy
26. Security of Information
26.1. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed as totally secure. Whilst we strive to protect such information, we do not warrant and cannot ensure the security of any information which you transmit to us. Accordingly, any information which you transmit to us is transmitted at your own risk. Nevertheless, once we receive your transmission, we will take reasonable steps to preserve the security of such information.
27. Indemnities
27.1. You indemnify us including our officers, agents, contractors, volunteers and employees (those Indemnified), regardless of any negligence on the part of RSPCA ACT. against all losses, liabilities, legal costs and other expenses incurred by those Indemnified arising directly or indirectly as a result of or in connection with the breach by you of any provision of these Terms and Conditions or any willful, unlawful or negligent act by you in connection with the supply by RSPCA ACT, to you of any product or service, or use by you of any such product or service.
28. Miscellaneous
If any provision of the Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of law, such invalidity or unenforceability will not affect the remainder of the Terms and Conditions which will continue in full force and effect. All rights not expressly granted are reserved. The Terms and Conditions set out the entire understanding and agreement between RSPCA ACT and you with respect to the subject matter.
Incentive Terms and Conditions
Canberra Paws Walk 2026 – Raise $112 You’re a Top Dog Incentive
BY ENTERING THIS DRAW YOU AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE 'TERMS AND CONDITIONS' BELOW:
1. DRAW
RSPCA ACT – Canberra Paws Walk You’re a Top Dog (raise $112) Incentive.
2. Promoter
RSPCA ACT (ABN 35 730 738 037)
3. Raffle Period
Entry closes 31 May 2026 at midnight AEDT or while stocks last.
4. Participant and Entry Restrictions
To be eligible to win you must have registered online for RSPCA ACT Canberra Paws Walk 2026 on the website www.canberrapawswalk.com.au in the above locations. You must have also raised $112 or more through your online fundraising page www.canberrapawswalk.com.au by midnight on 31 May 2026.
5. Maximum number of entries
A person/fundraiser can only be eligible for entry once.
6. Entry
The Promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible, corrupted or misdirected entries, claims or correspondence whether due to error, omission, alteration, tampering, deletion, theft, destruction, transmission interruption, communication failure or otherwise.
7. Entrant details
The information entrants provide will be used by the Promoter for the purpose of conducting this competition. By entering, entrants consent to the storage of their personal information on the database of the Promoter and the Promoter may use this information for future promotional and marketing purposes regarding animal products and services, caring for your animals, events, training and education, animal adoption and animal welfare issues.
8. Draw details
Entrants will be identified automatically using the registration and fundraising details entered through the Canberra Paws Walk website. The winner will be identified by staff located at RSPCA ACT.
9. Prize details
The winners will receive a limited edition 2026 Canberra Paws Walk You’re a Top Dog bandana, in size medium only. This will be sent through the post to you.
10. Total prize pool
N/A
11. Notification of Winners
The winners will be notified no later 20 June 2026 by phone and/or email.
12. Publication details
The winner’s details may be published on the RSPCA ACT Canberra Paws Walk website and social media accounts.
13. Prize claim date
13. Prize claim date
The winner’s details must be provided by no later than one week after notification of winning.
Canberra Paws Walk 2026 – Raise $264 Canine Trekker Incentive
BY ENTERING THIS DRAW YOU AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE 'TERMS AND CONDITIONS' BELOW :
1. DRAW
RSPCA ACT – Canberra Paws Walk Canine Trekker (raise $264) Incentive
2. Promoter
RSPCA ACT (ABN 35 730 738 037)
3. Raffle Period
Entry closes 31 May 2026 at midnight AEDT.
4. Participant and Entry Restrictions
To be eligible to win you must have registered online for RSPCA ACT Canberra Paws Walk 2026 on the website www.canberrapawswalk.com.au in the above locations. You must have also raised $264 or more through your online fundraising page www.canberrapawswalk.com.au by midnight on 31 May 2026.
5. Maximum number of entries
A person/fundraiser can only be eligible for entry once.
6. Entry
The Promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible, corrupted or misdirected entries, claims or correspondence whether due to error, omission, alteration, tampering, deletion, theft, destruction, transmission interruption, communication failure or otherwise.
7. Entrant details
The information entrants provide will be used by the Promoter for the purpose of conducting this competition. By entering, entrants consent to the storage of their personal information on the database of the Promoter and the Promoter may use this information for future promotional and marketing purposes regarding animal products and services, caring for your animals, events, training and education, animal adoption and animal welfare issues.
8. Draw details
Entrants will be identified automatically using the registration and fundraising details entered through the Canberra Paws Walk website. The winner will be identified by staff located at RSPCA ACT.
9. Prize details
The winners will receive a special treat for your pooch. This to be collected from the RSPCA ACT shelter at 12 Kirkpatrick Street WESTON or at Canberra Paws Walk event on Sunday 24th May.
10. Total prize pool
N/A
11. Notification of Winners
The winners will be notified no later than 31 May 2026 by phone and/or email.
12. Publication details
The winner’s details may be published on the RSPCA ACT Canberra Paws Walk website and social media accounts.
13. Prize claim date
The winner’s details must be provided by no later than one week after notification of winning.
Canberra Paws Walk 2026 – Raise $508 Loyal Companion Incentive
BY ENTERING THIS DRAW YOU AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE 'TERMS AND CONDITIONS' BELOW :
1. DRAW
RSPCA ACT – Canberra Paws Walk Loyal Companion (raise $508) Incentive.
2. Promoter
RSPCA ACT (ABN 35 730 738 037)
3. Raffle Period
Entry closes 31 May 2026 at midnight AEDT or while stocks last.
4. Participant and Entry Restrictions
To be eligible to win you must have registered online for RSPCA ACT Canberra Paws Walk 2026 on the website www.canberrapawswalk.com.au in the above locations. You must have also raised $508 or more through your online fundraising page www.canberrapawswalk.com.au by midnight on 31 May 2026.
5. Maximum number of entries
A person/fundraiser can only be eligible for entry once.
6. Entry
The Promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible, corrupted or misdirected entries, claims or correspondence whether due to error, omission, alteration, tampering, deletion, theft, destruction, transmission interruption, communication failure or otherwise.
7. Entrant details
The information entrants provide will be used by the Promoter for the purpose of conducting this competition. By entering, entrants consent to the storage of their personal information on the database of the Promoter and the Promoter may use this information for future promotional and marketing purposes regarding animal products and services, caring for your animals, events, training and education, animal adoption and animal welfare issues.
8. Draw details
Entrants will be identified automatically using the registration and fundraising details entered through the Canberra Paws Walk website. The winner will be identified by staff located at RSPCA ACT.
9. Prize details
The winners will receive a 500 Club – exclusive access to RSPCA ACT’s VIP Marquee at Canberra Paws Walk.
10. Total prize pool
N/A
11. Notification of Winners
The winners will be notified no later 21 May 2026 by phone and/or email.
12. Publication details
The winner’s details may be published on the RSPCA ACT Canberra Paws Walk website and social media accounts.
13. Prize claim date
The winner’s details must be provided by no later than one week after notification of winning.
Canberra Paws Walk 2026 – Raise $1,016 Hero Hound Incentive
BY ENTERING THIS DRAW YOU AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE 'TERMS AND CONDITIONS' BELOW :
1. DRAW
RSPCA ACT – Canberra Paws Walk Hero Hound (raise $1,016) Incentive.
2. Promoter
RSPCA ACT (ABN 35 730 738 037)
3. Raffle Period
Entry closes 31 May 2026 at midnight AEDT or while stocks last.
4. Participant and Entry Restrictions
To be eligible to win you must have registered online for RSPCA ACT Canberra Paws Walk 2026 on the website URL LINK in the above locations. You must have also raised $1,016 or more through your online fundraising page www.canberrapawswalk.com.au by midnight on 31 May 2026.
5. Maximum number of entries
A person/fundraiser can only be eligible for entry once.
6. Entry
The Promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible, corrupted or misdirected entries, claims or correspondence whether due to error, omission, alteration, tampering, deletion, theft, destruction, transmission interruption, communication failure or otherwise.
7. Entrant details
The information entrants provide will be used by the Promoter for the purpose of conducting this competition. By entering, entrants consent to the storage of their personal information on the database of the Promoter and the Promoter may use this information for future promotional and marketing purposes regarding animal products and services, caring for your animals, events, training and education, animal adoption and animal welfare issues.
8. Draw details
Entrants will be identified automatically using the registration and fundraising details entered through the Canberra Paws Walk website. The winner will be identified by staff located at RSPCA ACT.
9. Prize details
The winners will receive a Special “Hero Hound” dog tag, naming rights to an RSPCA ACT adoptable pet, and a poorly drawn pet portrait of your pooch. This will be sent or collected from the RSPCA ACT shelter.
10. Total prize pool
N/A
11. Notification of Winners
The winners will be notified no later 31 May 2026 by phone and/or email.
12. Publication details
The winner’s details may be published on the RSPCA ACT Canberra Paws Walk website and social media accounts.
13. Prize claim date
The winner’s details must be provided by no later than one week after notification of winning.
Canberra Paws Walk 2026 – Invite a Friend Prize Draw
BY ENTERING THIS DRAW YOU AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE 'TERMS AND CONDITIONS' BELOW :
1. DRAW
RSPCA ACT – Canberra Paws Walk Invite a Friend Prize Draw - to win a15kg bag of Royal Canin Medium Breed Adult Dog Food
2. Promoter
RSPCA ACT (ABN 35 730 738 037)
3. Raffle Period
3. Raffle Period
Entry closes 23 May 2026 at midnight AEDT.
4. Participant and Entry Restrictions
To be eligible to win you must have registered online for RSPCA ACT Canberra Paws Walk 2026 on the website www.canberrapawswalk.com.au in the above locations. You must have also used the Invite a Friend function within your Fundraising Dashboard (www.canberrapawswalk.com.au/login/event) to invite a friend to register to a walk location.
5. Maximum number of entries
A person/fundraiser can only be eligible for entry once.
6. Entry
The Promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible, corrupted or misdirected entries, claims or correspondence whether due to error, omission, alteration, tampering, deletion, theft, destruction, transmission interruption, communication failure or otherwise.
7. Entrant details
The information entrants provide will be used by the Promoter for the purpose of conducting this competition. By entering, entrants consent to the storage of their personal information on the database of the Promoter and the Promoter may use this information for future promotional and marketing purposes regarding animal products and services, caring for your animals, events, training and education, animal adoption and animal welfare issues.
8. Draw details
Entrants will be identified automatically using the registration and fundraising details entered through the Canberra Paws Walk website. The winner will be identified by staff located at RSPCA ACT.
9. Prize details
15kg bag of Royal Canin Medium Adult Dog Food.
10. Total prize pool
N/A
11. Notification of Winners
The winners will be notified no later 31 May 2026 by phone and/or email.
12. Publication details
The winner’s details may be published on the RSPCA ACT Canberra Paws Walk website and social media accounts.
13. Prize claim date
The winner’s details must be provided by no later than one week after notification of winning. In person at RSPCA ACT shelter.
