Terms of Use
Welcome to [Directory Name], a comprehensive restaurant directory designed to connect users with a wide array of dining options. By accessing or using our website or services (collectively, “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). These Terms apply to all users of the Services, including casual visitors, diners (“Users”), and restaurants listed or seeking to be listed on our directory (“Restaurants”).
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Services.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, with an updated effective date. By continuing to use the Services after changes are made, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
3. Use of Services
a. Users: You may use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes to find dining options, read and submit reviews, and interact with Restaurants.
b. Restaurants: You may use the Services to list your restaurant, update your profile, and buying services and resources for promoting your restaurant.
4. Content and Conduct
a. You agree to only provide content or information that does not violate the law nor anyone’s rights (including intellectual property rights).
b. Restaurants are responsible for ensuring that their listings are accurate, do not mislead Users, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
5. Intellectual Property
All content provided on the Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of [Directory Name] or its content suppliers and protected by international copyright laws.
6. User Reviews
Users may post reviews of Restaurants. While we do not censor reviews, we reserve the right to remove reviews that violate our content guidelines or are deemed harmful, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate.
7. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy describes how we handle the information you provide to us when you use our Services. By using the Services, you agree that [Directory Name] can use such data in accordance with our privacy policies.
8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. [Directory Name] disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. [Directory Name] will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless [Directory Name] and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Services or your violation of these Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.
11. Contact Us
For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [Contact Information].
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately.
13. User Accounts and Security
Users are responsible for safeguarding the password that they use to access the Services and for any activities or actions under their password. You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.
14. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Services may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by [Directory Name]. [Directory Name] has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that [Directory Name] shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such web sites or services.
15. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the use of the Services shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Association] in the jurisdiction of [Location]. Both parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the arbitrators.
16. Accessibility
[Directory Name] is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Please contact us if you encounter accessibility barriers on [Directory Name].
17. Subscription Services and Payments
For Restaurants subscribing to premium listings or users subscribing to any paid features, the following terms apply: Subscription fees are billed on a pre-pay basis and are non-refundable; the subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Prices are subject to change upon renewal.
18. Content Ownership and License
By posting content on our platform, users and restaurants grant [Directory Name] a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such content on and through the Services.
19. Modifications to the Service
[Directory Name] reserves the right at any time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that [Directory Name] shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.
20. User Interactions
[Directory Name] does not oversee or have any control over any interaction between users and restaurants, including transactions for goods or services. [Directory Name] is not liable for disputes, claims, losses, injuries, or damage of any kind that might arise out of or relate to such interactions.
By using [Directory Name], you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Use and agree to be bound by them.