Terms of Service

Welcome to BitesLocal. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website biteslocal.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BitesLocal, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

BitesLocal is a restaurant discovery platform that provides:

• Restaurant information aggregated from multiple publicly available sources
• Menu data, including images, prices, and descriptions
• Location-based search and filtering
• Links to third-party delivery and ordering platforms

We do not operate, own, or control the restaurants listed on our Site. We are an information aggregation platform and are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, or availability of restaurant services.

3. User Responsibilities

When using BitesLocal, you agree to:

• Use the Site only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to interfere with the Site's functionality or security
• Not scrape, copy, or redistribute Site content without permission
• Not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site
• Respect intellectual property rights of BitesLocal and third parties

4. Restaurant Data and Accuracy

Restaurant data displayed on BitesLocal is aggregated from multiple sources and is provided "as is." We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, but we do not guarantee that:

• Restaurant information (hours, menus, prices) is current or accurate
• Menu items shown are currently available
• Prices displayed match actual restaurant prices
• Restaurants are currently operating or accepting orders

Always verify details directly with the restaurant before visiting or ordering.

5. Third-Party Services

BitesLocal may provide links to third-party services, including:

• Delivery platforms (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub)
• Restaurant websites and online ordering systems
• Social media platforms

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites or services. Your interactions with third-party platforms are governed by their respective terms and policies.

6. Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by BitesLocal and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or modify Site content without permission
• Use BitesLocal branding, logos, or trademarks without authorization
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from the Site

Restaurant data, menu images, and related content may be owned by third parties (restaurants, data providers). Use of such content is subject to applicable copyright and licensing restrictions.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights

We do not warrant that the Site will meet your requirements or that defects will be corrected.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BITESLOCAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or data
• Business interruption
• Food quality, safety, or allergic reactions
• Issues arising from third-party services (delivery delays, incorrect orders)

Our total liability for any claim arising out of your use of the Site shall not exceed $100 USD.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BitesLocal and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.