Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using https://searchrestaurantsnearme.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately stop using the Website.
2. Description of the Service
SearchRestaurantsNearMe.com is a platform that uses the Google Maps API, third-party jQuery plugins, and related technologies to help users find restaurants near their current location based on cuisine preferences. Your location is determined via Google geolocation API and input provided by you. The content on this Website is for informational purposes only.
3. No Legal Recourse Provision
By using this Website, you expressly agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you shall not initiate any legal action or claim against SearchRestaurantsNearMe.com or its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, partners, contractors, or licensors arising from or related to your use of the Website or the information provided therein. Any attempt to sue or otherwise pursue legal action against us shall be deemed null and void.
4. Use of the Website
- 1. Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
- 2. User Responsibility: You agree to use the Website solely for lawful purposes. You are responsible for ensuring that any data you provide is accurate and for maintaining the confidentiality of your usage.
- 3. Modifications: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website without prior notice.
- 4. Compliance with Laws and Terms of Use: By accessing and using the Services, you confirm that you are adhering to all applicable laws and regulations in your country of residence. You agree to use the Services in accordance with these Terms and relevant laws, ensuring that your actions do not infringe upon our legal rights or those of any third party.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website - including text, graphics, images, logos, and code—is the property of SearchRestaurantsNearMe.com or its licensors. No part of the Website may be reproduced, republished, or distributed without express written permission.
6. Third-Party Services and Content
The Website integrates third-party services (such as the Google Maps API and jQuery plugins) and content. We do not control and are not responsible for the practices or content of these third parties. Any information obtained through these third-party services is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind.
7. Accuracy, Availability, and No Affiliation
Information on listings (including hours, contact details, availability, pricing, ratings, and distance) may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated. We do not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, or availability of any information on the Website. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for any listed businesses and do not make any representations about their products, services, or practices. You must verify details directly with the restaurant before relying on them.
8. No Professional Advice; Dietary and Allergen Disclaimer
Content on the Website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice (including dietary, medical, or legal advice). Dietary claims (e.g., vegan, halal, allergen-free) are provided by third parties and not independently verified by us. Always confirm allergen and dietary information directly with the restaurant.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
No Warranty: The Website is provided “as is” without any warranty, express or implied. This includes, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages (including lost profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business interruption) arising out of or in connection with your use of—or inability to use—the Website, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. If liability is found notwithstanding the foregoing, our aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount you paid (if any) for access to the Service in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. Maximum Protection: You agree that these limitations of liability and the prohibition against legal actions are essential conditions of your use of the Website. If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable, the unenforceable part will be deemed severed from the remainder, which will remain in full force and effect.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SearchRestaurantsNearMe.com and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Website, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.
11. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms will be interpreted in accordance with applicable law. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved by a court of competent jurisdiction, subject to mandatory laws that may apply.
12. DMCA / Notice and Takedown
If you believe content on the Website infringes your rights, please contact us at support@searchrestaurantsnearme.com with sufficient detail to identify the allegedly infringing material, including URLs and your contact information. We will investigate and take appropriate action where required by law.
13. Termination and Changes to Service
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time without notice. We may also terminate or suspend access to the Website for any user who violates these Terms.
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
15. Entire Agreement; Waiver; Severability
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Website. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
16. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@searchrestaurantsnearme.com.
18. Trademarks
All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Website are the property of their respective owners. Any use of third-party marks does not imply endorsement or affiliation.
19. Acceptable Use and Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to: (a) scrape, crawl, or use any automated means to access the Website except in accordance with robots.txt; (b) interfere with or disrupt the Website or its servers; (c) circumvent access controls or rate limits; (d) use the Website for any unlawful purpose or to infringe the rights of others; or (e) copy, reproduce, or mirror any part of the Website except as expressly permitted by these Terms.
20. No Agency; No Partnership
Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or franchise relationship between you and us.
21. Survival
Sections relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution, and any other provisions which by their nature should survive termination shall survive the termination of these Terms.