Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Georgian Food Near Me ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website georgianfoodnearme.com (the "Site") and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Georgian Food Near Me is a directory platform that helps users discover Georgian restaurants and culinary experiences. Our Service includes:

• Restaurant directory and search functionality
• Location-based restaurant recommendations
• Restaurant information, reviews, and ratings
• Integration with Google Maps and Places API
• User-generated content features
• Administrative tools for restaurant owners

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Service, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Ensuring your account information remains accurate and up-to-date

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent restaurant information
• Submit fake reviews or ratings
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Upload malicious code or viruses
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to access or scrape our Site
• Impersonate others or create fake accounts
• Spam or send unsolicited communications

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of content you submit to our Service, including reviews, ratings, photos, and comments ("User Content").

5.2 License to Use

By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Display, reproduce, and distribute your content on our platform
• Modify and adapt content for technical and editorial purposes
• Use content for promotional and marketing purposes

5.3 Content Standards

All User Content must:

• Be accurate and truthful
• Not violate any laws or third-party rights
• Not contain harmful, offensive, or inappropriate material
• Be relevant to Georgian cuisine and restaurants

5.4 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms or our community guidelines.

6. Google Maps and Third-Party Services

7. Restaurant Owners and Business Listings

7.1 Business Information

Restaurant owners may claim and manage their business listings. You represent that you have the authority to manage the business information you submit.

7.2 Accuracy of Information

Business owners are responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate business information
• Updating hours, contact details, and menu information
• Responding to customer inquiries appropriately
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, functionality, and content (excluding User Content), is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws.

8.2 Trademark Rights

"Georgian Food Near Me" and related marks are our trademarks. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

8.3 Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us at info@georgianfoodnearme.com with details of the alleged infringement.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Service Disclaimers

10.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Service.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease, but provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability will survive.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our Site and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

15. Severability

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

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: