Terms & Conditions

Welcome to AuthFoodMaps! These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of our website and services. By using our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AuthFoodMaps, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and any other guidelines or rules applicable to specific services or features. We reserve the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Your continued use of AuthFoodMaps signifies your acceptance of any revised terms.

2. Use of the Website

AuthFoodMaps is designed to help users discover authentic restaurants and share their dining experiences. We provide a platform for users to post reviews, upload photos, and engage with restaurant-related content. To use our website, you must be at least 18 years old or have obtained parental consent. As a user, you agree to the following:

  • Accuracy of Information: You must provide accurate and current information when creating an account or submitting content. You are solely responsible for your account security and for any activity that occurs under your account.
  • Respectful Behavior: You agree not to post content that is offensive, defamatory, hateful, threatening, or discriminatory. Harassment, abusive language, and personal attacks are strictly prohibited.
  • Compliance with Laws: You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using AuthFoodMaps. Any content that violates legal provisions or rights of others will be removed, and offenders may be reported to authorities.

3. User-Generated Content

AuthFoodMaps allows users to submit and share their content, such as reviews, comments, photos, ratings, and restaurant updates. By uploading or submitting content, you grant AuthFoodMaps a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, distribute, modify, and display your content. You also agree to:

  • Ownership of Content: You confirm that you own the rights to the content you submit, or you have obtained all necessary permissions from the rightful owner.
  • Truthfulness: You agree to post honest and unbiased reviews. Fake reviews or content that intentionally misleads others is strictly prohibited.
  • Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the content you submit, and you must not infringe on intellectual property, privacy rights, or any other legal rights of third parties.

4. Prohibited Activities: Web Scraping & Web Abuse

AuthFoodMaps employs measures to protect the integrity and availability of our services. Users and third parties are strictly prohibited from engaging in the following activities:

  • Web Scraping & Automated Data Collection: The use of web scrapers, bots, spiders, crawlers, or any other automated means to access or collect data from our website is forbidden. Unauthorized extraction of information is considered an infringement of our intellectual property and may lead to immediate account termination, legal action, and financial penalties.
  • Excessive Requests & Network Disruption: Any action that may disrupt, overburden, or interfere with the performance of AuthFoodMaps or its associated servers is prohibited. This includes excessive API calls, multiple concurrent requests, or denial-of-service attacks.
  • Circumvention of Access Controls: You must not attempt to bypass, modify, or evade security measures or access restrictions implemented by AuthFoodMaps.

Violations of these prohibitions may result in termination of access, loss of privileges, legal actions, and notifications to law enforcement agencies.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features, and functionality on AuthFoodMaps—including text, images, logos, software, and design elements—are the property of AuthFoodMaps or our licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use the content for personal and non-commercial purposes only. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or exploitation of our content is strictly prohibited.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

AuthFoodMaps values your privacy. Our collection and use of your personal information are governed by our [Privacy Policy]. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy. If you have questions about how we handle your data, please refer to the Privacy Policy or contact our support team.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

AuthFoodMaps strives to provide accurate information and a seamless user experience. However, we cannot guarantee that all information, services, or features will be error-free, accurate, or uninterrupted. Therefore, the following disclaimers apply:

  • No Warranties: AuthFoodMaps is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our content, services, or materials.
  • No Endorsements: Reviews, ratings, and comments on our website reflect the opinions of users and do not constitute endorsements or representations by AuthFoodMaps.
  • Limitation of Liability: AuthFoodMaps is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website, your reliance on user-generated content, or any other matter related to AuthFoodMaps.

8. Termination and Account Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms & Conditions, engage in abusive behavior, or commit illegal activities. In such cases, we may restrict your access to the website, remove your content, and take other measures to enforce our terms.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

AuthFoodMaps may include links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience, and we are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of external sites. Accessing linked sites is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and policies.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the state or jurisdiction in which AuthFoodMaps operates. In the event of a dispute, you agree to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiations. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in our operating jurisdiction.

11. Changes to the Terms

AuthFoodMaps reserves the right to update, modify, or replace these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be communicated via the website, and it is your responsibility to review these terms periodically. Continued use of AuthFoodMaps after the modifications implies acceptance of the new terms.

12. Web Scraping & Abuse Consequences

We take a strict approach to maintaining the security and integrity of our services. Users or entities found violating our policies through web scraping, unauthorized data mining, or abuse of our website will face:

  • Immediate suspension or permanent termination of accounts.
  • Legal actions to recover damages and losses incurred.
  • Reporting to law enforcement and relevant authorities.

If you believe someone is misusing our website, please report the issue to support@authfoodmaps.com.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or need further information regarding these Terms & Conditions, please feel free to contact us at support@authfoodmaps.com. We value your feedback and are here to help.

By using AuthFoodMaps, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions. Thank you for being a part of our community and for using AuthFoodMaps to explore and share authentic dining experiences!

Last update: September 12, 2024