LA Gourmet Guide - Terms of Use

Last Updated: March 6, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the LA Gourmet Guide website (the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Definitions

  • “Service”: LA Gourmet Guide website and associated restaurant review platform
  • “User”: Any individual accessing or using the Service
  • “Content”: Any text, images, reviews, ratings, or other material posted on the Service
  • “LA Gourmet Guide”: The owners and operators of the restaurant review platform

3. User Eligibility

  • Users must be at least 18 years of age to create an account or submit reviews
  • Users under 18 may browse the Service but cannot create an account or submit content

4. User Rights and Obligations

4.1 User Rights

  • Access restaurant reviews and dining information
  • Submit reviews and ratings
  • Create a personal profile

4.2 User Obligations

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Refrain from:
    • Posting offensive or harmful content
    • Impersonating other users
    • Violating local or federal laws
    • Sharing personal information without consent

5. Intellectual Property

  • All original content on LA Gourmet Guide is protected by copyright
  • Users grant LA Gourmet Guide a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use submitted content
  • Users retain ownership of their original content
  • Commercial use of Service content requires explicit written permission

6. Content Ownership and Licensing

  • Users retain ownership of their submitted reviews and ratings
  • By submitting content, users grant LA Gourmet Guide a perpetual, royalty-free license to:
    • Publish
    • Modify
    • Distribute content across platforms

7. Limitation of Liability

LA Gourmet Guide is not responsible for:

  • Accuracy of user-generated reviews
  • Dining experiences at reviewed restaurants
  • Direct or indirect damages resulting from Service use
  • Maximum liability limited to $100 or the amount paid for Service

8. Dispute Resolution

  • Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration
  • Arbitration will be conducted in Los Angeles County, California
  • Governed by the laws of the United States and California

9. Service Termination

LA Gourmet Guide reserves the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate user accounts
  • Modify or discontinue Service
  • Remove content without notice
  • Block access for violation of Terms of Use

10. Modification of Terms

  • LA Gourmet Guide may update Terms of Use periodically
  • Users will be notified of significant changes
  • Continued use of Service constitutes acceptance of updated terms

11. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, contact:

12. Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the United States, with specific jurisdiction in Los Angeles County, California.

13. Severability

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

By using LA Gourmet Guide, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.