Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Baltimore Only (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these terms, do not use our services. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

Baltimore Only is an online business directory that connects consumers with local businesses in Baltimore, MD. Our Service includes business listings, reviews, ratings, and related features designed to help users discover and engage with local establishments.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, including the availability of any feature, database, or content.

3. User Accounts

Some features of our Service may require you to create an account. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Providing accurate and complete information during registration

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. Business Listings

Business owners who list on Baltimore Only agree to the following:

• All information provided must be accurate, current, and complete
• You have the authority to represent the business being listed
• You will promptly update information when changes occur
• You will not misrepresent your business or its services
• Paid listings are subject to our refund policy and subscription terms

Baltimore Only reserves the right to remove, modify, or refuse any listing that violates these Terms or our community standards, with or without notice.

5. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Harass, abuse, or threaten other users or business owners
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or violates any law
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service without our express permission
• Collect or harvest user data without consent
• Post fake reviews or manipulate ratings

6. Reviews and User Content

By submitting reviews, photos, or other content ("User Content"), you:

• Grant Baltimore Only a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute your User Content
• Represent that you own or have the right to submit the content
• Agree that your content reflects your honest opinions and experiences
• Accept that we may remove content that violates our guidelines

We do not endorse any User Content and are not responsible for its accuracy or reliability.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by Baltimore Only and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Baltimore Only. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

Baltimore Only does not verify the accuracy of business information or reviews and makes no guarantees regarding the quality, safety, or legality of listed businesses or their services.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BALTIMORE ONLY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Baltimore Only, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which Baltimore Only operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact Information

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

[email protected]