Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BrewAtlas, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.

Description of Service

BrewAtlas is a community-driven platform that helps specialty coffee enthusiasts discover, review, and share exceptional coffee shops around the world. We provide tools for finding cafes, reading and writing reviews, creating lists, and connecting with other coffee lovers.

User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

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.

User-Generated Content

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit (reviews, photos, lists, comments). By posting content, you grant BrewAtlas a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with the platform.

Content Guidelines

You agree not to post content that:

• Is false, misleading, or fraudulent
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains hate speech, harassment, or threats
• Is spam, promotional, or commercial in nature (unless authorized)
• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Contains malware or harmful code

Review Authenticity

Reviews should be honest and based on genuine experiences. Fake reviews, reviews posted in exchange for compensation, or reviews intended to manipulate ratings are strictly prohibited.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the platform for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the platform's operation
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect user information without consent
• Post competitive or commercial content without authorization

Intellectual Property

The BrewAtlas platform, including its design, features, text, graphics, logos, and code, is owned by BrewAtlas and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express permission.

Third-Party Content and Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or display third-party content. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

Disclaimers

BrewAtlas is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that:

• The platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Information on the platform is accurate or complete
• Defects will be corrected
• The platform is free from viruses or harmful components

Cafe information (hours, locations, menus) is provided by the community and may not be current. Always verify information before visiting.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BrewAtlas and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the platform.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BrewAtlas from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the platform, your content, or your violation of these Terms.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the platform or via email. Continued use of BrewAtlas after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which BrewAtlas operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of BrewAtlas shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of our jurisdiction.

Contact Us

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

Email: legal@brewatlas.com