Terms and Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By accessing and using www.Charleston-Foodie.com (referred to as “the website”), you acknowledge and agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions, along with our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference.

The term “you” refers to any individual who accesses, views, or uses the website. Charleston Foodie, LLC (“we”, “us”, or “our”) reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website implies that you have accepted any changes. It is your responsibility to regularly review these terms for updates.

If you disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, please refrain from using the website.

AGE RESTRICTION AND U.S. USERS ONLY

This website is intended for use by individuals over 18 years of age. As outlined in our Privacy Policy, individuals under this age, including children, are prohibited from using the website. We do not offer products or services to individuals residing in the European Union, as per the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Additionally, we make no representations regarding the availability or appropriateness of our products and services for use outside the United States.

PRIVACY POLICY

We value your privacy. Acceptance of our Privacy Policy is integrated into these Terms and Conditions. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details.

DISCLAIMER

Your agreement to our Disclaimer is a key part of these Terms and Conditions. For more information, please review our Disclaimer.

DISPUTES AND GOVERNING LAW

You agree to waive your right to pursue any legal claims, present or future, that arise from or relate to the website or our products and services. In the event of a dispute, these Terms will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of South Carolina, USA.

You consent to the jurisdiction of state and federal courts in South Carolina, regardless of the conflict of law principles or your location when a dispute occurs. You agree to resolve any disputes first through mandatory arbitration in South Carolina, bearing all associated costs. Good faith participation in arbitration is a prerequisite to pursuing any other legal actions. In the event legal proceedings are pursued after arbitration, the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and legal costs.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, videos, and design (collectively referred to as “Content”) on this website is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws. This excludes content owned by others, which we are permitted to use. You are granted a limited, revocable license to download or print Content for personal, non-commercial, and educational use, provided you do not infringe on any copyright or intellectual property rights.

You agree not to modify, copy, distribute, reproduce, display, publish, sell, or create derivative works from any part of the Content without our written permission. You are responsible for respecting these rights and complying with relevant laws.

USER CONTENT AND LAWFUL USE

When submitting content to our website or social media platforms, you affirm that you own the content or have obtained permission to distribute it. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, publish, and share your content across our website and social media.

You agree not to upload or distribute any unlawful or harmful content, including but not limited to: (a) anything infringing on others’ rights; (b) offensive, abusive, or vulgar material; (c) content encouraging illegal conduct; (d) malicious software such as viruses; (e) unauthorized attempts to access the website; (f) unsolicited materials that disrupt the website’s operation.

You are responsible for ensuring your use of the website is lawful and agree to bear any damages resulting from violations of these Terms.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may include links to third-party websites. While we may participate in affiliate marketing by promoting third-party products or services, we do not control these websites. Once you leave our website, these Terms and Conditions no longer apply.

We are not responsible for any information or transactions conducted through third-party websites. You assume full responsibility for your use of third-party links and agree that we are not liable for any resulting damages.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

We may offer both free and paid products on this website. By accessing these products, you are granted a limited, personal, non-exclusive license for personal use only.

You may not share, modify, sell, copy, reproduce, reverse-engineer, or otherwise exploit any of our products without express written consent.

TERMINATION

We reserve the right to limit, revoke, or terminate your access to the website or any content you provide at any time, without notice, for any reason.

NO REFUNDS

All product and service sales are final, and no refunds will be issued. We aim to offer high-quality products at reasonable prices, and by purchasing, you agree to these terms.

NO WARRANTIES

The website and all content, products, and services provided are offered “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, performance, or availability of the website. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, to the fullest extent permissible by law.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

You agree that we shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the website, including but not limited to loss of income, data, or any errors or system failures. Your use of the website is at your sole risk.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your actions, violations of these Terms, or infringement of others’ rights.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the website. They replace any prior communications or agreements, whether written or verbal.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid by a court, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

CONTACT

For any questions, please contact us at [email protected].