Effective Date: 15.10.2025
Welcome to BiteRates (“BiteRates”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website https://www.biterates.com (the “Site”) and any related services, features, or content provided by us (collectively, the “Service”).
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the Site immediately.
1. Service Description
1.1. BiteRates provides an online platform for discovering, rating, and reviewing businesses, restaurants, and other locations.
1.2. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice or liability.
1.3. Location-Based Features
Our Service may request access to your device’s location to verify your proximity to certain venues before allowing you to post reviews or ratings.
By enabling these features, you consent to the temporary use of your device’s location data solely for verification purposes.
We do not permanently store, track, or share your personal location information with third parties.
2. Eligibility and Account Registration
2.1. To use certain features of the Service (e.g., submitting reviews, creating a profile), you may be required to create a user account (“Account”).
2.2. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to maintain the security of your login credentials.
2.3. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your Account. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.
3. User Content and Conduct
3.1. You retain ownership of any content you post (“User Content”), but by submitting it, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.
3.2. You agree not to post or share content that:
- is false, misleading, or deceptive;
- infringes any copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity right;
- contains offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory material;
- promotes illegal or harmful activity;
- includes promotional or advertising content without our prior written consent.
3.3. We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove User Content that violates these Terms or applicable law.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers;
- use any automated means (e.g., scraping, crawling, data mining) to access the Site;
- impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation;
- use the Site for unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purposes.
Your use of the Service must comply with all applicable laws, including EU and U.S. regulations (e.g., GDPR, CAN-SPAM Act, CCPA, and FTC rules).
5. Intellectual Property
All materials, content, and design elements on the Site (including text, graphics, logos, and data) are owned or licensed by BiteRates and protected under intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.
6. Data Protection and Privacy (GDPR & U.S. Compliance)
6.1. BiteRates processes personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and applicable U.S. privacy laws (including CCPA/CPRA where relevant).
6.2. For details on how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
6.3. Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) have specific rights under GDPR, including access, rectification, deletion, restriction, and data portability.
6.4. Users in the United States may have additional rights under state privacy laws (e.g., the right to opt out of the sale of personal data).
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by BiteRates.
We are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.
We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any third-party site you visit.
8. Disclaimers
8.1. The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
8.2. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted, or that any content will be accurate or up-to-date.
8.3. Your use of the Service is at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BiteRates and its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including loss of profits, data, or goodwill) arising from your use or inability to use the Service.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BiteRates, its affiliates, and staff from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your Account or access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms.
Upon termination, all licenses and rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” revised accordingly.
Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction (Dual-Region Framework)
Applicable Law by Region
- For EU/EEA/UK users: Governed by the laws of the Republic of Ireland, exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Dublin, Ireland.
- For U.S. and other users: Governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Delaware, U.S.A.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is excluded.
If you access the Service from outside these regions, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Contact Us
info@biterates.com
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