1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Downtown+ ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access the Service.
2. Description of Service
Downtown+ is a community-focused digital platform that connects local businesses with residents and visitors in downtown districts across multiple cities. Our Service provides:
- Business directory listings
- Event information
- Deals and promotions
- Community news
- Local business discovery tools
3. User Accounts
3.1 Registration
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You must:
- Be at least 13 years old (18 for business accounts)
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
3.2 Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account and agree to maintain the confidentiality of your password and account information.
4. Business Profiles
4.1 Business Listings
Businesses may create profiles containing:
- Business name and contact information
- Hours of operation
- Products and services
- Photos and descriptions
- Deals and promotions
4.2 Accuracy
Businesses must ensure all information is accurate, current, and not misleading. Downtown+ reserves the right to modify or remove listings that violate these Terms.
5. User Content
5.1 Content Ownership
You retain ownership of content you submit, but grant Downtown+ a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such content in connection with the Service.
5.2 Content Standards
User content must not:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Contain false or misleading information
- Include harmful or malicious code
- Harass, defame, or harm others
6. Intellectual Property
The Downtown+ name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of Downtown+. All content provided on the Service, except for user-generated content, is owned by or licensed to Downtown+ and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
7. Privacy
Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
8. Prohibited Uses
You may not:
- Use the Service for any illegal purposes
- Scrape, harvest, or collect data without permission
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service's operation
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Submit spam, chain letters, or unsolicited promotions
- Upload viruses or malicious code
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
9. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Downtown+ does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any business information, user content, or other materials available through the Service. We do not endorse any businesses, products, services, or content provided by third parties.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DOWNTOWN+ AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL DOWNTOWN+'S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Downtown+ and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify users through the Service or by other means. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
13. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Florida.
These Terms of Service were last updated on January 1, 2025