Terms of Service

Welcome to MiamiExplore. By accessing or using our website at miamiexplore.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our platform.

About MiamiExplore

MiamiExplore is an independent directory and guide platform that provides curated information, ratings, reviews, and recommendations about restaurants, hotels, attractions, nightlife venues, and other places across Miami. Our content is based on research, evaluation, and community contributions.

MiamiExplore is operated by MiamiExplore ("we," "us," "our"). We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or agents of any venues, businesses, or establishments listed on our platform. Listings on MiamiExplore do not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of any venue's quality, safety, or services.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using MiamiExplore (including all related domains and mobile applications, collectively the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

Use of Service

You may use MiamiExplore for personal, non-commercial purposes to discover, research, and explore venues in Miami. When using our Service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information when creating an account
• Keep your account credentials secure and confidential
• Not use our Service for any unlawful purpose
• Not use automated systems or bots to access our platform
• Not scrape, copy, or redistribute our content without permission
• Not interfere with or disrupt the operation of our service
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's consent to use the Service.

User Accounts

You may create an account to access additional features such as saving venues and creating collections. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for all activity that occurs under it. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent or suspicious activity, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

User Content

Our Service may allow you to submit, post, or share content such as reviews, ratings, photos, comments, and collections ("User Content"). You are solely responsible for your User Content and represent that you own or have the necessary rights to share it.

By submitting User Content, you grant MiamiExplore a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, display, distribute, and create derivative works from your User Content in connection with operating, promoting, and improving the Service. This license continues for as long as your User Content remains on the Service.

You may delete your User Content at any time through your account. Upon deletion, we will make reasonable efforts to remove it from the Service, though cached or archived copies may persist for a limited period.

You agree not to submit User Content that:

• Is false, misleading, defamatory, or intentionally deceptive
• Infringes any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
• Contains unlawful, threatening, abusive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material
• Constitutes spam, solicitation, or unauthorized advertising
• Impersonates any person or entity

We reserve the right to remove, screen, or edit User Content at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason.

Content and Information

All content on MiamiExplore, including venue information, ratings, descriptions, images, and recommendations, is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy:

• Venue details such as opening hours, prices, menus, and availability may change without notice
• Ratings and scores reflect our assessment methodology and may differ from your personal experience
• We recommend verifying information directly with venues before visiting
• We are not responsible for any decisions made based on information on our platform

Intellectual Property

All content, design, logos, graphics, photographs, text, software, and other materials on MiamiExplore (excluding User Content) are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit our content without prior written permission.

Advertising and Affiliate Relationships

MiamiExplore may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks and may include affiliate links to third-party products and services. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Some listings or content on MiamiExplore may be sponsored, promoted, or featured in exchange for compensation. Sponsored content will be identified as such where required by applicable law. The presence of advertising, affiliate links, or sponsored content does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products or services.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to, and will not assist or enable others to:

• Use automated systems, bots, scrapers, or similar tools to access, retrieve, copy, or index any portion of the Service, except as expressly permitted through our robots.txt file or with our prior written consent
• Reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content from the Service for commercial purposes without our written permission
• Post fake or defamatory reviews, trade reviews with others, or compensate anyone to post, modify, or remove a review
• Use the Service to harass, threaten, stalk, or intimidate any person, or to promote discrimination or bigotry
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other user accounts, or connected systems
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code through the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Service or impose an unreasonable load on our infrastructure
• Circumvent or interfere with any security-related features of the Service
• Use the Service to violate any applicable law or regulation

Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, including venue websites, booking platforms, and social media pages. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that our service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. We disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MiamiExplore and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

In no event shall our total liability exceed the greater of one hundred dollars ($100) or the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MiamiExplore and its operators, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of MiamiExplore after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

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 provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of MiamiExplore shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

General Provisions

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and MiamiExplore regarding your use of the Service. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at [email protected].