TERMS & CONDITIONS

A legal disclaimer

Welcome to Black Bar and Restaurant Week (“BBRW”), an annual nationwide event dedicated to celebrating and connecting Black-owned bars, restaurants, and spirits with communities across the United States. By participating in, partnering with, or attending any events associated with BBRW, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Use of the Website
1.1 Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.
1.2 Permitted Use: You may use the Website for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes only. Any unauthorized use of the Website is prohibited.
1.3 Account Security: If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and for all activities under your account.

2. Intellectual Property
2.1 Ownership: All content on the Website, including text, images, logos, graphics, and videos, is the property of BBRW or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
2.2 Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, distribute, display, reproduce, or use any content from the Website without prior written permission from BBRW.

3. User-Generated Content
3.1 Submissions: By submitting any content (e.g., reviews, comments, photos) to the Website, you grant BBRW a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display the content for any purpose.
3.2 Prohibited Content: You agree not to submit content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, illegal, or violates the rights of any third party. BBRW reserves the right to remove any content at its sole discretion.

4. Links to Third-Party Websites

4.1 External Links: The Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. BBRW does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
4.2 User Responsibility: Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and policies before using them.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

5.1 "As-Is" Basis: The Website is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
5.2 No Guarantee: BBRW does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Website.

6. Limitation of Liability
6.1 No Liability: BBRW shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
6.2 Maximum Liability: In no event shall BBRW’s total liability exceed the amount paid by you, if any, to access the Website.

7. Prohibited Activities

7.1 Unauthorized Use: You agree not to engage in any activities that disrupt or interfere with the Website, including hacking, data mining, or transmitting malware.
7.2 Compliance: You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using the Website.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BBRW, its affiliates, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

9. Changes to Terms

BBRW reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Termination
BBRW may terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Illinois.