terms of use for Melbourne Dining

Last Updated: February 7, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to MELBOURNE DINING ("Website"). These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MELBOURNE DINING ("we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of melbournedining.com, including any content, functionality, and services offered through the Website.

2. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use the Website. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of such changes.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content, features, and functionality of the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are the exclusive property of MELBOURNE DINING or its licensors and are protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The compilation of all content on this Website is our exclusive property and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

4. GOOGLE MAPS PLATFORM INTEGRATION

Our Website utilizes the Google Maps Platform to provide restaurant information. The restaurant data displayed on our Website is primarily sourced through the Google Maps Platform and is subject to Google's terms of service. We maintain this information in accordance with Google's requirements and display it with appropriate attribution and in compliance with Google's terms of service. While most restaurant information is displayed as provided through the Google Maps API, certain features of our Website involve processing this data through artificial intelligence systems to generate additional insights, analysis, and derived content. Users acknowledge that while the base restaurant information depends on Google Maps Platform data, our Website may present enhanced or analyzed versions of this information based on our proprietary frameworks and methodologies. This processing is designed to provide additional value while maintaining the integrity of the original data.

5. USE LICENSE

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license specifically prohibits: modifying or copying Website materials; using any data for commercial purposes; attempting to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Website; removing any copyright or proprietary notations; or transferring materials to another person or entity.

6. USER COMMUNICATIONS

By using our contact forms or communicating with us through the Website, you agree that any information provided will be accurate and current. We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or cancel orders at our discretion, including, without limitation, if we believe that user conduct violates applicable laws or is harmful to our interests.

7. PROMOTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

When submitting our contact forms, you have the option to consent to receiving promotional communications from us by checking the box stating 'I agree to receive updates from MELBOURNE DINING.' If you provide such consent, these communications may include newsletters, updates, and marketing materials related to our services. This consent is entirely voluntary, and you may opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each communication or by contacting us directly. If you do not check the consent box, we will not send you promotional communications and will only use your contact information to respond to your specific inquiry.

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by MELBOURNE DINING. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites that you visit.

9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Website and all content, materials, information, software, products, and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Website.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MELBOURNE DINING shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your access to or use of the Website.

11. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within Victoria, Australia, for the resolution of any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Website.

12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

In the event of any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the Website, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiations. If such negotiations are unsuccessful, the parties agree to seek mediation through a Victorian dispute resolution service before pursuing litigation. Any litigation shall be conducted in the courts of Victoria, Australia.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MELBOURNE DINING and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Website or any violation of these Terms of Use.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at: [Insert Contact Information]