Terms of Service for ChowNearMe

Last Updated: April 26, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the ChowNearMe website ("the Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ChowNearMe, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Service Description

ChowNearMe is an online platform that connects users with various food-related businesses, including:

• Catering services
• Cooked meals providers
• Snacks and sweets vendors
• Packed meals services
• Restaurants
• Kakanin sellers
• Other food-related categories

3. User Registration and Account

3.1 To access certain features of the Website, you may need to create an account.
3.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information.
3.3 You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
3.4 You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Business Listings

4.1 Business owners may submit their establishments for listing on the Website.
4.2 All information provided must be accurate, current, and complete.
4.3 ChowNearMe reserves the right to remove or modify any listing at its discretion.
4.4 Business owners are responsible for updating their listing information.

5. User Content

5.1 Users may submit reviews, ratings, and comments ("User Content").
5.2 You retain ownership of your User Content but grant ChowNearMe a non-exclusive license to use it.
5.3 User Content must not be illegal, defamatory, obscene, or violate any third-party rights.
5.4 ChowNearMe reserves the right to remove any User Content at its discretion.

6. Privacy

Your use of the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms.

7. Prohibited Activities

Users shall not:
7.1 Post false or misleading information
7.2 Harass or harm other users
7.3 Use the Website for illegal purposes
7.4 Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website
7.5 Transmit malware or harmful code
7.6 Scrape or collect data without permission

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

8.1 The Website is provided "as is" without any warranties.
8.2 ChowNearMe does not guarantee the accuracy of listings or reviews.
8.3 We are not responsible for the quality of food or services provided by listed businesses.

9. Limitation of Liability

ChowNearMe shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.

10. Food Safety and Health

10.1 ChowNearMe is not responsible for food safety or quality.
10.2 Users should exercise caution and judgment when ordering food.
10.3 Business owners must comply with all applicable food safety regulations.

11. Intellectual Property

11.1 All Website content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
11.2 Users may not copy, modify, or distribute Website content without permission.

12. Modifications to Terms

12.1 ChowNearMe reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.
12.2 Users will be notified of significant changes.
12.3 Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

13. Termination

13.1 ChowNearMe may terminate or suspend access to the Website at any time.
13.2 Users may terminate their account at any time.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Republic of the Philippines.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@chownearme.com.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

By using ChowNearMe, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.