Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to bestofthe.city. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the bestofthe.city website and services (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

1. Description of Service

bestofthe.city is a local business discovery and ranking platform that allows users to view, submit, promote, and vote on business listings. Rankings may be influenced by user voting, listing activity, and promotional placements.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement.

3. Business Listings

3.1 Accuracy of Information

Businesses submitting listings are responsible for ensuring all information provided is accurate, current, and lawful.

3.2 Listing Approval and Removal

We reserve the right to review, approve, modify, suspend, or remove any listing at our sole discretion, including listings that:

  • Are misleading or inaccurate
  • Violate laws or regulations
  • Infringe intellectual property rights
  • Are abusive, fraudulent, or spam

3.3 No Endorsement

Inclusion or ranking of a business does not constitute an endorsement by bestofthe.city.

4. Voting and Rankings

  • Voting is limited to prevent fraud and abuse
  • Automated, incentivized, or manipulative voting is prohibited
  • We may reset, adjust, or invalidate votes at any time
  • Rankings are provided for informational and entertainment purposes

5. Paid Features and Advertising

bestofthe.city may offer paid listings, promoted placements, or advertising opportunities. Payment does not guarantee ranking position or performance unless explicitly stated.

All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for unlawful purposes
  • Attempt to interfere with site security or functionality
  • Submit false, misleading, or infringing content
  • Scrape, copy, or harvest data without permission
  • Manipulate rankings, votes, or listings

7. Intellectual Property

All site content, branding, and software are the property of bestofthe.city or its licensors. Users retain ownership of content they submit but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote that content.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

We are not responsible for third-party websites, services, or advertisements linked from the Service.

9. Disclaimers

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties regarding accuracy, availability, or reliability of listings, rankings, or content.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, bestofthe.city shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Service.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless bestofthe.city from claims arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time for violations of these Terms or for any reason at our discretion.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the applicable state in which bestofthe.city operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

bestofthe.city
Email: [email protected]

These Terms of Service are provided for general informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice.