Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Bored in Santa Cruz ("Site," "we," "our," or "us"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

2. Description of Service

Bored in Santa Cruz provides a platform for discovering activities, restaurants, and experiences in Santa Cruz, California. Our services include activity recommendations, reviews, weather-based suggestions, an AI chatbot, and user accounts for saving favorites and writing reviews.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or any other reason we deem necessary.

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit (reviews, comments, etc.). By posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content on our Site.

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Post offensive, defamatory, or harassing content
• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Post spam or unsolicited advertisements
• Attempt to hack, scrape, or exploit our Site
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Post content containing viruses or malicious code

4.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable. We are not obligated to monitor all content but may do so at our discretion.

5. Reviews and Ratings

When writing reviews:

• Base your review on your own genuine experience
• Be honest, fair, and constructive
• Do not post reviews in exchange for compensation unless disclosed
• Do not post fake or misleading reviews
• You may only post one review per business/activity
• Businesses may not review their own establishment or competitors

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All content on our Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, is the property of Bored in Santa Cruz or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit any content without our written permission.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, businesses, or services. We are not responsible for the content, products, services, or practices of third parties. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them.

8. Affiliate Relationships

Affiliate Disclosure: We may earn commissions when you book through our affiliate partner links (Viator, Booking.com, GetYourGuide, etc.) at no additional cost to you. These partnerships help us keep the Site free and up-to-date. Our recommendations are based on quality and relevance, not solely on commission potential.

9. Advertising and Partnerships

Some businesses featured on our Site may have paid partnership arrangements. Featured partners are clearly marked with badges such as "Featured Partner," "Silver Partner," or "Gold Sponsor." Paid placements do not influence our recommendation algorithms or review ratings.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Availability or uninterrupted access to the Site
• Quality, safety, or legality of businesses listed
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights

We do not guarantee the accuracy of business hours, prices, availability, or other information. Always verify details directly with businesses before visiting.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BORED IN SANTA CRUZ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bored in Santa Cruz, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you post on the Site

13. Weather and Recommendation Disclaimer

Weather forecasts and activity recommendations are provided for informational purposes only. Weather conditions can change rapidly and unexpectedly. Always check current conditions and forecasts before engaging in outdoor activities. We are not responsible for weather-related injuries, damages, or disappointments.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitute acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Santa Cruz County, California, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: