terms and conditions - effective date: june 21, 2025

these terms and conditions ("terms") explain how you can use the localite.nyc website (the "website"), which is provided by localite ("we," "us," or "our"). by using or visiting the website, you're agreeing to these terms. if you don't agree with any part of these terms, please don't use the website.

1. agreeing to these terms

when you use localite.nyc, you're confirming that you've read, understood, and agree to these terms, as well as our privacy policy, which is also part of these terms. these terms apply to everyone who visits or uses the website.

2. what localite.nyc is for

localite.nyc is here to give you a suggested list of restaurants in new york city. we want to help you find and discover places to eat.

3. what you need to do (and not do)

when you use localite.nyc, you agree to:

• use it legally: only use the website for legal things and in a way that doesn't mess with anyone else's use or enjoyment of it.

• understand the info: know that the restaurant information on localite.nyc is just for general info. we try our best to be accurate, but restaurant details (like menus, prices, hours) can change fast. we don't promise that everything is always perfect, complete, or up-to-date. you should always double-check details directly with the restaurants before you make plans.

• no business use (unless we say ok): don't use the website for any business reasons without our clear written permission.

• no harmful stuff: don't do anything that could break, disable, overload, or hurt the website, or stop anyone else from using it. this means no viruses, worms, or other bad code.

• respect our stuff: don't copy, reproduce, share, or create new things from any content on the website without our written permission first.

4. who owns what (intellectual property)

everything on localite.nyc—like the text, pictures, logos, images, restaurant data, and software—belongs to localite or our content providers. it's all protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. you can't use any content from the website without our clear written permission.

5. things we don't guarantee

• "as is" and "as available": the website and all its content are given to you "as is" and "as available," meaning we don't make any promises or guarantees about them, whether stated or implied.

• no promises: we don't guarantee how the website will work or the accuracy of the info, content, or materials on it.

• other websites: localite.nyc might have links to other websites or services that we don't own or control. we're not responsible for what's on those other sites, their privacy policies, or how they operate. you agree that localite isn't responsible for any damage or loss that happens because you used or relied on any content, goods, or services from those other websites.

6. how far our responsibility goes

as much as the law allows, localite, our affiliates, directors, employees, or agents will never be responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages. this includes things like lost profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses that come from: (i) your use or inability to use the website; (ii) anything a third party does or says on the website; (iii) any content you get from the website; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or changes to your information. this applies whether it's based on a guarantee, contract, tort (like negligence), or any other legal idea, even if we knew such damage could happen, and even if a solution mentioned here doesn't achieve its main purpose.

7. if something goes wrong (indemnification)

you agree to defend, protect, and hold localite (and our licensees, licensors, employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors) harmless from any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debts (including attorney's fees) that come from your use of the website or from you breaking these terms.

8. which laws apply

these terms are governed by and will be interpreted under the laws of the state of new york, without looking at its conflict of law rules. you agree that any disputes related to these terms or your use of the website will be handled by the state and federal courts in new york city, new york.

9. changes to these terms

we can change or replace these terms at any time if we think it's necessary. if a change is a big one, we'll try to give you at least 30 days' notice before the new terms take effect. we'll decide what counts as a "material change." by continuing to use our website after new terms are in effect, you agree to follow them. if you don't agree to the new terms, then you can't use the website anymore.

10. if one part is invalid

if any part of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the rest of the terms will still be valid and in effect.

11. the whole agreement

these terms, along with our privacy policy, make up the entire agreement between you and localite about your use of the website. they replace any other agreements or understandings we might have had before, whether written or spoken.

12. get in touch

if you have any questions about these terms, please submit a query on our submissions page or email us at info@localite.nyc.

privacy policy for localite.nyc - effective date: june 21, 2025

your privacy is important to us. this privacy policy explains how localite ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit and use localite.nyc (the "website"). by using the website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. information we collect

we collect different types of information to provide and improve our service to you.

a. information you give us directly:

• contact information: if you reach out to us with questions or feedback (for example, through a "contact us" form or email), you might provide us with your name, email address, or other contact details. we use this to respond to your inquiries.

b. information we collect automatically:

when you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically. this helps us understand how people use localite.nyc and improve your experience.

• usage data: we gather information about how you access and use the website. this can include your computer's internet protocol (ip) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our website that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

• cookies and tracking technologies: we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.

  • cookies are small data files placed on your device. they often include an anonymous unique identifier. you can tell your browser to refuse all cookies or to let you know when a cookie is being sent. but if you don't accept cookies, some parts of our website might not work for you. examples of cookies we might use:

    • session cookies: these are temporary and are used to operate our service.

    • preference cookies: these remember your preferences and various settings.

    • security cookies: these are used for security purposes.

  • we might also use web beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information, and to improve and analyze our website.

2. how we use your information

localite uses the collected data for various purposes:

• to provide and maintain our website.

• to notify you about changes to our website or services.

• to allow you to participate in interactive features of our website when you choose to do so.

• to provide customer support.

• to gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our website.

• to monitor the usage of our website.

• to detect, prevent, and address technical issues.

3. sharing your information

we do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. we may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

we may also share your information in these specific situations:

• with service providers: we may use third-party companies and individuals to help us operate our website (e.g., website hosting, analytics). these third parties will have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

• for legal reasons: we may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). this includes protecting our rights or property, preventing or investigating possible wrongdoing in connection with the website, protecting the personal safety of users or the public, or protecting against legal liability.

4. data security

the security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. links to other sites

our website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. if you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. we strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. we have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

6. children's privacy

our website is not intended for anyone under the age of 13 ("children"). we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. if you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. if we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

7. changes to this privacy policy

we may update our privacy policy from time to time. we will let you know about any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page. we'll also update the "effective date" at the top of this privacy policy. we encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes. changes to this privacy policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

8. contact us

if you have any questions about this privacy policy, please submit a query on our submissions page or email us at info@localite.nyc.