Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: June 7, 2025
Welcome to CaterWhat ("we," "us," or "our"), a platform that allows users to view and explore business listings in their vicinity (the "Platform"). By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Platform, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. These Terms govern your use of the Platform, including any content, features, or services provided.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
3. Use of the Platform
3.1 Eligibility
To use the Platform, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account or submitting inquiries.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
3.2 Permitted Use
You may use the Platform to:
- Search for and view business listings in your vicinity.
- Contact businesses directly through the Platform or through their contact information listed on the Platform for business inquiries only (if applicable).
- Submit reviews or ratings for businesses, subject to our guidelines.
3.3 Prohibited Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Platform for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.
- Post or transmit false, misleading, or defamatory content.
- Post or transmit spams, harassment speech, unlawful, or inappropriate content.
- Attempt to access, modify, or interfere with the Platform’s systems, data, or security.
- Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to extract data from the Platform without our permission.
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
4. User Accounts
4.1 Account Creation
To access certain features of the Platform, you may need to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and current information during registration.
- Keep your account credentials confidential and secure.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.
4.2 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, including for violations of these Terms or suspected fraudulent activity.
5. Business Listings
5.1 Accuracy of Listings
We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about businesses listed on the Platform. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any listing. You are responsible for verifying the details of any business before engaging their services.
5.2 Interactions with Businesses
Any agreements, transactions, or disputes between you and a business listed on the Platform are solely between you and that business. We are not responsible for any issues arising from such interactions.
5.3 Removal of Listings
If you are the business owner of the business listed on our platform, you may contact us to have your business removed from our platform.
6. User Content
6.1 Submission of Content
You may submit reviews, ratings, or other content ("User Content") to the Platform. By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with the Platform.
6.2 Content Guidelines
User Content must not:
- Be false, misleading, or defamatory.
- Infringe on any third party’s intellectual property rights.
- Contain offensive, discriminatory, or unlawful material.
7. Intellectual Property
All content, trademarks, and materials on the Platform, including text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the Platform without our prior written consent.
8. Privacy
Your use of the Platform is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
9. Disclaimers
9.1 No Warranties
The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
9.2 Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third-party sites.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CaterWhat and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, or agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Platform, including but not limited to:
- Errors or inaccuracies in business listings.
- Disputes with businesses.
- Loss of data, revenue, or profits.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CaterWhat and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Platform, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Platform at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will cease immediately.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
13.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform will be resolved through binding arbitration in Ontario. You waive your right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.
14. Miscellaneous
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CaterWhat regarding your use of the Platform.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
14.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
14.4 Agreement Adjustments
We may modify this agreement at any time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or for other legitimate reasons. We will notify you of any changes via the contact information you provided during registration (e.g., email) at least 7 days before they take effect. If you continue to use our services after the changes become effective, you agree to the updated terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you may terminate this agreement by deleting your account before the changes take effect. If you are having trouble deleting your account, contact us at info@caterwhat.com.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: info@caterwhat.com