1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Rice Village Shops (ricevillageshops.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.
2. Description of Service
Rice Village Shops is an online directory and guide for businesses located in and around the Rice Village shopping district in Houston, Texas. We provide business listings, editorial content, maps, and related information to help visitors discover local shops, restaurants, bars, and cultural venues.
3. User-Submitted Content
Users may submit business listings and other content for inclusion on our website. By submitting content, you agree that:
- All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete to the best of your knowledge.
- You have the right to submit the content and it does not infringe on any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights.
- You grant Rice Village Shops a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, modify, and distribute the submitted content on our website and related marketing materials.
- We reserve the right to review, edit, or decline any submission at our sole discretion.
4. Accuracy of Information
While we strive to keep all business information accurate and up to date, Rice Village Shops does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any listing or content on this website. Business hours, contact information, menus, and other details may change without notice. We recommend contacting businesses directly to confirm details before visiting.
5. Intellectual Property
All original content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, blog articles, and website design, is the property of Rice Village Shops and is protected by United States copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.
6. Third-Party Links and Content
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including business websites, social media profiles, and external services. Rice Village Shops is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party websites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site.
7. Advertising
Rice Village Shops displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense and may offer direct advertising opportunities to businesses. Advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content. The presence of an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised product or service.
8. Payment Terms
If you purchase advertising services through our website, payment is processed securely through Stripe. All fees are as stated at the time of purchase. Refund policies will be communicated at the time of transaction. You agree to provide accurate billing information and authorize the charges associated with your purchase.
9. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use this website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from this website without permission.
- Attempt to interfere with the website's functionality, security, or availability.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with a business.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Rice Village Shops makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website's operation, content accuracy, or fitness for any particular purpose. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rice Village Shops shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website, including but not limited to damages resulting from reliance on business information, loss of data, or interruption of service.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rice Village Shops, its owners, operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of the website, your submitted content, or your violation of these Terms of Service.
13. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of Harris County, Texas.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:
Rice Village Shops
Houston, TX 77005
info@ricevillageshops.com