Terms and Conditions for Maryland Recommendations Business Directory

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Maryland Recommendations Business Directory (the “Directory"). This Directory is a platform for businesses to showcase their products and services to the general public. By accessing or using the Directory, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions"). If you do not agree to the Terms and Conditions, please do not use the Directory.

2. Use of the Directory

2.1. Eligibility: To use the Directory, you must be 18 years or older and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

2.2. Use Restrictions: You agree not to use the Directory for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. This includes, but is not limited to, posting or transmitting any unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, infringing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material.

2.3. User Content: You are solely responsible for any content or information you post or transmit through the Directory (the “User Content"). You grant the Directory a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, copy, modify, display, distribute, and create derivative works from your User Content in connection with the Directory.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1. Directory Content: The content of the Directory, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You agree not to copy, modify, or use the Directory Content for any commercial purpose without the express written consent of the Directory.

3.2. User Content: You retain all rights in your User Content. However, by posting or transmitting User Content on or through the Directory, you grant the Directory a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, copy, modify, display, distribute, and create derivative works from your User Content in connection with the Directory.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Directory is provided “as is" and “as available" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. The Directory makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the Directory Content or User Content.

5. Limitation of Liability

The Directory will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the Directory, including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold the Directory, its affiliates, and their respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Directory or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.

7. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

8. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be held in Baltimore, Maryland.

9. Changes to the Terms and Conditions

The Directory reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions at any time and without prior notice. Your continued use of the Directory after such changes will indicate your acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions. It is your responsibility to regularly review these Terms and Conditions for any updates or changes. Your use of the Directory following any changes constitutes your agreement to be bound by the revised Terms and Conditions.