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Baney Brew -- Terms of Service

Effective Date: September 2, 2025
Last Updated: September 12, 2025

Welcome to Baney Brew ("Baney Brew," "we," "our," or "us"). Baney Brew is a collaborative social network for beer enthusiasts and breweries to connect, share, and discover beers. By accessing or using our website, mobile application, or related services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

  • You must be of legal drinking age in your jurisdiction to use Baney Brew. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.
  • You may not use the Service if you are barred under applicable laws or have been previously suspended or removed by Baney Brew.

2. User Accounts

  • To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and all activity that occurs under your account.
  • Baney Brew reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3. User Content

  • You may post reviews, ratings, images, and other content ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but grant Baney Brew a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute it in connection with the Service.
  • You are solely responsible for your User Content. Do not post content that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate.
  • Baney Brew may remove any User Content at its discretion.

4. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any purpose that violates laws or regulations.
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation.
  • Post spam, advertisements, or malicious content.
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or exploit the Service.

5. Intellectual Property

  • All Baney Brew trademarks, logos, and content are owned by Baney Brew or its licensors.
  • You may not use our branding or content without prior written permission.

6. AI & Recommendations

  • Baney Brew uses AI to recommend and rank beers based on user input and community activity. These recommendations are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice.

7. Point System & Competitions

  • Baney Brew may provide a point system, badges, or competitions to encourage community engagement.
  • Points, rankings, and rewards have no monetary value and may be modified, revoked, or discontinued at any time.

8. Third-Party Links & Breweries

  • The Service may link to third-party websites, breweries, or services. Baney Brew is not responsible for their content, practices, or policies.
  • Breweries engaging with users on Baney Brew are independent entities. Baney Brew does not endorse or guarantee their products.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

  • The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind.
  • Baney Brew does not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free functionality, or accurate beer recommendations.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • Baney Brew is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.
  • Our total liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid us, if any, in the past 12 months.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Baney Brew, its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Service or your User Content.

12. Termination

Baney Brew may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact:
Baney Brew Support
Email: support@baneybrew.com