Terms of Service

By accessing or using Bites & Borders at https://bitesandborders.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after modifications constitutes acceptance.

You may use the Site for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to: • Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from the Site without written permission • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems • Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to collect content without prior written consent

All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, articles, blog posts, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, destination guides, packing lists, and the "Bites & Borders" name and brand identity — is the intellectual property of Bites & Borders and its owner, Chris, unless otherwise noted. The "Bites & Borders" name, tagline "Tasting The World, One Destination at a Time," and associated logos are common law trademarks of Bites & Borders. Unauthorized use of these marks is prohibited. Content is protected under United States copyright law and international copyright treaties. You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution, but you may not reproduce full articles, copy our photography, or republish our content without express written permission. To request permission to use our content, contact Chris@BitesAndBorders.com.

If you submit comments, reviews, or other content to the Site, you grant Bites & Borders a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and display that content. You represent that you own or have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

Bites & Borders is independently owned. The Site may contain affiliate links to third-party websites and services that earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Paid, sponsored, hosted, gifted, or otherwise compensated content is clearly identified near the beginning of the applicable content. Commercial relationships do not guarantee coverage or determine our opinions, and first-hand experience is identified where noted. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites.

The travel information, itineraries, cost estimates, restaurant recommendations, and destination guides published on this Site are based on our personal experiences and research. Travel conditions, prices, visa requirements, safety situations, and business operations change frequently. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currentness of travel information. You are responsible for independently verifying all travel information before making bookings or travel decisions. Bites & Borders is not liable for any losses, damages, or inconveniences arising from reliance on information published on this Site.

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We disclaim all warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bites & Borders and its owner shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claims arising from use of the Site shall not exceed $100.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bites & Borders, its owner, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy at https://bitesandborders.com/privacy.

If you believe that content on this Site infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA takedown notice to Chris@BitesAndBorders.com with the following information: (1) identification of the copyrighted work; (2) identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on our Site; (3) your contact information; (4) a statement of good faith belief; and (5) a statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the courts of Virginia.

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at: Bites & Borders Email: Chris@BitesAndBorders.com Website: https://bitesandborders.com