Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Local Vintage Stores ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website at localvintagestores.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.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site, including store owners who submit listings ("Listing Owners").

2. Description of Service

Local Vintage Stores is a directory service that connects vintage enthusiasts with local vintage clothing shops, antique malls, flea markets, and dealers. We provide:

• A searchable directory of vintage and antique stores
• Store listing pages with business information
• Tools for store owners to submit and manage their listings
• Search functionality to help users find stores by location

We do not sell products directly, process transactions between users and stores, or guarantee the quality, accuracy, or availability of any listed business.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site or submit a listing. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

If you are submitting a listing on behalf of a business, you represent that you have the authority to bind that business to these Terms.

4. User Accounts and Listings

4.1 Listing Submission

Listing Owners may submit their store information to be included in our directory. By submitting a listing, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information about your business
• Update your listing information as needed to maintain accuracy
• Use only an email address that you own or have permission to use
• Not submit listings for businesses you do not own or operate

4.2 Listing Management

You may access and manage your listing through the email verification system we provide. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any access links sent to your email and for all activities that occur under your listing.

4.3 Listing Review

All listings are subject to review before publication. We reserve the right to reject, remove, or modify any listing at our sole discretion, including but not limited to listings that:

• Contain inaccurate or misleading information
• Violate these Terms or applicable laws
• Are not relevant to vintage, antique, or thrift retail
• Contain offensive or inappropriate content

5. User Content

5.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Site, including business descriptions, photos, and other materials ("User Content"). However, by submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content in connection with operating and promoting the Site.

5.2 Content Standards

You are solely responsible for your User Content and represent that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to use and authorize us to use the User Content
• The User Content does not infringe any third party's intellectual property or other rights
• The User Content is accurate and not misleading
• The User Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations

5.3 Photo Requirements

Photos submitted must be images of your actual store or products. You must own the rights to any photos you upload or have explicit permission from the copyright holder. Stock photos, photos of other businesses, or copyrighted images without proper authorization are prohibited.

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate any person or business or misrepresent your affiliation
• Submit listings for businesses that do not exist or are not operational
• Use the Site to advertise or promote illegal activities
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or collect data from the Site without our express permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or listed businesses
• Submit spam, duplicate listings, or commercial solicitations

7. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to maintain accurate information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any listings or content on the Site. Store hours, locations, inventory, and other details may change without notice.

Users should verify information directly with listed businesses before visiting. We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from reliance on information found on the Site.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Content

The Site and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by Local Vintage Stores and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are our trademarks.

8.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site in accordance with these Terms. This license includes the right for Listing Owners to use the Site to submit, manage, and promote their business listings.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including links to stores' websites and social media pages. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. You access third-party links at your own risk.

We may use third-party services for functionality such as maps, search, email delivery, and analytics. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Listing Owner email addresses are kept private and are only used for account access and important notifications related to your listing.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Any defects will be corrected
• The Site or servers are free of viruses or harmful components
• The results obtained from using the Site will be accurate or reliable
• Listed businesses are legitimate, in operation, or will meet your expectations

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LOCAL VINTAGE STORES AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage from visiting listed stores
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site
• Any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in listings
• Unauthorized access to or use of our servers or information

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Local Vintage Stores and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any claim that your listing caused damage to a third party

14. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Site with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

We may remove any listing at any time for any reason, including inactivity, inaccuracy, or violation of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class action or other representative action.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Local Vintage Stores regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

[email protected]