Effective: June 10, 2025

Welcome to LisbonMenus.com! We’re thrilled to help you explore Lisbon’s vibrant dining scene. Before using our website (the “Platform”), please read these Terms of Service (the “Agreement”) carefully, as they govern your access to and use of the Platform and all associated services (collectively, the “Services”).

This Agreement is a legally binding contract between you and LisbonMenus (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Platform or Services, or by clicking “I Agree” (or similar), you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Platform or Services. “You” refers to any visitor, user, or other person accessing our Platform or Services, whether or not registered for an Account.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE REVIEW THE “DISPUTE RESOLUTION” SECTION CAREFULLY, AS IT REQUIRES BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION FOR DISPUTES AND WAIVES YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OR CLASS ACTION PARTICIPATION.

About LisbonMenus

LisbonMenus is a platform that provides information about restaurant menus, cuisines, and dining options in Lisbon, Portugal. We aggregate and display menu information from restaurants, cafes, and other food establishments (“Merchants”) for your convenience. LisbonMenus is not a restaurant, food preparation entity, or delivery service. Merchants operate independently and are responsible for their menu accuracy, food preparation, safety, and compliance with all applicable laws. We do not guarantee the quality, safety, or accuracy of Merchant offerings or their services.

Prohibited Activities: Web Scraping and Data Theft

Web Scraping and Data Theft Strictly Prohibited: The content on LisbonMenus, including but not limited to menu listings, restaurant descriptions, images, reviews, and other data (collectively, the “Materials”), is proprietary and protected by copyright, trademark, database rights, and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized scraping, crawling, indexing, data mining, or any systematic retrieval of data from the Platform is strictly prohibited. You may not use any robot, spider, web crawler, extraction software, automated process, or other means to access, copy, or monitor any portion of the Platform or Materials without our express written permission.

Consequences of Violation: Any unauthorized use, including scraping or data theft, may result in immediate termination of your access to the Platform, legal action, and liability for damages. We actively monitor for unauthorized access and will pursue all available remedies, including injunctive relief, to protect our intellectual property and data. If you are a developer or operate a service that interacts with our Platform, you must contact us at [email protected] to request written authorization before accessing our data.

Using LisbonMenus

You may create and hold one account (“Account”) for personal use. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to maintain its accuracy. If you are under 16, you are not authorized to use the Platform. If you are a minor (under 18), you must have parental or guardian consent and supervision to use the Platform. If you provide false or incomplete information, we may suspend or terminate your Account.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials and for all activities under your Account. Notify us immediately at [email protected] of any unauthorized use or security breach. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to secure your Account.

Our Materials and License to You

The Platform and Materials are owned by or licensed to LisbonMenus and are protected by intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to access and use the Platform for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to this Agreement. You may not download, reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit any Materials without our written consent. Any unauthorized use, including decompiling, reverse engineering, or creating derivative works, is prohibited.

Your Content and Conduct

Your Conduct

By using the Platform or Services, you agree not to:

  • Engage in web scraping, data mining, or any systematic data retrieval (as detailed above).
  • Use the Platform for commercial purposes without our written consent.
  • Impersonate another user or access another’s Account without permission.
  • Bypass or attempt to bypass any security measures or access controls.
  • Interfere with the Platform’s functionality or other users’ enjoyment.
  • Engage in harassing, threatening, or illegal activities.

Violations may result in Account suspension or termination and legal action.

Your Content

You may submit reviews, ratings, or other content (“Your Content”) through interactive features like restaurant reviews. You represent that you own or have rights to Your Content and grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, modify, display, and distribute Your Content for operating and promoting the Platform. Your Content must not be unlawful, defamatory, or infringing on others’ rights.

Ratings and Reviews

Ratings and reviews must be based on recent, first-hand experiences with Merchants, comply with applicable laws, and not be posted for commercial purposes or in exchange for compensation. We may remove reviews that violate these terms or diminish the Platform’s integrity.

Communications

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive electronic communications (e.g., emails or push notifications) from us for transactional or informational purposes. You may unsubscribe from non-essential communications by following provided instructions. Standard data and message rates may apply.

Disclaimer

The Platform, Services, and Materials are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of Merchant information, including menus, pricing, or allergen details. Your use of the Platform is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LisbonMenus is not liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform or Services, including data loss or economic harm. Our total liability for any claims is limited to €500 or the amount you paid us in the prior six months, whichever is less.

Third-Party Links

The Platform may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, services, or privacy practices. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy, available at https://lisbonmenus.com/privacy, is incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

Copyright Policy

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on our Platform, please contact our Copyright Agent at [email protected] with the required information under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We may terminate Accounts of repeat infringers.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform for any reason, including violations of this Agreement, with or without notice. You may terminate this Agreement by closing your Account and ceasing use of the Platform. Certain provisions (e.g., Dispute Resolution, Limitation of Liability) survive termination.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: For any dispute, you must first contact us at [email protected] with a written description of the issue. We will attempt to resolve it within 60 days.

Arbitration: Any unresolved disputes must be submitted to binding individual arbitration administered by the European Arbitration Association (or a mutually agreed provider) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. You waive the right to a jury trial or class action. Arbitration will occur in Lisbon, Portugal, unless otherwise agreed. The arbitrator’s decision is final and binding.

Opt-Out: You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of first accepting this Agreement by emailing [email protected] with your name, email, and a clear statement of intent to opt out.

Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Portugal, except for the Dispute Resolution section, which is governed by the arbitration rules. Any court proceedings (except small claims) must occur in Lisbon, Portugal.

Changes to the Agreement

We may update this Agreement by posting the revised version on the Platform. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance. Check the “Effective” date to stay informed.

Contact

For questions or concerns, contact us at [email protected].