Terms of Service

Terms and conditions for using The Coffee Locator

By accessing and using The Coffee Locator, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our website.

Last Updated: January 2026

We review and update these terms annually or when significant changes occur

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Acceptable Use of Our Website

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Infringe on intellectual property rights
Transmit malicious code or viruses
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Scrape or collect data through automated means without permission
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Intellectual Property Rights

All content on The Coffee Locator, including text, images, logos, and reviews, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

What This Means:

  • You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission
  • You may share links to our content on social media
  • Brief quotations with attribution are permitted for review or commentary
  • All images and photographs remain our property
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Product Reviews and Recommendations

Our product reviews and recommendations are based on rigorous testing and research.

Important Disclaimers:

  • Individual results may vary based on your specific usage and conditions
  • We make no guarantees about product performance or suitability for your specific needs
  • Product specifications and prices may change without notice
  • Always verify current specifications with manufacturers before purchasing

Learn more about our Testing Methodology.

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Affiliate Links and Commissions

Our website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Full Transparency: We maintain strict editorial independence. Affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews or recommendations.

Read our complete Affiliate Disclosure and How We Make Money.

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Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We Do Not Warrant That:

  • Our website will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • Our website is free of viruses or other harmful components
  • The results of using our website will meet your requirements
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Limitation of Liability

The Coffee Locator and its contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

  • Your use of or inability to use our website
  • Reliance on our content or recommendations
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
  • Any other matter relating to our website
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External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.

Important: We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

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Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time.

When We Make Changes:

  • Changes will be posted on this page
  • The "Last Updated" date will be revised
  • Your continued use constitutes acceptance of modified terms
  • We encourage you to review this page periodically
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Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction:

  • These terms shall be governed by Delaware state law
  • Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of state and federal courts located in Delaware
  • You consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts
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Termination

Your Rights:

You may stop using our website at any time. You are not required to specifically inform us when you stop using the service.

Our Rights:

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms of Service
  • Fraudulent, harassing, or abusive behavior
  • Engaging in activity that may damage our website or business

Effect of Termination:

Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

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Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Informal Resolution First

Before filing a claim against The Coffee Locator, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. We'll try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days after submission, you or The Coffee Locator may bring a formal proceeding.

Binding Arbitration

You and The Coffee Locator agree to resolve any claims relating to these Terms or our website through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth below.

  • Arbitration shall be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules
  • The arbitration will take place in Delaware, unless both parties agree to video conference or telephone proceedings
  • Either party may seek enforcement of this clause or any arbitration award in any court of competent jurisdiction

Class Action Waiver

You and The Coffee Locator agree that each may bring claims against the other only in your or its individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding. Unless both you and The Coffee Locator agree, no arbitrator or judge may consolidate more than one person's claims or otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

Exceptions to Arbitration

Either party may bring a lawsuit in court in the following limited circumstances:

  • To enforce or protect intellectual property rights
  • To seek injunctive relief for violations of these Terms
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Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

In Plain English: If a court finds that one section of these terms is invalid, the rest of the terms remain valid and enforceable. The invalid section will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, or removed entirely if it cannot be made valid.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.

Response Time: Typical response within 24–48 business hours.