Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Indie Coffee London website (published at indiecoffee.london). By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

2. About the Service

We provide a free directory of independent coffee shops and cafes located across London. The information displayed is sourced from public data and user submissions. While we strive for accuracy, information such as opening hours, offerings, and locations may not always be completely up to date.

3. User Accounts

Creating an account is optional but allows you to save favourites and follow boroughs. If you choose to create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in suspicious activity.

4. User Contributions

Users may submit cafe updates, send contact messages, and suggest new cafes. By submitting information, you agree that your contributions will be accurate and lawful. We reserve the right to review, moderate, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion.

5. Intellectual Property

The site's content, layout, design, and branding belong to Indie Coffee London. You may not reproduce or distribute our original content without permission. Cafe data and imagery may be sourced from the Google Places API and direct user submissions, which remain the property of their respective owners.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

• Scraping or harvesting data from the directory using automated means.
• Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with any listed cafe.
• Attempting to disrupt or compromise the security of the website.
• Using the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.

7. Favourites, Follows & Preferences

Features such as saving favourites and following boroughs are provided "as-is". We do not guarantee the permanent storage of this data and reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue these features at any time without prior notice.

8. Newsletter

Our newsletter is an opt-in service. By subscribing, you agree to receive periodic emails regarding London's independent cafe scene. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email or through your account settings.

9. Third-Party Services

Our directory utilizes third-party services including the Google Places API, Google OAuth for authentication, and OpenStreetMap/Leaflet for mapping. By using our website, you are also subject to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policies of these respective third-party providers.

10. Disclaimers

The directory information is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties or guarantees regarding the accuracy of cafe listings (including hours, menus, prices, and amenities). We are not affiliated with the cafes listed and are not liable for your experiences at any of these establishments.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Indie Coffee London shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the service. The service is provided free of charge.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revisions. Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please get in touch with us via our Contact page.