Copyright & Legal Information

Last Updated: October 30, 2024

Copyright Notice

All content, features, and functionality on this website and the BiteMap mobile application, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, are the exclusive property of BiteMap and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

Trademark Information

BiteMap, the BiteMap logo, and other marks indicated on our app and website are trademarks or registered trademarks of BiteMap. Other trademarks, service marks, graphics, and logos used in connection with the BiteMap app and website may be the trademarks of third parties.

You may not use, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or modify BiteMap trademarks in any way without our prior written consent. The use of BiteMap trademarks on any other website or in any other medium is strictly prohibited.

Intellectual Property Rights

Website and Application Content

Unless otherwise indicated, the BiteMap website and mobile application, including all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics (collectively, the "Content"), are owned or licensed by BiteMap and are protected by copyright and trademark laws.

User-Generated Content

By uploading, posting, or otherwise making available any content on the BiteMap platform, including but not limited to video reviews, photos, comments, and ratings, you grant BiteMap a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform that content in connection with the BiteMap service.

You represent and warrant that:

You own or control all rights to the content you post
The content is accurate and not misleading
Use and posting of the content does not violate these Terms or any law or regulation
The content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party

Third-Party Content

BiteMap may feature content from third parties, including:

Restaurant information from Google Places API
Delivery services (Uber Eats, DoorDash, SkipTheDishes)
Reservation platforms (OpenTable)
Social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram)

All third-party trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos are the property of their respective owners. The use of such marks does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by these companies.

DMCA Copyright Policy

BiteMap respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on the BiteMap platform, please notify us by providing our copyright agent with the following information:

An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest
A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed
A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the BiteMap platform
Your address, telephone number, and email address
A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf

DMCA notices should be sent to: support@bitemap.fun

Counter-Notice

If you believe that your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notice with us by providing the following information:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the content that has been removed and the location where it appeared before removal
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your jurisdiction and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice

Restrictions on Use

You may not:

Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from the BiteMap platform
Use the BiteMap platform for any commercial purpose without our express written permission
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software or technology used in the BiteMap platform
Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the BiteMap platform
Frame or mirror any part of the BiteMap platform without our express written consent
Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the BiteMap platform
Take any action that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure

Reporting Violations: If you become aware of any violation of these intellectual property rights, please report it immediately to support@bitemap.fun.

License to Use Application

BiteMap grants you a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to download, install, and use the BiteMap mobile application strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and our Terms of Service.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Copyright & Legal Information page at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the BiteMap platform after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

This Copyright & Legal Information page is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our copyright and legal policies, please contact us:

Email: support@bitemap.fun

For legal inquiries: Please include "Legal/Copyright Inquiry" in the subject line

Additional Information: For our full terms of service, please see our Terms of Service. For information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.