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We may periodically change the Terms, so please check back from time to time. By using this Site, you agree to these Terms.

1. COPYRIGHTS. All content on the Site and/or on e-mails distributed to you from Zagat, including text, graphics, logos, button icons, and images, and the selection and arrangement of such content is the exclusive property of Zagat or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
2. TRADEMARKS. The trademarks, service marks, designs, and logos (collectively, the "Trademarks") displayed on this Site and/or on e-mails sent to you are the registered and unregistered Trademarks of Zagat and of Zagat's licensors. Your use of the Trademarks displayed on this Site, except as provided in these Terms, is strictly prohibited.
3. USE OF SITE. You may use or download material displayed on this Site for noncommercial, personal use only. If you download material, you must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices displayed on the materials. You may not distribute, modify, transmit, post, or otherwise use the content of this Site and/or content contained in e-mails distributed to you from Zagat for public or commercial purposes without Zagat's written permission. Zagat reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, and cancel orders if we believe that your conduct violates these Terms.
4. VOTING, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS. Users who have registered on the Site may vote and post comments on the restaurants and other issues of general interest featured on the Site. You agree that any and all information that you submit to the Site, including any and all numerical votes and written comments, is the property of Zagat and may be used by us for any purpose.
5. SURVEY CONTENT. The reviews published on this Site are based on public opinion surveys, with numerical ratings reflecting the average scores given by all survey participants who voted on each establishment and text based on direct quotes from, or fair paraphrasings of, participants' comments. PHONE NUMBERS, ADDRESSES, AND OTHER FACTUAL INFORMATION WERE CORRECT TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE WHEN PUBLISHED ON THIS SITE; ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES MAY NOT BE REFLECTED.
6. DISCLAIMERS; LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY. YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. ALL INFORMATION ON THE SITE AND/OR INCLUDED IN E-MAILS DISTRIBUTED TO YOU BY ZAGAT IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ZAGAT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SITE.
7. PRIVACY. For an explanation of our practices and policies related to the collection, use, and storage of our users' information, please read our Privacy Policy.
8. APPLICABLE LAW. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state and federal courts of the State of New York.

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