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Terms of Use

Last updated: May 2026

1. Acceptance

By using Know your Grounds, you agree to these terms. If you disagree, please stop using the service.

2. User-Submitted Content

When you submit a cafe listing or review, you:

  • Grant Know your Grounds a perpetual, royalty-free license to display and distribute your submission
  • Confirm the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
  • Agree not to submit spam, malicious content, or content you don't have rights to

3. No Warranty on Cafe Data

Know your Grounds makes no warranty that cafe information (hours, addresses, quality scores) is accurate, complete, or current. Coffee shops open, close, and change — always verify before traveling. We are not liable for any loss arising from reliance on our data.

4. The Grounds Score

The Grounds Score is an editorial tool, not a guarantee of quality. Scores reflect our curation criteria and are subject to change. Cafes do not pay for scores.

5. DMCA / Copyright

If you believe content on Know your Grounds infringes your copyright, contact us at dmca@knowyourgrounds.com with a description of the content and your ownership claim. We will respond within 10 business days.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Know your Grounds is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of this service.

7. Changes

We may update these terms. Continued use of Know your Grounds after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.