Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 2, 2026
Agreement to Terms
Welcome to Curious City. By accessing or using our website at thecurious.city (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
Description of Service
Curious City provides curated content about cities across America, including:
- Historical articles and essays
- Guides to hidden gems and local establishments
- Dark history and curiosities
- Event listings and city information
- Restaurant, bar, and coffee shop recommendations
All content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Use of the Site
Permitted Use
You may use the Site for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree to:
- Access the Site only through approved interfaces
- Respect all intellectual property rights
- Not interfere with the Site's operation or security
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Prohibited Use
You may not:
- Use the Site for any illegal purpose
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute content without permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site
- Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Collect personal information about other users
Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Curious City or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any content without our express written permission.
User Contributions
If you submit comments, suggestions, or other content to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content.
Third-Party Content
Some content on the Site may be sourced from third parties. We respect intellectual property rights and attribute content where appropriate. If you believe any content infringes your copyright, please contact us at info@thecurious.city.
Disclaimers
"As Is" Basis
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Accuracy of Information
While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information on the Site is complete, accurate, current, or error-free. Content about establishments, events, and historical facts may become outdated or contain errors. We recommend verifying information independently before making decisions based on it.
No Professional Advice
The Site does not provide professional advice (legal, medical, financial, or otherwise). Content is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation.
External Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE CURIOUS CITY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use the Site
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
- Any bugs, viruses, or similar issues transmitted through the Site
- Any errors or omissions in content
- Your reliance on content provided on the Site
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Curious City and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Any content you submit to the Site
Advertising
The Site displays advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. We do not control the content of these advertisements and are not responsible for the products or services advertised.
Advertisers may use cookies and other tracking technologies. Your interactions with advertisements are subject to the advertiser's own privacy policies and terms.
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court to prevent infringement of intellectual property rights.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Curious City regarding the use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: