Terms of Use

Welcome to Queen City Taps ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at hopclt.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Queen City Taps, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Queen City Taps provides a database and search platform for craft beers on tap at breweries in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. The Service includes:

• Information about local breweries and their locations
• Current and historical tap lists
• Beer details including ABV, IBU, styles, and descriptions
• Search and filtering tools
• Features for saving favorites and creating brew tours

3. Data Accuracy and Disclaimers

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Service
• Beer availability can change at any time without notice
• We recommend calling ahead to confirm beer availability before visiting a brewery
• We are not responsible for any disappointment, travel, or other costs incurred based on information found on our Service

4. User Accounts

Certain features of the Service may require you to create an account (brewery owners, administrators). When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any local, state, national, or international law
• Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or offensive content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without our express written permission
• Submit false or misleading information about breweries or beers

6. User-Generated Content

Features such as favorites, brew tours, and reviews are stored locally in your browser. By using these features, you acknowledge that:

• This data is stored on your device and may be lost if you clear your browser data
• We do not back up this data
• You are responsible for maintaining your own records if desired

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Queen City Taps and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Beer names, brewery names, logos, and other brewery-related content are the property of their respective owners. We use this information for informational purposes only.

8. Age Restriction

By using Queen City Taps, you represent and warrant that you are of legal drinking age in your jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 21 years of age.

9. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as brewery websites) that are not owned or controlled by Queen City Taps. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, QUEEN CITY TAPS 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 Service
• Any inaccurate or incomplete information on the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through the Service

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS 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.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Queen City Taps and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, or your violation of these Terms of Use.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Use at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Use. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

15. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms of Use will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.