Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using CelebEats.com ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

2. About CelebEats

CelebEats is a user-generated editorial and news platform dedicated to celebrity dining culture. Our content includes:

• News and editorial coverage of celebrity dining
• User-submitted tips, sightings, and reviews
• Community-contributed restaurant recommendations
• Editorial features and investigative reporting
• Recipe recreations and cooking content

We operate as an independent news and entertainment publication covering the intersection of celebrity culture and food.

3. User-Generated Content

CelebEats welcomes contributions from our community. By submitting content, you:

• Grant CelebEats a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, publish, and distribute your content
• Confirm that your submission is original or properly attributed
• Agree that submitted content may be edited for clarity, accuracy, or style
• Understand that not all submissions will be published
• Take responsibility for the accuracy of information you provide

4. Editorial Standards

As a news and editorial platform, we adhere to journalistic principles:

• We distinguish between news reporting, opinion, and user-generated content
• We use an evidence tier system (A, B, C, D) to indicate source reliability
• We correct errors promptly when discovered
• We protect confidential sources when appropriate
• Celebrity dining information is based on publicly available sources, media reports, and community tips

5. Fair Use and Commentary

CelebEats content constitutes news reporting, commentary, and criticism protected under fair use principles. We report on public figures in public spaces regarding matters of public interest.

6. Community Guidelines

Users and contributors agree to:

• Provide accurate information to the best of their knowledge
• Respect the privacy of non-public individuals
• Not submit false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Not harass celebrities, restaurant staff, or other users
• Not violate any applicable laws in their jurisdiction

7. Intellectual Property

Original CelebEats editorial content is protected by copyright. User-generated content remains the property of contributors, with license granted per Section 3. You may share our content with proper attribution and linking.

8. Third-Party Links & Sources

Our reporting may reference and link to third-party sources. We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of external sites. Links are provided for attribution and reader reference.

9. Disclaimer

CelebEats provides news and entertainment content. Restaurant details, hours, and menus may change. Celebrity dining habits are reported based on available evidence but cannot be guaranteed. Always verify details directly with establishments.

10. Limitation of Liability

CelebEats shall not be liable for damages arising from reliance on our content, user-generated submissions, or third-party information referenced in our reporting.

11. DMCA and Takedown Requests

If you believe content infringes your copyright, contact [email protected] with: identification of the work, location of infringing material, your contact information, and a statement of good faith belief.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms as our platform evolves. Material changes will be announced on the website. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact

Editorial inquiries: [email protected]
Legal matters: [email protected]
General questions: [email protected]