Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of The Brooklyn Wedding website and services (collectively, the "Service") operated by The Brooklyn Wedding ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing our Service, or using any features of The Brooklyn Wedding, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms
  • You have read and agree to our Privacy Policy
  • You are at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement in your jurisdiction
  • All information you provide is accurate and truthful

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Account Registration and Security

2.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current
  • Choose a secure password and keep it confidential
  • Not share your account credentials with others
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account

2.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account credentials.

2.3 Account Types

We offer the following account types:

  • Free Account: Access to basic venue listings and information
  • Premium Subscriber: Access to premium intel, comparison tools, and exclusive features

3. Subscription and Payment Terms

3.1 Pricing

We offer the following products:

  • Intel Pack (One-Time): $27 for access to premium venue intel for one specific venue
  • Premium Subscription (Monthly): $15/mo for unlimited access to all venue intel and premium features

All prices are in USD and subject to change with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers.

3.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees incurred. You represent that you have the legal right to use any payment method you provide.

3.3 Billing Cycle

Premium subscriptions are billed on a recurring monthly basis. Your subscription will automatically renew each month unless canceled before the renewal date. You will be charged at the beginning of each billing cycle.

3.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period. You will continue to have access to premium features until the end of the paid period.

3.5 Refund Policy

Premium Subscriptions: We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers. If you cancel within 7 days of your initial purchase, you will receive a full refund.

Intel Packs: Due to the nature of digital information, intel pack purchases are generally non-refundable once accessed. However, if you experience technical issues preventing access, contact us within 48 hours for assistance or a refund.

3.6 Failed Payments

If a payment fails, we will attempt to charge your payment method up to three times. If payment continues to fail, your subscription will be suspended, and you will lose access to premium features until payment is successfully processed.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

Violate Laws: Use the Service in any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Infringe Rights: Infringe upon the intellectual property or other rights of others.

Scrape or Copy: Systematically copy, scrape, or crawl content from the Service using automated means without our express written permission.

Share Credentials: Share your account credentials or subscription access with others.

Reverse Engineer: Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or discover the source code of the Service.

Interfere: Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers hosting the Service.

Post Harmful Content: Upload viruses, malware, or any code designed to harm or disrupt the Service.

False Information: Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information, including fake reviews.

Harassment: Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users or our staff.

Commercial Use: Use venue intel or content for commercial purposes without our written permission.

Violation of this policy may result in immediate termination of your account and potential legal action.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

The Service, including all content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, venue intel, reviews, compilations, and software), is owned by The Brooklyn Wedding and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use in accordance with these Terms. This license does not include the right to:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content
  • Modify or create derivative works
  • Use our content for commercial purposes
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices

5.3 Trademarks

"The Brooklyn Wedding" and our logo are trademarks of The Brooklyn Wedding. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission.

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Reviews and Ratings

Users may submit reviews and ratings of venues. By submitting a review, you:

  • Represent that the review is based on your genuine experience
  • Agree not to post false, misleading, or defamatory content
  • Grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your review
  • Understand that reviews may be moderated and removed if they violate our policies

6.2 Review Guidelines

Reviews must:

  • Be based on a genuine, first-hand experience
  • Be relevant to the venue being reviewed
  • Be respectful and constructive
  • Not contain profanity, hate speech, or discriminatory language
  • Not include personal information about individuals
  • Not be posted in exchange for compensation (unless disclosed)

6.3 Moderation Rights

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, without prior notice.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Important Legal Notice

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.

7.1 Venue Information Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date venue information, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content. Venue details, pricing, policies, and availability are subject to change without notice. You should always verify information directly with venues before making decisions.

7.2 No Professional Advice

The information provided through the Service is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. We are not responsible for any decisions you make based on information obtained through the Service.

7.3 Third-Party Relationships

We are not agents or representatives of any venues listed on our Service. We do not endorse or guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of any venue. Any contracts or agreements you enter into with venues are solely between you and the venue.

7.4 User Reviews

Reviews and ratings represent the opinions of individual users and do not reflect the views of The Brooklyn Wedding. We do not verify the accuracy of user-submitted reviews.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE
  • OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM
  • WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM VENUE CONTRACTS, CANCELLATIONS, OR DISPUTES WITH VENUES
  • WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS, DATA LOSS, OR TECHNICAL ERRORS

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Brooklyn Wedding, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your user-generated content
  • Any fraudulent or illegal activity

10. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

10.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at legal@thebrooklynwedding.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will work with you in good faith to reach a resolution.

10.2 Arbitration Agreement

If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

  • Arbitration will be conducted in New York, NY
  • The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding
  • You waive your right to a jury trial and to participate in class action lawsuits

10.3 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or violation of confidentiality obligations.

10.4 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account closure feature. Upon termination, you will lose access to premium features at the end of your billing period.

11.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • You engage in fraudulent activity
  • Your account is inactive for an extended period
  • We are required to do so by law

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must discontinue use of the Service.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

The Brooklyn Wedding

Legal Inquiries: legal@thebrooklynwedding.com

General Support: hello@thebrooklynwedding.com

14. Additional Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Brooklyn Wedding regarding the Service.

14.2 Severability

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

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

These Terms of Service were last updated on October 1, 2025 and are effective immediately. By continuing to use The Brooklyn Wedding after this date, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact our legal team at legal@thebrooklynwedding.com.