Terms of Service

Last updated: July 26, 2025

1. About HalalEat.eu

HalalEat.eu is a community-driven platform that provides a comprehensive directory of halal restaurants across Europe, with a special focus on Germany. Our platform allows users to discover, review, and share information about halal dining establishments.

By accessing or using HalalEat.eu, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

  • Age Requirement: You must be at least 16 years old to use our service
  • Accurate Information: You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • One Account: Each user may maintain only one active account
  • Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of HalalEat.eu, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information in restaurant submissions and reviews
  • Respect the intellectual property rights of others
  • Not use the platform for any illegal or unauthorized purposes
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Not spam, harass, or abuse other users or our platform
  • Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws

4. Content Guidelines

4.1 Restaurant Listings

  • Restaurants must serve halal food certified by recognized halal certification bodies
  • Provide accurate contact information, addresses, and operating hours
  • Include clear photos that represent the restaurant accurately
  • Specify halal certification details when available

4.2 Reviews and Ratings

  • Reviews must be based on genuine dining experiences
  • Use respectful language and avoid offensive content
  • Focus on food quality, service, and halal authenticity
  • Do not post fake reviews or manipulate ratings
  • Respect cultural and religious sensitivities

5. Prohibited Content

The following types of content are strictly prohibited:

  • Hate speech, discriminatory, or offensive content
  • False or misleading information about halal status
  • Spam, promotional content, or unauthorized advertising
  • Content that violates intellectual property rights
  • Personal information of others without consent
  • Malicious software or harmful links
  • Content that promotes illegal activities

6. Our Rights and Responsibilities

6.1 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

  • Review, edit, or remove any content that violates these terms
  • Reject restaurant submissions that don't meet our criteria
  • Moderate reviews and comments for quality and appropriateness
  • Verify halal certifications and restaurant information

6.2 Service Availability

  • We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
  • We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance or updates
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features with notice

7. Intellectual Property

  • HalalEat.eu and its logo are trademarks owned by us
  • Users retain ownership of content they submit but grant us a license to use it
  • We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users to do the same
  • Report copyright infringement to info@halaleat.eu

8. Limitation of Liability

Important: HalalEat.eu is a directory platform that relies on community-contributed information.

  • We do not guarantee the accuracy of restaurant information or halal certifications
  • Users should verify halal status independently before dining
  • We are not liable for food quality, service issues, or health concerns at listed restaurants
  • Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by German law
  • We provide the service "as is" without warranties of any kind

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HalalEat.eu, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  • These terms are governed by German law
  • Any disputes will be resolved in German courts
  • If any provision is found invalid, the remaining terms remain in effect
  • These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and HalalEat.eu

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on our website. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Termination

  • You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us
  • We may terminate accounts that violate these terms
  • Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately
  • Certain provisions of these terms survive termination

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: info@halaleat.eu

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