Terms of Use

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Welcome to SummervilleDowntown.com (the “Website”). The Website is operated by Local Robot LLC, a Rhode Island limited liability company located in Providence, Rhode Island (“Local Robot,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (these “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Website.

1. About the Website (General Information)

The Website provides community and local-area information and tools, which may include (without limitation) listings, directories, announcements, calendars, articles, highlights, links, maps, images, and other content related to Summerville, South Carolina and nearby areas (collectively, the “Content”). Content may come from a variety of sources, including third parties and user submissions.

Not Government-Affiliated. The Website is independently operated and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the City of Summerville, Dorchester County, the State of South Carolina, or any government agency.

2. Acceptance of Terms; Eligibility

  • You confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
  • You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with your use of the Website.

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

3. Changes to the Website and These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective when posted on this page with the “Last updated” date revised. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

We may also change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time, including the availability of any features or Content, without notice and without liability.

4. Information, Accuracy, and No Reliance

The Content is provided for general informational purposes only. Although we may make reasonable efforts to keep the Website current, Content may be incomplete, outdated, inaccurate, or subject to change without notice (including, without limitation, dates, times, locations, pricing, availability, policies, business hours, and cancellations).

You are responsible for verifying information directly with the relevant third party (for example, a venue, organizer, merchant, or publisher) before relying on it. Your use of or reliance on any Content is at your own risk.

5. No Endorsement

References to any third party (including any business, venue, organization, product, service, listing, article, or link) do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, sponsorship, or guarantee by Local Robot. We do not control and are not responsible for the acts, omissions, policies, offerings, or practices of third parties.

6. User Submissions; Community and Listing Contributions

The Website may allow you to submit or provide information, text, descriptions, images, links, reviews, corrections, listings, or other materials (collectively, “User Submissions”).

By providing User Submissions, you represent and warrant that:

  • You have all rights and permissions necessary to submit the User Submissions and to grant the licenses in these Terms;
  • Your User Submissions are accurate to the best of your knowledge at the time you submit them;
  • Your User Submissions do not infringe, misappropriate, or violate any intellectual property right, privacy right, publicity right, or other right of any person or entity;
  • Your User Submissions do not contain unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate material;
  • Your User Submissions do not contain malware, viruses, or other harmful code.

License to Us. By submitting User Submissions, you grant Local Robot a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify (including for formatting, clarity, accessibility, and technical purposes), publish, display, perform, distribute, and otherwise make available your User Submissions (in whole or in part) in connection with operating, promoting, and improving the Website and related services.

Removal and Moderation. We may (but are not obligated to) monitor, review, edit, refuse to post, remove, or disable access to any User Submissions at any time for any reason, including if we believe they violate these Terms or could create risk for the Website or others. We have no obligation to retain User Submissions.

Feedback. If you provide suggestions or feedback about the Website, you agree we may use it without restriction or compensation to you.

7. Intellectual Property; Site Content

Except where otherwise noted, the Website (including its design, layout, compilation, look and feel, and original text and graphics created by us) is owned by Local Robot or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws (“Site Content”).

Third-party names, logos, images, trademarks, and other materials may be the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and informational purposes.

Limited Permission. You may view, print, or download Site Content for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not remove any proprietary notices. You may not reproduce, redistribute, sell, license, modify, publish, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any Site Content except as expressly permitted by these Terms or by written permission from Local Robot.

8. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to (and not to attempt to):

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
  • Submit false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent information;
  • Submit or transmit any content that is defamatory, harassing, abusive, hateful, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
  • Interfere with, disrupt, damage, or impair the operation, security, or availability of the Website;
  • Bypass or attempt to bypass measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Website;
  • Scrape, crawl, harvest, or systematically collect data from the Website without our express prior written permission (including via bots, spiders, or automated tools);
  • Use the Website to send unsolicited promotions, advertisements, or spam;
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

9. Third-Party Websites, Services, and Links

The Website may contain links to external websites and resources operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party sites, content, products, services, availability, security, or practices.

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk. Review the applicable third party’s terms and privacy practices before engaging with them.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, FEATURES, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LOCAL ROBOT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, LOCAL ROBOT DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; OR THAT ANY CONTENT IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, OR CURRENT.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LOCAL ROBOT (INCLUDING ITS MEMBERS, MANAGERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AFFILIATES, AND AGENTS) BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LOCAL ROBOT’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE WEBSITE OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS (USD $50).

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, Local Robot’s liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Local Robot and its members, managers, employees, contractors, affiliates, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or related to:

  • Your access to or use of the Website;
  • Your User Submissions (including any allegation that your User Submissions infringe or violate a third party’s rights);
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.

13. Copyright Complaints (DMCA-Style Notice)

If you believe that content on the Website infringes your copyright, please contact us using the information in the “Contact” section with sufficient detail to allow us to locate the material and evaluate your request. We may remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material where appropriate.

14. Privacy

Your use of the Website may involve the collection and use of certain information, such as usage data and information you submit via forms. If we publish a separate Privacy Policy, it will govern how we collect, use, and share information. If no separate Privacy Policy is posted, we strive to collect only the minimum information reasonably necessary to operate, secure, and improve the Website.

15. Children’s Use

The Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use the Website. If you are 13 or older but under the age of majority where you live, you should use the Website only with the consent and involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

16. Suspension or Termination

We may, in our sole discretion and without notice, suspend or terminate your access to the Website and/or remove Content (including User Submissions) at any time for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms or pose a risk to the Website or others.

17. Governing Law; Venue

These Terms and your use of the Website are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Rhode Island, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Rhode Island, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

18. Severability

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

19. Assignment; No Waiver

You may not assign or transfer these Terms (or any rights or obligations under them) without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction. Any failure by Local Robot to enforce a provision of these Terms is not a waiver of that provision.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Local Robot regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior or contemporaneous communications, understandings, or agreements on that subject.

21. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or the Website, please contact us using the contact information provided on the Website.