Terms and Conditions

Effective September 16, 2026

These terms govern your use of bestof614.com (the "Site"), operated by [Legal entity name] ("Best of 614", "we"). By using the Site you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Editorial independence

Rankings, Best Overall picks, guides and news on the Site are editorial opinions based on our own visits and research. Placement is not for sale. Businesses may be nominated but cannot buy a ranking. Where a page includes a sponsored placement or an affiliate link, it will say so.

Accuracy

We work to keep hours, prices, dates and details current, but businesses change and events move. Confirm details with the venue before you go. We are not responsible for losses that result from relying on information on the Site.

Using the Site

• You may read, share and link to our pages for personal, non-commercial use.
• You may not copy, scrape, republish or sell our content, rankings or photographs without written permission.
• You may not use the Site to send spam, attempt to gain unauthorized access, or interfere with its operation.

Submissions

When you submit a nomination, tip or other content, you confirm it is accurate, that you have the right to share it, and that we may use, edit and publish it in connection with the Site without payment or credit. Do not submit confidential information.

Intellectual property

The Best of 614 name, the Ohio shield logo, award badges and the content on the Site are owned by us or our licensors. "Category Winner", "Best Overall", "Readers' Choice" and "Finalist" badges may be displayed by the businesses that earned them, unaltered and linking to the relevant page, and may not be used by others.

Third-party sites

Links to restaurants, venues, ticket sellers and other websites are provided for convenience. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, terms or privacy practices.

Disclaimer and limitation of liability

The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Best of 614 is not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site, and our total liability for any claim is limited to one hundred US dollars.

Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains what we collect and how we use it, including the cookie and tracking tools that may run on the Site.

Changes and governing law

We may update these terms; the effective date above shows the current version. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, and any dispute will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Franklin County, Ohio.

Contact

[Legal entity name], [address]. [contact email].