Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Placetra platform ("Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Platform. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Placetra.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Platform Description

Placetra is a structured local discovery platform that aggregates publicly available information about places, brands, and cities, and presents it in an organized, navigable format. The Platform includes:

• Place pages with business information, hours, amenities, reviews, and AI-generated summaries
• Brand pages connecting multiple locations under a single business identity
• City and category pages for browsing by location or type
• Curated collection pages for thematic discovery
• Search and filtering tools for finding specific places

Information on the Platform is compiled from public sources and may be enhanced with AI-generated content. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is current or complete.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Platform. If you are under the age of 18, you may use the Platform only with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian. By using the Platform, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements.

Acceptable Use

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

• Scrape, crawl, or otherwise extract data from the Platform in bulk without written permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform or its systems
• Use the Platform to transmit spam, malware, or other harmful content
• Impersonate another person or entity, or falsely claim business ownership
• Submit false, misleading, or defamatory information through any form on the Platform
• Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's infrastructure or services
• Use automated tools to interact with the Platform at a rate that exceeds normal human usage
• Reproduce, redistribute, or create derivative works from Platform content without permission

Business Listings

Placetra displays business information aggregated from publicly available sources. If you are a business owner or authorized representative:

• You may claim your listing by completing our verification process
• You are responsible for the accuracy of information you provide after claiming your listing
• You must provide truthful verification documentation — false claims may result in permanent removal
• Claimed listing privileges may be revoked if you violate these Terms
• We reserve the right to display publicly available information about your business regardless of claim status

Listing removal requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact [email protected] for removal inquiries.

Intellectual Property

The Platform's design, layout, code, and original content (including AI-generated text, organization, and presentation) are owned by Placetra and protected by intellectual property laws. This includes:

• Platform design, logos, and branding
• Page templates and structural organization
• Original editorial and AI-generated content
• Software, code, and algorithms

Factual business information (addresses, phone numbers, hours) is not claimed as proprietary content. However, the structured compilation and presentation of this information is protected.

User Content

If you submit content to the Platform (such as data corrections, contact form messages, or business claim materials), you grant Placetra a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use that content for the purpose of operating and improving the Platform.

You represent that any content you submit is accurate, does not violate any third party's rights, and does not contain illegal or harmful material.

Disclaimers

The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Placetra makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or currency of business information displayed
• The availability or uptime of the Platform
• The fitness of the Platform for any particular purpose
• The accuracy of AI-generated content or summaries

Information on the Platform should not be relied upon as the sole basis for business decisions, travel plans, or other important activities. We recommend verifying critical details (hours, availability, pricing) directly with the business.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Placetra shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Platform
• Inaccurate or outdated information displayed on the Platform
• Unauthorized access to your submissions or data
• Any third-party conduct on the Platform

Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100 USD).

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Platform at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we determine violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately.

Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting to this page. For material changes, we may provide additional notice through the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• General inquiries: Contact page