Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using bestofchicago.directory (the "Site"), operated by Hey Chicago ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

2. Use License & Intellectual Property

The content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, and other matters related to the Site are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights.

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Hey Chicago's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. Under this license, you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials;
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
  • Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Site;
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
  • Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server.

3. User Conduct

When using our Site, you agree not to:

  • Submit false or misleading information regarding businesses or events;
  • Post unauthorized commercial communications (such as spam);
  • Harass, bully, or intimidate any user or business owner listed on the directory;
  • Use automated scripts to collect information from or otherwise interact with the Site (web scraping).

4. Directory Listings & Accuracy

The materials appearing on Hey Chicago's website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. We do not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. We may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. However, we do not make any commitment to update the materials.

5. Third-Party Links

Hey Chicago has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Hey Chicago of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Hey Chicago or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the Site, even if Hey Chicago or a Hey Chicago authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

7. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that State or location.

8. Modifications

Hey Chicago may revise these Terms of Service for its website at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms of Service.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us using our contact form.