This Acceptable Use Policy applies when using thegeekmenu.com, related online communities, newsletters, digital materials, events, retail or dining experiences, and other services operated by The Geek Menu LLC that refer to this Policy. It should be read with the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Community Guidelines.
Lawful and Responsible Use
The services may not be used to violate applicable local, state, federal, or international law; encourage illegal conduct; invade privacy; infringe intellectual property; deceive or defraud; threaten safety; or interfere with another person’s lawful use. A feature should be used for its intended purpose and in a way that does not place unreasonable demands on the Website or other users.
Respectful Participation
Harassment, threats, stalking, hateful or discriminatory abuse, sexual exploitation, impersonation, doxxing, targeted humiliation, and content intended to intimidate or endanger another person are not allowed. Disagreement and criticism are welcome when they remain relevant and respectful.
Content and Communications
Spam, deceptive promotions, undisclosed advertising, scams, repetitive solicitation, malicious links, knowingly false claims presented to cause harm, and content that is unlawful or infringes another person’s rights are not allowed. Recipe, allergy, nutrition, medical, or food-safety statements should not be presented as individualized professional advice or used to create a foreseeable safety risk.
Security and Technical Misuse
Users may not introduce malware, attempt unauthorized access, probe or bypass security controls, interfere with service, collect credentials, scrape or copy the Website in a way that violates law or these policies, create unreasonable automated traffic, or help another person perform those acts. Ordinary search-engine indexing and authorized accessibility technology are not prohibited.
Creative Work and User Submissions
Only content that may lawfully be submitted should be posted. Ownership and the limited license needed to host and display submissions are explained in the Terms and Conditions and Copyright and DMCA Policy. Removing attribution, falsely claiming ownership, or copying protected work without permission or another lawful basis is not acceptable.
Accessibility
Users may not intentionally interfere with captions, alternative text, keyboard access, assistive-technology compatibility, or other accessibility features. The Geek Menu LLC works toward accessible experiences, but complete accessibility cannot always be guaranteed, particularly for third-party content, older material, technical limitations, or services outside the Company’s control. Accessibility feedback is welcomed under the Accessibility Statement.
Enforcement
The Geek Menu LLC may investigate suspected misuse and may remove content, limit features, suspend access, preserve relevant records, or report conduct to a service provider or authority when reasonably appropriate. Enforcement may consider context, severity, repetition, safety, legal obligations, and available technical information. The absence of immediate action does not approve the conduct.
Changes and Contact
This Policy may be updated as services and legal requirements change. Questions or reports may be sent to info@thegeekmenu.com or mailed to The Geek Menu LLC, P.O. Box 69, Hastings, NY 13076.