Terms of Service
Last updated: June 16, 2026
1. About This Website
LovingDMV ("the Directory," "we," "us," or "our") is an independent, community-driven local directory covering restaurants, entertainment venues, and hotels in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia (DMV) area. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to TripAdvisor, Yelp, Google, or any other directory service.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using LovingDMV (https://lovingdmv.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
3. Directory Listings
Factual Information: Business names, addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operation are factual public information. We compile this information as a convenience to the public. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but cannot guarantee that all information is current or complete.
No Endorsement: Listing a business in our directory does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of quality by LovingDMV.
Business Owners: If you own or represent a listed business and wish to update, claim, or remove your listing, please contact us at hello@lovingdmv.com or use the Claim Your Listing feature.
4. User-Submitted Content
Reviews & Ratings: Reviews and ratings submitted by users represent the opinions of individual users, not LovingDMV. We do not verify the accuracy of user reviews.
Your Responsibility: By submitting a review, listing, or any other content, you represent that: (a) you own or have the right to submit the content; (b) the content is truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge; (c) the content does not infringe on any third-party rights; and (d) the content does not violate any applicable laws.
License: By submitting content to this site, you grant LovingDMV a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to display, distribute, and use that content in connection with operating the directory.
Prohibited Content: You may not submit content that is false, defamatory, harassing, obscene, discriminatory, or otherwise unlawful. We reserve the right to remove any content at our sole discretion.
5. Section 230 Notice
LovingDMV is an interactive computer service as defined under 47 U.S.C. § 230 (the Communications Decency Act). We are not the publisher or speaker of user-generated content and are not liable for content provided by third-party users.
6. Intellectual Property
The design, code, original written descriptions, and other original content of this website are the property of LovingDMV and may not be copied or reproduced without permission. Business names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This directory is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that information is accurate, complete, or current. Business hours, prices, menus, and other details may change without notice. Always confirm details directly with the business before visiting.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, LovingDMV shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this directory, reliance on listed information, or user-submitted content.
9. Takedown / Removal Requests
We respect the rights of businesses and individuals. If you believe any listing or content on this site is inaccurate, defamatory, or infringes on your rights, please contact us at hello@lovingdmv.com with the subject line "Takedown Request." We will review and respond within 5 business days.
10. Third-Party Links
Listings may include links to third-party websites (business websites, reservation systems, ticket platforms). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party sites.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Maryland.
13. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at hello@lovingdmv.com