Terms of Service

Effective Date: 2/01/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Best of the Best CHS (“the Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please stop clicking around and exit the Site.

2. Purpose of the Site

Best of the Best CHS is a local Charleston community project where individuals conduct random surveys and share results on “best of” businesses and services. Our site is for entertainment and informational purposes only. We do not provide guarantees, endorsements, or warranties about any business listed.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose.

  • Submit misleading, defamatory, or offensive content.

  • Try to hack, scrape, or otherwise mess with our Site.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site (logos, design, survey results, etc.) is the property of Best of the Best CHS unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit this content without permission.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party sites. Clicking them is at your own risk. We’re not responsible for what happens once you leave our little corner of the internet.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is.” We make no promises that it won’t glitch, crash, or list your least favorite restaurant as the “best.”

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Best of the Best CHS and its team shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use (or inability to use) the Site.

8. Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site means you accept any changes, even if you never bothered to read them.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Carolina.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2/01/2025

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Voluntary information: When you contact us or participate in surveys.

  • Automatic information: IP addresses, browser type, device info, and site usage data via cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information to:

  • Operate and improve the Site.

  • Share survey results and rankings.

  • Communicate with users who voluntarily provide contact information.

3. Sharing of Information

We don’t sell your personal data. We may share information:

  • With service providers who help us run the Site.

  • If legally required (court orders, subpoenas, etc.).

4. Cookies

Yes, we use cookies. No, not the chocolate chip kind. These are small data files to improve user experience and track site analytics. You can disable them in your browser, but parts of the Site might not work correctly.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your data. But no system is 100% secure, so don’t share sensitive personal information through the Site.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect data from kids.

7. Changes to Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted with a new effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, complaints, or just want to argue about which Charleston restaurant really has the best shrimp and grits, contact us at:
bestofthebestchs@gmail.com