Welcome to Maíz & Mole at pujol-mexico.icu (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Nature of the Site
Maíz & Mole is an independent informational publication about Mexican gastronomy and food culture. Content is provided for general reading, education, and cultural interest. The Site is not a restaurant, hotel, travel agency, or booking service. We do not accept reservations, sell tickets, or publish commercial price lists for third-party venues.
No affiliation: Mentions of restaurants (including Pujol), producers, markets, or neighbourhoods are editorial. The Site is not owned by, endorsed by, or officially affiliated with those entities unless explicitly stated.
2. Eligibility
You may use the Site if you can form a binding contract under applicable law. The Site is not directed at children under 16. If you use the Site on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.
3. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise noted, text, design, logos, and compilation of content on the Site are owned by Maíz & Mole or used under licence. You may view and print pages for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, scrape, republish, or commercially exploit Site content without prior written permission, except for brief quotations with attribution and a link to the original page, as allowed by fair dealing / fair use doctrines where applicable.
Photographs may be sourced from stock libraries or contributors and remain subject to their respective licences. Do not assume images are free for reuse outside this Site.
4. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to servers, accounts, or systems related to the Site
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s operation (including malware, flooding, or scraping that impairs performance)
- Misrepresent affiliation with Maíz & Mole or with any restaurant or brand mentioned in our essays
- Use automated means to harvest content at a scale that burdens the Site, without our consent
5. Editorial content disclaimer
Essays reflect cultural commentary and general knowledge at the time of writing. Food, travel, and health practices vary. Content is not professional advice (legal, medical, dietary, or otherwise). Techniques described in culinary essays are for informational reading; practice them at your own risk and with appropriate skill and hygiene.
We strive for accuracy but do not warrant that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Venues, hours, and cultural contexts change.
6. Third-party links
The Site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. Following an external link is at your own risk.
7. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes cookies, logs, and your data-protection rights.
8. Disclaimer of warranties
THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR FREE OF ERRORS OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
9. Limitation of liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MAÍZ & MOLE AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR RELIANCE ON ITS CONTENT. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS OR THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EUROS (EUR 100) OR THE MINIMUM AMOUNT PERMITTED BY LAW IF THAT CAP IS UNENFORCEABLE.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted.
10. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Maíz & Mole and its operators from claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.
11. Changes to the Site and Terms
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time. We may update these Terms by posting a revised version with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, except where mandatory law requires a different process.
12. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Mexico, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, unless mandatory consumer protections in your country of residence require otherwise. Courts in Mexico City shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction, subject to those mandatory protections.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect, and the unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
14. Contact
Questions about these Terms: [email protected] (legal / editorial correspondence).