Terms of Use

Acceptance of These Terms

These Terms apply to visitors to the PRR website, free-trial users, subscribers and other individuals or organizations that access or use PRR services or data.

If you access PRR on behalf of a company or other organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to the applicable Terms.

Certain services may also be subject to an order form, subscription confirmation, proposal, invoice, statement of work or other written agreement. Those additional terms are incorporated as applicable to the services they cover.

Restaurant Intelligence for B2B Prospecting

PRR researches and organizes information about restaurant businesses, restaurant development activity, owners, operators and other professional decision-makers.

Depending on the subscription or service, PRR may provide access to:

• Current and archived restaurant intelligence
• Preopening restaurant opportunities
• Restaurant and company information
• Owner, operator and decision-maker information
• Professional business email addresses and telephone numbers
• Estimated opening dates and development information
• Research notes and business context
• Search and filtering tools
• Excel, CSV or other authorized exports
• Related reports, research or market intelligence

The specific features, geographic coverage, download limits and other benefits available to a subscriber depend on the plan or service purchased.

Accounts, Plans and Billing

Certain PRR services require a paid subscription or other commercial arrangement. Pricing, billing frequency, geographic coverage, download limits and included features are presented during the applicable subscription or purchasing process.

You agree to provide accurate and current account and billing information and to keep that information reasonably up to date.

Where a subscription renews on a recurring basis, billing and cancellation are governed by the terms presented when the subscription is purchased or subsequently modified.

Unless otherwise stated in writing, changing or canceling a subscription does not eliminate charges that were properly incurred before the effective date of the change or cancellation.

PRR may modify plans, features, coverage, pricing or subscription structures prospectively. Changes affecting an existing paid subscription will be handled in accordance with the applicable subscription terms and applicable law.

Subscriber Credentials and Authorized Users

Account credentials are intended for authorized users of the subscribing organization and must be kept secure.

You are responsible for activity conducted through your account and for taking reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Unless your subscription expressly permits otherwise, you may not:

• Share login credentials with individuals outside your organization
• Provide account access to unrelated third parties
• Allow multiple organizations to use a subscription purchased by one organization
• Sell, rent or transfer account access
• Circumvent user, geographic, download or other subscription limits

Please notify PRR promptly if you believe an account has been accessed or used without authorization.

Permitted Use of PRR Restaurant Intelligence

Subject to payment of applicable fees and compliance with these Terms, PRR grants authorized subscribers a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable and non-sublicensable right to access and use PRR restaurant intelligence during the applicable subscription period.

Data lawfully exported during an active subscription may be used internally by the subscribing organization for legitimate business-to-business purposes, subject to these Terms and applicable law.

Prohibited Uses of PRR Data

Unless PRR expressly agrees otherwise in writing, subscribers and other users may not:

• Resell PRR data or access to PRR data
• License, sublicense, rent or commercially redistribute PRR data to third parties
• Publish substantial portions of the PRR database online or in another public resource
• Provide bulk PRR data to a list broker, data broker, database provider or unrelated third party
• Use PRR data to create, populate, enhance or operate a competing restaurant intelligence, lead-list or database product
• Systematically scrape, crawl, harvest or extract PRR data except through functionality expressly provided by PRR
• Use scripts, bots, automation or other methods to circumvent download or access limits
• Reverse engineer or attempt to reproduce PRR’s database structure, proprietary research methodology or platform
• Remove proprietary notices or misrepresent PRR data as independently researched by another organization
• Use PRR information for unlawful, fraudulent, harassing or deceptive activity

Nothing in these Terms prevents a subscriber from using legitimately exported records in its ordinary internal sales and marketing activities as permitted by its subscription.

Compliance With Applicable Laws

Subscribers are responsible for determining how they may lawfully use PRR information within their own sales, marketing and communications programs.

You agree to use PRR information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and industry requirements relating to matters such as privacy, data protection, email, telephone and other marketing communications.

PRR’s provision of business intelligence does not constitute legal advice regarding a subscriber’s own use of that information.

Accuracy and Timeliness of Restaurant Information

PRR uses research, verification and data-maintenance processes designed to provide useful and timely restaurant intelligence. Restaurant development information, however, can change rapidly.

Restaurant openings may be delayed, relocated, canceled or otherwise changed. Ownership, management, contact information, development plans and other business details may also change after a record is researched or updated.

Opening dates and similar information may be estimates based on available information and should not be interpreted as guarantees.

PRR therefore does not guarantee that every record will always be complete, error-free or current at the moment it is accessed.

Subscribers should independently verify information when a particular decision or communication requires current or definitive information.

Free Trials and Sample Leads

PRR may make sample records, free trials or other evaluation opportunities available to prospective subscribers.

Trial and sample information is provided for evaluation of the PRR service and remains subject to applicable portions of these Terms, including restrictions on resale, redistribution and unlawful use.

PRR may modify, limit or discontinue a free-trial or sample program prospectively at its discretion.

Promotional Benefits and Managed Outreach

Certain subscriptions may qualify for additional promotional benefits through Restaurant Technology News or other Starfleet Media properties, and PRR may offer optional managed outbound marketing or related services.

Eligibility, availability, deliverables, campaign requirements and other conditions associated with those services may be governed by additional program terms, proposals, insertion orders or written agreements.

Unless expressly included in the subscription purchased, ancillary marketing, advertising or outreach services should not be assumed to be part of the core PRR database subscription.

Ownership of PRR Content and Services

Subject to rights in underlying public or third-party information, Starfleet Media owns or licenses the intellectual property associated with PRR, including its website content, database compilation, organization, research notes, original descriptions, reports, graphics, designs, software, search tools and other proprietary materials.

These materials are protected by copyright, trademark and other applicable laws.

No ownership interest in PRR intellectual property is transferred to a subscriber or website visitor by virtue of website access, subscription or data use.

Trademarks and Logos

Preopening Restaurants Resource, Starfleet Media, Starfleet Research, Restaurant Technology News, Starfleet Velocity and associated names, designs and logos may be trademarks or other protected brand assets of Starfleet Media or their respective owners.

Third-party company names, logos and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

Nothing on the PRR website grants a right to use a trademark or logo in a manner that implies sponsorship, affiliation or endorsement without appropriate authorization.

Information You Provide to PRR

PRR welcomes feedback regarding its services and information that may help correct, verify or improve restaurant intelligence.

By voluntarily providing non-confidential corrections, suggestions or factual business information to PRR, you authorize us to evaluate, verify, incorporate and use that information in connection with our services.

Suggestions about PRR products, features or services submitted without an expectation of confidentiality may be used by PRR or Starfleet Media for business and product-development purposes without compensation or obligation.

External Websites and Information Sources

PRR websites and records may reference or link to third-party websites, restaurant websites, business profiles, public records, publications or other external information sources.

Those websites and services are independently operated. PRR and Starfleet Media do not control and are not responsible for their content, security, availability, products, services or privacy practices.

A reference or link to a third party does not necessarily constitute endorsement by PRR or Starfleet Media.

Changes and Interruptions

PRR may update, improve, modify or discontinue website features, database functionality, research processes or other service components from time to time.

We do not guarantee that every website, database feature, report or online service will always operate without interruption or error.

Planned and unplanned maintenance, third-party technology issues, security events or other circumstances may temporarily affect service availability.

Privacy Policy

Information about how PRR and Starfleet Media collect, use and disclose personal information is available in the PRR Privacy Policy .

Subscribers are independently responsible for their own privacy and compliance obligations when they import or use PRR information within their systems and business processes.

No Warranties

No Guarantee of Sales or Commercial Results

PRR provides restaurant intelligence intended to help subscribers identify and reach relevant business prospects earlier and more efficiently.

Testimonials, examples and customer results appearing on PRR websites describe particular experiences and do not guarantee that every subscriber will achieve the same or similar sales, revenue, response rates or other commercial results.

Results depend on many factors outside PRR’s control, including the subscriber’s products, pricing, market conditions, sales process, outreach strategy and follow-up.

Limits on Liability

Responsibility for Your Use of PRR

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless PRR, Starfleet Media and their affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents from claims, liabilities, damages, losses and reasonable costs arising from:

• Your material violation of these Terms
• Your unlawful use of PRR data or services
• Your unauthorized resale or redistribution of PRR information
• Your violation of another person’s rights through your use of PRR information
• Your sales, marketing or communications practices where the claim results from your conduct rather than PRR’s own actions

Suspension or Termination of Access

PRR may suspend or terminate access to a website, account or subscription when reasonably necessary to address:

• Nonpayment of applicable charges
• Unauthorized credential sharing
• Abusive or excessive automated access
• Circumvention of subscription or download limits
• Unauthorized resale or redistribution of PRR data
• Security threats or suspected fraudulent activity
• A material violation of these Terms or an applicable written agreement

Where appropriate under the circumstances, PRR may provide an opportunity to address a violation before terminating access.

Subscription and Commercial Agreements

These Terms govern general access to PRR websites, subscription services and restaurant intelligence.

PRR and Starfleet Media may also enter into subscription agreements, proposals, order forms, invoices, statements of work, marketing agreements and other written arrangements with customers or partners.

Illinois Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Subject to rights or jurisdiction that cannot lawfully be waived, disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or use of PRR websites or services shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

A failure by PRR or Starfleet Media to enforce a provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other right.

These Terms, together with applicable subscription terms and other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, govern use of the applicable PRR services.

Changes to These Terms

PRR may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in its websites, subscription services, data products, business practices or applicable requirements.

Revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Continued use of PRR websites or services after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Questions About These Terms

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact Preopening Restaurants Resource.

These Terms govern general use of PRR websites, restaurant intelligence and subscription services. Individual subscriptions, marketing programs or other commercial arrangements may be subject to additional written terms.