Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: July 2026

Welcome

Welcome to Explore Granite City. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

Website Purpose

Explore Granite City is a tourism and community resource designed to help visitors and residents discover:

• Local businesses

• Route 66 attractions

• Community events

• Parks and recreation

• Restaurants and shopping

• Historic landmarks

• Travel information

The information provided is intended for general informational purposes only.

Use of the Website

You agree to use this website responsibly and lawfully.

You agree not to:

• Submit false or misleading information.

• Upload harmful, offensive, or illegal content.

• Attempt to interfere with the website's operation or security.

• Use automated tools to scrape or copy website content without permission.

• Violate any applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Event Submissions

Users may submit events through the website for review.

By submitting an event, you confirm that:

• The information provided is accurate.

• You have permission to share the event details and images.

• The event complies with all applicable laws.

• Submitted content does not violate the rights of others.

All submissions are reviewed before publication.

Explore Granite City reserves the right to edit, approve, reject, or remove any submission without prior notice.

Business Listings

Business information displayed on this website is provided for informational purposes.

While we strive to keep listings accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete or current.

Businesses are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of their own information.

User Content

If you submit text, photographs, logos, or other content to the website, you grant Explore Granite City a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, publish, and promote that content as part of the website and related tourism marketing efforts.

You retain ownership of your original content.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all website content, including:

• Logo

• Branding

• Graphics

• Design

• Layout

• Text

• Images

• Icons

• Original content

is the property of Explore Granite City or its respective owners and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Content may not be copied, reproduced, or redistributed without prior written permission.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including local businesses, tourism partners, and social media platforms.

Explore Granite City is not responsible for the content, services, or privacy practices of external websites.

Visiting third-party websites is at your own discretion.

Interactive Map & Directory

The interactive map and business directory are provided to help visitors locate attractions, businesses, parks, and landmarks.

Location information is provided for convenience only.

Users should independently verify addresses, operating hours, and availability before visiting.

Disclaimer

While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, Explore Granite City makes no guarantees regarding:

• Accuracy

• Completeness

• Availability

• Reliability

Information may change without notice.

Visitors are encouraged to confirm details directly with businesses or event organizers.

Limitation of Liability

Explore Granite City shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:

• Use of this website

• Reliance on website information

• Participation in listed events

• Visits to featured businesses or attractions

• Technical interruptions or website downtime

Use of the website is at your own risk.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms & Conditions.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois and applicable laws of the United States.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Explore Granite City
Granite City, Illinois, USA
hello@exploregranitecity.com 

(618) XXX-XXXX