Terms of Use

Agreement between User and Monarch Community Cafe

Welcome to monarchcommunitycafe.com (“Monarch,” “Monarch Cafe,” “we,” or “us”). This website is provided to you conditioned on your acceptance, without modification, of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein (the “Terms”). By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to these Terms as applicable to you.

Any reference to the “site” or “website” refers to monarchcommunitycafe.com and related digital communications. Please read these Terms carefully and keep a copy for your reference.

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Use by posting updates to this page. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.


Monarch Community Cafe Services

Monarch Community Cafe is a neighborhood cafe in Rogers Park, Chicago. Our website provides information about our cafe, menu, events, community initiatives, and ways to connect with us. We may also offer newsletter subscriptions, event reservations, catering inquiries, and online ordering (if applicable).


Privacy

Your use of this site is subject to the Monarch Community Cafe Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.


Use of the Site

  • Age Requirement: You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this site.
  • Account Information: If you sign up for our newsletter or create an account for orders/reservations, you agree to provide accurate and current information.
  • Prohibited Uses: You may not use the site for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to spamming, hacking, infringing on intellectual property rights, or violating any local, state, or federal laws.

Intellectual Property

  • All content on this site—including text, graphics, branding, logos, and photos—is owned by or licensed to Monarch Community Cafe and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.
  • You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the site without express written permission.

User Contributions

  • Users who submit content (e.g., reviews, comments, photos, or testimonials) grant Monarch Community Cafe a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, modify, and publish such content for promotional or informational purposes.
  • Users are responsible for the accuracy of submitted content and must ensure they have the rights to share it.
  • Monarch reserves the right to remove or edit user-submitted content at our discretion.

Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

This site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Monarch makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the site or its content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Monarch disclaims all liability for damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the site.


Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Monarch Community Cafe, its owners, employees, and affiliates from and against all claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the site or violation of these Terms.


Dispute Resolution

  • Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard to conflict of law provisions.
  • Venue: Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

Electronic Communications

By using the site or sending us emails, you consent to receive electronic communications from Monarch. You agree that such communications satisfy any legal requirement that they be in writing.


Termination of Use

We may terminate or suspend your access to the site at any time without notice for any violation of these Terms or for conduct we deem harmful.


Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at: contact@monarchcommunitycafe.com


Effective Date: August 20, 2025