Welcome to Shop Local MD! This website, located at https://shoplocalmd.com, is operated by the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the website.

1. Purpose of the Website

Shop Local MD is a platform designed to promote local businesses and connect consumers to the products, services, and events offered by Chamber members and other participating businesses in the region. Business listings, events, and promotions may be submitted and displayed for public viewing.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to submit a listing, post a promotion, or use this website in any commercial capacity. By using the site, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

3. User Submissions

If you submit any content (e.g., business listing, event, offer, images, or descriptions), you agree that:

• You have the legal right to share that content
• All information is truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge
• You grant Shop Local MD and the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, promote, and share your submitted content in connection with the website and related Chamber activities

   

We reserve the right to remove or edit submissions at our discretion.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Submit content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate
• Upload content that violates copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
• Attempt to access restricted areas of the site without authorization
• Use the site to spam, phish, or otherwise contact users without permission
• Interfere with the functionality or security of the site

   

Violations may result in removal of content or banning from the platform.

5. Marketing Communications

By submitting a business listing, event, or other contact information, you consent to receive email and/or text communications from Shop Local MD and the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce. These communications may include event invitations, business opportunities, news, or updates.

You may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or replying “STOP” to text messages.

We do not share your contact information with other businesses or customers using the platform’s marketing services.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including logos, branding, design, and text not submitted by users—is the property of the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reuse, or distribute this content without permission.

7. Links to Third Parties

Shop Local MD may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for your convenience only. We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for their content or practices.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the content or the website itself. We do not guarantee that the site will be error-free or uninterrupted.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce shall not be liable for any damages resulting from your use of (or inability to use) the site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time, without notice, for violations of these Terms or for any other reason deemed appropriate by the Chamber.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Maryland.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Shop Local MD
Operated by the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
Email: info@greaterbaltimorechamber.org
Website: https://shoplocalmd.com