[softawre]

Curious observer here. Since he's not a Yelp partner or customer or anybody, why does he have to worry about their TOS?

[twalling]

Whether one likes it or not, simply by visiting or looking at a site, you're agreeing to their TOS.

"By accessing or using the Site, you are agreeing to these Terms and concluding a legally binding contract with Yelp Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered in San Francisco, California ("Yelp"). Do not access or use the Site if you are unwilling or unable to be bound by the Terms."

[benkarst]

This article helped clear things up for me.

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/07/court-violating-terms-...

[towelrod]

Or... what? It says "Do not access or use the Site..." but what would be the penalty for using a site like this outside of the terms of service?