Terms of Use
Effective date: July 18, 2026
Welcome to the iara website. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of iara.nyc and related pages (the “Site”), operated by IARANYC LLC (“iara,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing the Site, submitting a form, subscribing to our email list, or otherwise using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Use of the Site
You may use the Site for lawful, personal, and informational purposes. You agree not to use the Site in any way that violates applicable law; attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems; interfere with or disrupt the Site or its performance; scrape, copy, or redistribute Site content except as clearly permitted; or use the Site to send unsolicited communications.
Intellectual property
All content on the Site — including text, images, logos, illustrations, menu descriptions, photographs, and the “iara” name and mark — is owned by IARANYC LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. You may not use, reproduce, or redistribute this content without our written permission, except for personal, non-commercial viewing on the Site.
User-submitted content
If you submit content to us through a form, email, review, or other communication, you represent that the content is yours to share and does not infringe anyone’s rights. You grant IARANYC LLC a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display any content you submit in connection with our business, including on our Site and social media channels.
Menu, pricing, and availability
Menu items, ingredients, pricing, hours, and availability are subject to change without notice. Please confirm details with us directly before visiting.
Food allergies
Our kitchen is not allergen-free. While we take reasonable precautions, cross-contact is possible. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please notify us before ordering. For serious allergies, contact contact@iara.nyc in advance of your visit so we can prepare accordingly.
Photography of other guests
To protect the privacy of everyone dining with us, we ask that you not photograph or record other guests without their consent. Photographs of your own food, table, and companions are welcome.
Reservations, purchases, and orders (future features)
If and when we offer reservations, deposits, cancellation fees, gift cards (which will comply with N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §396-i), online ordering, or other transactional features on the Site, those features will be governed by supplemental terms presented at the point of transaction. Those supplemental terms are incorporated by reference into these Terms.
Third-party links
The Site contains links to third-party websites and platforms (including Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Culinary Agents). We are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of those third-party sites, and linking to them does not imply endorsement.
Accessibility
We strive to make iara.nyc accessible to all guests. If you experience any difficulty accessing content, please contact contact@iara.nyc and we will work to provide the information in an accessible format.
Disclaimer
THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS. INFORMATION ON THE SITE, INCLUDING MENU DESCRIPTIONS, HOURS, AND ADDRESSES, MAY CHANGE — PLEASE CONFIRM DETAILS WITH US DIRECTLY BEFORE VISITING.
Limitation of liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IARANYC LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR DIRECT DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) $100 OR (B) THE AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID TO IARA IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM AROSE. Nothing in these Terms limits liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold IARANYC LLC harmless from any third-party claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of your breach of these Terms, your violation of any law, or content you submit to us. This indemnification does not extend to claims arising from our gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud.
Time limit on claims
Any claim or cause of action arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues, or it will be permanently barred.
Governing law, venue, and jury waiver
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts. To the extent permitted by law, each party waives any right to a trial by jury in any such action.
Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective date” at the top. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.
Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent to:
IARANYC LLC
205 Allen Street
New York, NY 10002
contact@iara.nyc