BottleCru Inc. TERMS OF SERVICE
BottleCru™ Terms of Service
Effective Date: May 18, 2026
Welcome to BottleCru. By accessing or using this website, mobile experience, or any related services (“BottleCru,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), you agree to the following Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the service.
- Eligibility and Legal Drinking Age
BottleCru is intended only for individuals who are of legal drinking age in their country, state, or jurisdiction of residence.
By using BottleCru, you confirm that:
- You are of legal drinking age where you reside.
- You will use the service responsibly and lawfully.
- You will not provide access to underage individuals.
BottleCru promotes responsible and moderate wine consumption only. We encourage users to enjoy wine in safe, lawful, and appropriate environments.
- Informational and Educational Purpose
BottleCru is an informational, educational, and wine discovery platform designed to help users better understand wine styles, food pairings, and personal wine preferences.
BottleCru does not:
- Sell wine directly.
- Act as a retailer, distributor, or importer.
- Guarantee availability or pricing of any wine.
- Encourage excessive alcohol consumption.
All wine recommendations, style suggestions, ratings, food pairings, and related content are provided for informational purposes only.
- Independence and Neutrality
BottleCru strives to remain independent and unbiased.
Unless specifically disclosed:
- We do not accept payments to favor or promote specific wines.
- We do not endorse specific retailers or vendors.
- We do not guarantee the accuracy of third-party reviews, ratings, pricing, or availability.
Professional ratings and external information may be referenced solely to assist users in making informed decisions.
- Subscription Services
Certain features of BottleCru may require a paid subscription.
By subscribing, you agree that:
- Subscription fees are charged in advance.
- Fees may be recurring depending on the subscription selected.
- You are responsible for maintaining accurate billing information.
- Failure to maintain valid payment information may result in suspension or termination of access to subscription features.
BottleCru reserves the right to modify subscription pricing or features at any time with reasonable notice.
- Billing and Payment Disputes
All subscription payments are considered final unless otherwise required by law.
If you believe there has been a billing error or unauthorized charge, you must contact:
BottleCru will review reasonable billing inquiries submitted in good faith. Chargebacks initiated without first contacting BottleCru support may result in suspension or termination of your account.
- User Accounts
Users are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of account credentials.
- All activity occurring under their account.
- Providing accurate information.
BottleCru reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:
- Violate these Terms,
- Abuse the service,
- Attempt unauthorized access,
- Use automated scraping, bots, or excessive commercial usage.
- Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use BottleCru for unlawful purposes,
- Misrepresent wine information or reviews,
- Interfere with website operations or security,
- Copy, scrape, reproduce, or redistribute substantial portions of BottleCru content without permission,
- Use the platform in a manner inconsistent with personal consumer use.
BottleCru may implement reasonable usage limitations to prevent abuse or excessive automated activity.
- Health and Responsibility Disclaimer
Alcohol consumption carries health and safety risks.
BottleCru encourages:
- Moderate and responsible consumption,
- Compliance with all drinking and driving laws,
- Consultation with medical professionals regarding alcohol-related health concerns.
BottleCru is not responsible for any decisions, actions, health outcomes, or damages related to alcohol consumption.
- Accuracy of Information
While we strive for accuracy, BottleCru does not guarantee that:
- Wine information,
- Vintage details,
- Ratings,
- Prices,
- Values,
- Availability,
- Food pairing suggestions,
- Cellaring guidance,
- Or tasting notes
are always complete, current, or error-free.
Wine products and vintages naturally vary over time.
- Intellectual Property
All BottleCru content, branding, logos, graphics, software, style systems, and related materials are owned by BottleCru or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Users may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit BottleCru materials without prior written permission.
- Third-Party Services and Links
BottleCru may reference or link to third-party websites, wine retailers, publications, or external services.
BottleCru:
- Does not control third-party services,
- Is not responsible for third-party content or transactions,
- Does not guarantee third-party pricing, inventory, or practices.
Use of third-party services is at your own risk.
- Limitation of Liability
BottleCru is provided “as is” and “as available.”
To the maximum extent permitted by law, BottleCru and its affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Indirect,
- Incidental,
- Consequential,
- Special,
- Or punitive damages
arising from use of the service.
Your use of BottleCru is at your own discretion and risk.
- Account Suspension or Termination
BottleCru reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts or access to services at its discretion, including for:
- Violation of these Terms,
- Fraudulent activity,
- Abuse of subscription services,
- Excessive or automated use,
- Illegal conduct.
- Changes to These Terms
BottleCru may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
- Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
- Contact Information
Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:
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