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Last updated: June 11, 2026
This page represents a legal document that serves as our Terms of Use and governs the legal terms of our website, the-wine-advisor.com, as owned and operated by The Wine Advisor.
These Terms of Use, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Wine Advisor regarding your use of this Website. We may amend these Terms at any time. The latest version will always be posted here.
By using our Website, you agree to fully comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not accept these Terms, please do not access or use our Website.
The terms "us," "we," or "our" refer to The Wine Advisor, a family-owned wine consulting business based in Scottsdale, Arizona, in business since 1997. "You" or "User" refers to any individual who accesses or uses our Website. "Website" refers to the-wine-advisor.com and all associated pages. "Services" refers to wine demos, road shows, educational engagements, brand presentations, and any related consulting services we offer.
This Website is provided for informational purposes only. Content on this Site does not constitute a binding offer, contract, or agreement to perform any services. No service engagement is created by browsing this Website, submitting a contact form, or requesting a proposal. A formal, written service agreement signed by an authorized representative of The Wine Advisor is required before any services are rendered.
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You may not use this Website to transmit any unsolicited communications, attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, introduce malicious code or malware, or interfere with the Site's operation. We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access for any User who violates these terms, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.
All content on this Website — including text, images, logos, graphics, audio, video, and design elements — is the property of The Wine Advisor or its licensed content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any content from this Site without prior written permission from The Wine Advisor. Unauthorized use may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.
This Website is intended solely for individuals who are 21 years of age or older. By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 21 years old. If you are under 21, you must not use this Website. The Wine Advisor provides professional wine demonstration and education services to licensed retailers, distributors, and wineries. Nothing on this Website constitutes encouragement to consume alcohol irresponsibly. We strongly advocate for responsible consumption. Our services are conducted in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws governing the sale and promotion of alcoholic beverages.
This Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Wine Advisor does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the Site.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Wine Advisor, its owners, employees, agents, and assigns shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content — even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total aggregate liability to you for any and all claims arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00 USD).
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Wine Advisor, its officers, owners, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your violation of these Terms of Use; (b) your use of or reliance on any content from this Website; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including any copyright, trademark, privacy, or property right; or (d) any claim that your actions caused damage to a third party.
The Wine Advisor respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on this Website infringes a copyright you own or control, please send a written notice to [email protected] with: (1) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; (2) identification of the infringing material and its location on our Site; (3) your contact information including name, address, phone, and email; (4) a statement of good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner; (5) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. We will respond to valid DMCA notices promptly.
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including distributor and winery partners. These links are provided as a convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, accuracy, or terms of any linked third-party site. You access linked sites entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of those sites.
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information, including your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or related to your use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona. You waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such proceeding in Maricopa County.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original.
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Wine Advisor regarding your use of this Website and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral, relating to this subject matter.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
This document was last updated on June 11, 2026
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