Terms of Use

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Grand Cru and Etiquette's website www.grandcruandetiquette.com.

This website provides educational content on oenology and wine culture. It does not sell alcoholic beverages but may contain affiliate links redirecting users to third-party websites specializing in the sale of alcoholic drinks.

By using this website, you fully accept these Terms of Use (ToU).
If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Legal Information

  • Website Publisher: Grand Cru and Etiquette

  • Location: France

  • Email: grandcruandetiquette@gmail.com

  • The website is hosted by Squarespace

2. Purpose and Access to the Website

The Grand Cru and Etiquette website aims to provide educational content on:

  • Oenology

  • Gastronomy

  • Etiquette

  • Art of Dining

Access to the website is free for all users with an Internet connection. However, some content or services may be reserved for registered users.

By using this website, you agree to:

  • Not use the website for fraudulent, illegal, or unethical purposes.

  • Respect copyright laws and intellectual property rights of published content.

  • Not disrupt the website’s operation through hacking, spam, or other malicious activities.

The publisher reserves the right to suspend or restrict access to any user violating these rules.

3. Publisher's Liability

The publisher strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but does not guarantee the absence of errors or omissions.

The website shall not be held liable for:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the published information.

  • Any interruptions or malfunctions of the website.

  • Any direct or indirect damage resulting from the use of the website.

4. Legal Age and User Responsibility

Access to the website is restricted to users of legal drinking age according to their country of residence:

  • 18 years old in the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and France.

  • 21 years old in certain U.S. states.

Users are responsible for:

  • Ensuring they are of legal age to view alcohol-related content.

  • Using the website responsibly, in compliance with local laws.

  • Not reproducing, copying, or distributing the website’s content without authorization.

5. Affiliate Links and Liability

The website may contain affiliate links to online stores specializing in alcoholic beverage sales. These links allow the website to earn a commission on purchases made through them, at no extra cost to the user.

Users should be aware that:

  • The website does not sell alcohol directly and is not a distributor of alcoholic beverages.

  • The website does not promote alcohol consumption but provides purely educational content on oenology.

  • Users must verify the legality of purchasing and consuming alcohol in their country of residence.

Important Notes:

  • We are not responsible for transactions made on partner websites.

  • We may receive a commission if you make a purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

  • We encourage responsible and legal alcohol consumption, in accordance with the laws of your country.

For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property

All website content (text, images, logos, design, etc.) is protected by copyright laws in France and beyond. Some images used are royalty-free.

Any reproduction, modification, or unauthorized use of the content is strictly prohibited unless expressly approved by Grand Cru and Etiquette.

7. Liability and Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided "as is", without express or implied warranties. We do not guarantee:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the provided information.

  • The website’s uninterrupted availability.

  • The absence of errors, viruses, or security vulnerabilities.

Limitation of Liability:

  • We shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of this website.

  • We do not guarantee the legality of alcohol purchases made through third-party sites.

  • If you are located in the U.S., certain liability limitations may not apply depending on your state’s laws.

8. Personal Data Protection

We respect user privacy and collect data in compliance with the following regulations:

  • GDPR (Europe, including France and Ireland)

  • UK GDPR (United Kingdom)

  • Data Protection Act 2018 (United Kingdom)

  • CCPA (California, United States)

  • PIPEDA (Canada)

  • Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)

Users have the right to access, correct, and delete their personal data.

For any request, please contact us at grandcruandetiquette@gmail.com.
See our Privacy Policy for more information.

9. External Links and Third-Party Content

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for:

  • The content of external websites.

  • Their privacy policies.

  • Any transactions conducted on these platforms.

Users are encouraged to review the terms and conditions of third-party websites before making a purchase.

10. Modifications to the Terms of Use

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any updates will be published on the website and take effect immediately.

By continuing to use the website after an update, users agree to the revised terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by French law.

In case of a dispute:

  • The competent courts will be those of France.

  • For users located in the UK, Ireland, the U.S., Canada, or Australia, courts in their country of residence may have jurisdiction.

12. Contact

Email: grandcruandetiquette@gmail.com
Blog Name: Grand Cru and Etiquette