Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Pinot Noir Australia. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website pinot-noir.au (the "Site"), operated by Pinot Noir Australia ("we," "our," or "us").

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site.

Use of the Site

Eligibility

The Site contains information about alcoholic beverages. By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (the legal drinking age in Australia). If you are under 18, you may not use the Site.

Permitted Use

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree to use the Site in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the Site
• Use the Site to transmit any advertising or promotional material without our consent
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Pinot Noir Australia or any other person
• Use any automated means to access the Site or collect any information from it
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site

Intellectual Property

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, text, displays, images, graphics, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Pinot Noir Australia or its licensors and are protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on the Site without our prior written consent, except as follows:

• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages for your own personal, non-commercial use
• You may share links to our content on social media platforms, provided you do not remove any copyright or proprietary notices

Wine Information and Recommendations

Educational Content

The content on this Site is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Our wine reviews, recommendations, and guides represent our opinions based on our experience and should not be considered as professional advice.

No Warranty on Product Information

While we strive to provide accurate information about wines, vintages, pricing, and availability, we cannot guarantee that all information is current or complete. Wine prices and availability change frequently and may vary by retailer. Always verify current information with the retailer before making a purchase.

Responsible Drinking

We encourage responsible consumption of alcohol. Please drink responsibly and in accordance with Australian guidelines. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or have any health concerns, consult a healthcare professional before consuming alcohol.

Affiliate Relationships and Disclaimers

Amazon Associates Program

Pinot Noir Australia is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.au.

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means when you click on Amazon links on our Site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Editorial Independence

Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We maintain complete independence in our wine recommendations and reviews. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in and would personally use.

Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon and wine producer websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites. Visiting any linked website is at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
• WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR VIRUS-FREE
• WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PINOT NOIR AUSTRALIA AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
• ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS
• ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SITE
• ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, OR SIMILAR ISSUES TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE SITE

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS (AUD $100).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pinot Noir Australia and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

Changes to the Site and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Site at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia, for the resolution of any disputes.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pinot Noir Australia regarding your use of the Site.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Pinot Noir Australia
Email: legal@pinot-noir.au
Website: Contact Form