Terms of Service
Effective date: [EFFECTIVE DATE]
1. Acceptance of these Terms
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) are a binding agreement between you and [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] ("Spirit Aging Lab," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this website, any associated tools, accounts, or content (collectively, the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
2. Eligibility & age
The Service is intended only for adults of legal drinking age in their jurisdiction (at least 21 in the United States). By using the Service you represent and warrant that you are of legal drinking age where you live and that aging, finishing, and consuming beverage alcohol for personal use is lawful for you. The Service is not directed to anyone under the legal drinking age.
3. Educational information only — not professional advice
All content — including flavor profiles, recipes, build plans, schedules, calculators, drafted instructions, and safety notes — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not professional, legal, medical, food-safety, or financial advice, and it is not a guarantee of any result, flavor, quality, or safety outcome. Some content is assistant-drafted and may contain errors or omissions. Always exercise independent judgment and consult qualified professionals where appropriate.
4. Assumption of risk & release
You acknowledge that home aging and finishing of spirits involves inherent and significant risks, including without limitation: fire and burns (from toasting, charring, torches, hot plates, and heat); explosion or ignition of flammable ethanol vapor; cuts and injuries from tools and glass; exposure to unsafe, contaminated, mislabeled, or toxic wood; over-extraction or spoilage; and illness or injury from consuming any resulting product. You voluntarily assume all such risks. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release, waive, and discharge [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] ("Spirit Aging Lab," "we," "us," or "our")and its owners, operators, employees, contributors, and affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and causes of action arising out of or related to your use of the Service or any activity you undertake based on it.
5. Your responsibilities
You are solely responsible for: verifying that any wood, spirit, equipment, and technique you use is appropriate, food-safe, and lawful; following all product and equipment manufacturer instructions and safety warnings; safe handling of flame, heat, and flammable liquids; and complying with all applicable laws, including those governing alcohol, distillation, and sale. Producing distilled spirits without the required permits is illegal in many places. This Service does not encourage or assist unlawful distillation; it addresses aging and finishing of lawfully obtained spirits for personal use. Laws vary — you must confirm what is legal where you live.
6. No warranties
THE SERVICE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR THAT ANY INFORMATION IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR CURRENT.
7. Limitation of liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] ("Spirit Aging Lab," "we," "us," or "our") OR ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRIBUTORS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR ILLNESS, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SERVICE OR ANY ACTIVITY UNDERTAKEN BASED ON IT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM OR USD $50. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] ("Spirit Aging Lab," "we," "us," or "our") and its owners, operators, employees, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your activities based on it, your user content, or your violation of these Terms or any law or the rights of any third party.
9. User content & accounts
If you create an account or submit content (such as batches, notes, or photos), you are responsible for it and for keeping your credentials secure. You retain ownership of your content and grant us a limited license to store and display it to operate the Service for you. You represent that you have the rights to any content you submit and that it is lawful. We may remove content or suspend accounts at our discretion. We are not responsible for any loss of content or data.
10. Affiliate links & third-party products
The Service may contain affiliate links and recommendations. We may earn a commission if you purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. We do not manufacture, sell, warrant, endorse, or control third-party products, vendors, or websites, and we are not responsible for them or for your dealings with them. Product recommendations are informational only; verify suitability and safety yourself.
11. Intellectual property
The Service, including its text, design, and code (excluding your user content and third-party materials), is owned by [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] ("Spirit Aging Lab," "we," "us," or "our") or its licensors and is protected by law. You may use it for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, resell, or create derivative works from the Service without our permission.
12. Changes to the Service and Terms
We may modify or discontinue the Service, and we may update these Terms, at any time. Changes are effective when posted with an updated effective date. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Please review these Terms periodically.
13. Governing law & disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of [STATE/COUNTRY], without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. You agree that any dispute will be resolved in the courts located in [STATE/COUNTRY], and you consent to their jurisdiction, except where prohibited by law. [If you intend to require arbitration and/or a class-action waiver, insert those provisions here with counsel’s review.]
14. Miscellaneous
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver. These Terms are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.
15. Contact
Questions about these Terms: [[email protected]].
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