1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using VinoFromItaly ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Description of Service
VinoFromItaly provides educational content about Italian wines, including:
- An interactive wine knowledge quiz
- Blog articles about Italian wine regions, grapes, and culture
- A guide to all 20 Italian wine regions
- A newsletter with curated wine insights
All content is for educational and entertainment purposes. We are not licensed sommeliers, and our content does not constitute professional wine advice.
3. User Accounts
Some features (e.g., the quiz leaderboard) require authentication via Google Sign-In. By creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information
- Keep your account credentials secure
- Not impersonate others or create misleading profiles
- Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or delete accounts that violate these terms.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest content without permission
- Submit false or misleading quiz scores
- Interfere with other users' experience
5. Intellectual Property
All content on VinoFromItaly — including text, images, graphics, code, and design — is owned by VinoFromItaly or used with permission. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use (e.g., sharing a link on social media).
6. Newsletter
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receiving periodic emails about Italian wine topics. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email. We will never share your email address with third parties.
7. Disclaimer
The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content. Wine information, including region details, grape descriptions, and classification data, is provided for educational purposes and may not reflect the most current regulatory changes.
8. Limitation of Liability
VinoFromItaly shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site. Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us, if any (which for a free site is zero).
9. Age Requirement
VinoFromItaly is an educational site about wine culture. While we do not sell alcohol, our content discusses alcoholic beverages. Users should be of legal drinking age in their jurisdiction to engage with our content.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via our newsletter or a notice on the site. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Contact
Questions about these terms? Reach us at vinofromitaly@gmail.com.