Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Australia for Wine Connoisseurs website, booking our services, or participating in our workshops and events, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of our services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

2. Services Description

Australia for Wine Connoisseurs offers wine education, tasting experiences, workshops, and related services focusing on Australian wines. Our services may include but are not limited to:

• In-person wine tasting workshops
• Vineyard tours and experiences
• Virtual wine education webinars
• Customized wine events and private tastings
• Wine consulting services
• Educational resources and materials

Service details, pricing, and availability are subject to change and will be communicated at the time of booking.

3. User Eligibility and Account

To use our services, you must be of legal drinking age in your jurisdiction (18 years or older in Australia). By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

When creating an account or providing information for bookings:

• You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information
• You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Bookings and Cancellations

When booking our services:

• All bookings require confirmation and are subject to availability
• Payment terms will be specified at the time of booking
• Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance for a full refund
• Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled event may be subject to a cancellation fee of up to 50% of the booking price
• No-shows will not be refunded

We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events due to insufficient registrations, presenter illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to reschedule.

5. Responsible Drinking

Australia for Wine Connoisseurs promotes responsible alcohol consumption. By participating in our events:

• You agree to consume alcohol responsibly
• You acknowledge that it is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol
• You agree to arrange alternative transportation if necessary
• We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who appears intoxicated
• We may limit alcohol service at our discretion

6. Intellectual Property

All content on our website and in our materials, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations, is the property of Australia for Wine Connoisseurs or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, display, or transmit any content without our prior written permission
• Modify or create derivative works based on our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a license to do so
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notices from our materials

7. User-Generated Content

When you submit reviews, comments, or other content to our website or social media:

• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content
• You represent that you own or control all rights to the content you submit
• You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or infringing on another's rights
• We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms or that we find objectionable

8. Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Australia for Wine Connoisseurs and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services
• Our liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid for the specific service that gave rise to the claim
• We do not guarantee that our website will be secure or free from errors or viruses

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Australia for Wine Connoisseurs and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that arise from or relate to:

• Your violation of these Terms of Use
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Your use or misuse of our services

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Queensland, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms of Use.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms of Use that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Contact Information

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

Australia for Wine Connoisseurs
89 Queen Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Australia

Phone: +61 438 720 694
Email: [email protected]