TERMS AND CONDITIONS Effective Date: September 29, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms Welcome to sommeliersecret.com. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using our Site. We may update these Terms from time to time; the latest effective date will be indicated above, and continued use of the Site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. About Us The Site is operated by Selection Sommelier (referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”). Selection Sommelier is a business registered in France, with its principal office located at 27 rue de la ronzy, 38640 Claix, France. Additional information about our company is provided in our Legal Notices page.
3. Use of the Site You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. By using this Site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction (or have consent from a parent/guardian). You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation while using the Site.
- Post or transmit any harmful, offensive, or unlawful content (including but not limited to content that is defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or infringes on others’ rights).
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other users’ accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the Site.
- Introduce any viruses, malware, or any other code that is malicious or technologically harmful.
- Use the Site to harass, stalk, impersonate, or harm another person, or engage in any activity that could interfere with or disrupt the Site’s functioning.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site if you engage in any prohibited activities or otherwise violate these Terms.
4. User Accounts (if applicable) To access certain features or services, you may need to create an account. If you create an account, you agree to provide truthful, current, and complete information about yourself as prompted. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. If you suspect any unauthorized use of your account, you must notify us immediately. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information. We may, at our discretion, restrict, suspend, or terminate your account if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in fraudulent or unlawful behavior.
5. Intellectual Property Unless otherwise indicated, we own all intellectual property rights in the Site and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, software, and design (“Content”). This Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You are granted a limited, revocable license to access and use the Site and its Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not: (a) reproduce, copy, modify, distribute, or publicly display any portion of the Site or Content without our prior written consent; (b) remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the Content; or (c) use any of our trademarks, logos, or proprietary graphics without permission. Any unauthorized use of the Site or Content may violate intellectual property laws and these Terms. If you print, copy, or download any part of our Site in breach of these Terms, your right to use our Site may cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.
6. User Content and Feedback If the Site allows you to submit comments, reviews, or other content (“User Content”), you retain ownership of any intellectual property rights that you hold in that content. However, by submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media. This license allows us to provide and promote our services. You represent that you have the necessary rights to grant this license for any content you submit. We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to review, monitor, remove, or edit User Content at our discretion. When providing feedback or suggestions to us (for example, about improving our Site or services), you agree that we may use and implement such feedback without obligation to you. Any feedback you provide is entirely voluntary and we are free to use it as we see fit without any compensation to you.
7. Third-Party Links and Resources Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience (for example, links to external services or articles). These links do not signify our endorsement of such third-party sites, and we have no control over the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for the availability of such external sites or resources, nor for any content, advertising, products, services, or information on or available from those sites. Your use of any third-party websites is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and privacy policies of those sites.
8. Privacy Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, which is available on this Site, describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our Site. By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as outlined in the Privacy Policy. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which emphasizes transparency in how personal data is handled. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices. If you have questions about how we handle data, you can contact us at info@sommeliersecret.com or using the information provided in the Legal Notices page.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties Use at Your Own Risk: The Site and all Content and services provided through it are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and any warranties arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade. We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors, viruses, or other harmful components. While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant the completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any information on the Site. No Professional Advice: Any content on the Site is provided for general information purposes only and is not intended to amount to professional advice (legal, financial, or otherwise). You should not rely on any information on the Site as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your situation. We will not be responsible for any action (or inaction) taken based on information on the Site.
10. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, Selection Sommelier and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenue, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from: (a) your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site; (b) any conduct or content of any third party on the Site (including defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of other users or third parties); (c) any content obtained from the Site; or (d) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content. In no event shall our total liability for all claims related to the Site or these Terms exceed the amount (if any) you have paid to us in the last six (6) months for any services related to the Site. Nothing in these Terms seeks to exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded under law – for example, liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or for our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
11. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Selection Sommelier and its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your violation of these Terms; (b) your misuse of the Site or any services; (c) your violation of any law or rights of a third party; or (d) content you submit or post on the Site. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim. This indemnity obligation will survive termination of your use of the Site or these Terms.
12. Termination These Terms are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may stop using the Site at any time. We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site (or any part thereof) immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if we in our sole discretion determine that you have breached these Terms or engaged in conduct that we believe is harmful to our interests or other users. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately. If you or we terminate these Terms, it will not limit any other rights or remedies we may have at law or in equity. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (such as intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnity, and governing law) will survive.
13. Changes to These Terms We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will provide reasonable notice through the Site or via other communication methods (such as email if you have an account). It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications to the Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the latest changes were made.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction These Terms and your use of the Site are governed by the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law principles. If you are a consumer in the EU, you may also be protected by any mandatory provisions of law applicable in your country of residence. In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site, we encourage you to contact us first to seek an amicable resolution. If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, the dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in France. Note: Use of our Site may be subject to other local, national, or international laws. You are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws in connection with your access to and use of the Site.
15. Contact Information If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: Email: info@sommeliersecret.com Phone: +1 (409) 941-7254 WhatsApp: +1 (409) 941-7254 WeChat: Marco3866 French Office: Selection Sommelier 27 rue de la ronzy 38640 Claix France We will do our best to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.
