Terms of Service - vines.app

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to vines.app. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

2. Description of Service

vines.app provides a comprehensive directory of wineries and vineyards across the United States. Our services include:

Searchable directory of winery listings
Detailed winery information including locations, contact details, and descriptions
Interactive maps showing winery locations
User submission features for corrections and suggestions

3. Information Accuracy Disclaimer

Important: All winery information on vines.app is provided for informational purposes only. We make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our website.

Winery hours, contact information, addresses, and other details may change without notice. We strongly recommend that you:

Contact wineries directly to verify information before visiting
Check winery websites for current hours and availability
Confirm reservations and special requirements in advance

We are not responsible for any inconvenience, loss, or damage resulting from reliance on information provided on our website.

4. User-Generated Content

4.1 Corrections and Suggestions

Users may submit corrections to existing winery listings or suggest new wineries. By submitting content, you agree that:

You grant vines.app a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, modify, and distribute your submissions
Your submissions are accurate to the best of your knowledge
You are solely responsible for the content you submit
We may, but are not obligated to, review, edit, or remove any submission

4.2 Content Standards

You agree NOT to submit content that:

Is false, misleading, or inaccurate
Violates any law or regulation
Infringes on intellectual property rights
Contains spam, advertising, or promotional material
Is defamatory, harassing, threatening, or abusive
Contains malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
Violates the privacy or rights of any third party

4.3 Content Review and Removal

We reserve the right to review, approve, reject, or remove any user submission at our sole discretion without notice or liability. We do not endorse or verify user-submitted content.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services including:

Geoapify for geocoding and mapping services
OpenAI for AI-generated content and data processing
Other analytics and service providers

Disclaimer: We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, or functionality of any third-party services. We are not responsible for any content, products, or services accessed through third-party integrations. Access to third-party services is at your own risk.

6. AI-Generated Content

Some winery descriptions and content on our website may be generated or enhanced using artificial intelligence technology. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. Please verify important information independently.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on vines.app, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of vines.app or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes. You agree NOT to:

Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our website without permission
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
Interfere with or disrupt our website or servers
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Impersonate any person or entity
Collect or harvest user data without consent

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. To the fullest extent permitted by law, vines.app disclaims all representations, warranties, and guarantees, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:

Warranties of accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
Warranties that the website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted

We do not guarantee that the website will meet your requirements or that any errors will be corrected.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VINES.APP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE.

This includes but is not limited to damages resulting from:

Reliance on inaccurate or outdated winery information
Errors or omissions in content
Third-party service failures or interruptions
Unauthorized access to your data
Travel, accommodation, or other expenses incurred

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless vines.app, its owners, employees, and service providers from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to:

Your use of the website
Your violation of these Terms
Your submission of content
Your violation of any third-party rights

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which vines.app is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website at any time, with or without cause or notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or applicable laws.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and vines.app regarding your use of the website.

17. Contact Us

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

Email: legal@vines.app
Website: vines.app