Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: August 10th, 2023

Welcome to www.wine-confidential.com. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Wine Confidential LLC's relationship with you in the context of this website.

The term "Wine Confidential" or "Wine Confidential LLC" or "www.wine-confidential.com" or "us" or "we" refers to the owner of this website. The term "you" refers to any user or viewer of this website.

Copyright 2023, Wine Confidential LLC. All rights reserved. 

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Wine Confidential LLC or its content/software suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

The compilation of all content on this website is the exclusive property of Wine Confidential LLC and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. All software used on this website is the property of Wine Confidential LLC or its software suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

You may not modify, publish, transmit, distribute, display, perform, reproduce, or create derivative works from any of the content on this website without the prior written permission of Wine Confidential LLC.

Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability:

The content of the pages of this website is for your general information purposes only. It is subject to change without notice.

The website owner nor any third parties make any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of this website, or warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the website owner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The website owner does not warrant that this website, its servers, or email sent from this website are free of viruses or other harmful components. The website owner will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this website, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

Your use of this website and any information or materials herein is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

This website contains material which is owned by, or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.

All trademarks reproduced in this website which are not the property of, or licensed to, the operator are acknowledged on the website.

Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence. From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

You may not use any automated means, including but not limited to bots, spiders, crawlers, or Artificial Intelligence or other data scraping or harvesting tools, to collect data from this website.

Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of the United States.

Certain state laws do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers, exclusions, or limitations may not apply to you, and you might have additional rights.

Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Provision:

In the event of any dispute or claim arising from or relating to your utilization of this website, the acquisition of products or services from Wine Confidential LLC, or any representations or declarations made by Wine Confidential LLC to you, whether such claim arises from statute, contract, or tort, such dispute or claim shall be resolved through mandatory arbitration. Either party may request such arbitration by serving written notice of the request upon the other party. Moreover, all claims shall be pursued on an individual basis exclusively, precluding class, collective, or representative actions. This encompasses disputes pertaining to the interpretation or application of this arbitration clause, including the enforceability, revocability, or validity of this clause or any part thereof.

The involved parties shall jointly designate a sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute. The arbitration proceedings may be conducted through the Judicial Arbitration Mediation Service or the American Arbitration Association, as chosen by the party initiating the claim. The arbitration shall be held either in California or within the jurisdiction of the nearest U.S. District Court to your billing address, as chosen by the party requesting arbitration. Any determination rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and enforceable as a judgment in any court possessing competent jurisdiction. Unless required by law, both you and Wine Confidential LLC shall share equally in the arbitration expenses, with each party bearing its own legal fees and costs.

This Arbitration Provision is designed to encompass disputes that would otherwise fall under the jurisdiction of a court or another non-arbitration forum. By agreeing to this Arbitration Provision, you waive your right to have such disputes resolved by a jury or through alternative forums. Should you wish to avoid the binding nature of this Arbitration Provision, you have the option to opt out by notifying Wine Confidential LLC in writing of your decision within thirty (30) days from the date of your acceptance of Wine Confidential LLC's Terms of Service, including this Arbitration Provision.

The stipulations of this Arbitration Provision are governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq. (the "FAA"), and exemplify a transaction involving interstate commerce. Should any portion of this Arbitration Provision or the regulations of the Judicial Arbitration Mediation Service or American Arbitration Association be deemed unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable by the Arbitrator or a court with proper jurisdiction, such segments shall be excised or adjusted to the extent necessary for the continued enforceability of this Arbitration Provision to the maximum extent allowable under applicable law.

Wine-Specific Conditions

Legal Requirements

By placing an order on www.wine-confidential.com, you affirm that you are at least 21 years of age and that you are familiar with and agree to abide by the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) laws in your state. You must be 21 years of age or older, to order and/or receive alcoholic beverages from Wine Confidential LLC. Receipt of shipments containing alcoholic beverages requires the signature of a sober adult (a person 21 years of age or older who is not intoxicated). Wines purchased from Wine Confidential LLC are not for resale, and are for personal consumption only.

Credit Card Charges

Orders are by credit card only. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. 

Minimum Purchase

No minimum purchase is required. 

States Authorized for Direct Shipment

Due to the ever-changing nature of wine shipping laws, we may be able to ship wines, directly or indirectly, to all states except AL, AR, DE, IN, MI, MS, OH, OK, RI, SD & UT. If Wine Confidential is unable to ship directly to your state, we can arrange for the shipment of products through a third party. Please note, when dealing through a third party, wine prices, discounts, and shipping costs may differ from those quoted by Wine Confidential.

Due to ever changing direct-shipping laws and regulations, the list of states that we ship to may change at any time. All wines are sold on www.wine-confidential.com in California and title passes to the buyer in the state of California. 

Title and Ownership Provision:

Title and ownership of all wine shall transfer from La Caviste LLC (a licensed California retailer) to the buyer within the jurisdiction of California. The buyer assumes full responsibility for the shipment of the wine from the storage facility to their designated state of residence. Through the coordination of wine transportation, La Caviste LLC is furnishing a service on behalf of and in representation of the buyer. When availing themselves of this service provided by La Caviste LLC, the buyer affirms their compliance with local and state regulations governing the procurement, conveyance, and receipt of wine. The buyer asserts that they have secured any requisite authorizations, settled all mandatory fees, engaged with duly authorized intermediaries when necessary, possess the legal right to take custody of the wine, and possess the legal entitlement to acquire the specified quantities. Once more, the buyer confirms and affirms that they have reached the age of 21.

All wines are sold by California licensed retailer La Caviste LLC. All wines are sold in California and title passes to the buyer in California.

Shipping Costs

UPS Ground is Wine Confidential's carrier of choice. Ground shipping is provided by UPS Ground at current market rates. 

Wine is a Delicate Commodity

Wine is a perishable commodity. Wine does not like extremes of temperature: hot humid summer and cold winter weather may adversely affect the condition of your wine during shipment. Wine Confidential is not responsible for, and will not replace wine that is damaged by extreme weather conditions during shipment. When your wine order is picked up by the common carrier for delivery, responsibility for the wine becomes the responsibility of the purchaser.

All Terms & Conditions are applicable to the extent permitted by law.