Terms and Conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using The Wine Guide (wineguide.co). By accessing or using this site, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. About this site

The Wine Guide is a personal blog run by Claire Bennett, based in Sydney, Australia. The site provides educational content about wine, including reviews, guides, and buying recommendations for personal, non-commercial use.

2. Content and accuracy

I make every effort to ensure the information on this site is accurate and up to date. However, wine prices, product availability, vintages, and retailer stock change frequently. All information is provided for general educational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.

I do not guarantee that any wine described or recommended on this site will be available in your region, at the price listed, or that it will meet your personal expectations. Taste is subjective.

3. Responsible drinking

This site is intended for adults of legal drinking age in their country or jurisdiction. Nothing on this site should be construed as encouraging excessive alcohol consumption. Please drink responsibly. If you are pregnant, taking medication, or have a health condition affected by alcohol, consult a medical professional.

Do not drink and drive.

4. Affiliate links

This site contains affiliate links to wine.com and Amazon. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence my editorial recommendations. See the Affiliate Disclaimer for full details.

5. Intellectual property

All original written content, photography, graphics, and design on this site are the intellectual property of The Wine Guide unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content without prior written permission.

Short quotes with clear attribution and a link back to the original article are permitted for editorial and non-commercial purposes.

6. Third-party links

This site contains links to external websites, including retailers and reference sources. These links are provided for convenience. I have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of this site or reliance on any information published here. This includes (but is not limited to) loss arising from a purchasing decision made on the basis of a wine recommendation.

8. Privacy

Your use of this site is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

9. Changes to these terms

I reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be reflected by a new "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any change constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

11. Contact

Questions about these terms? Email: [email protected].