Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to siliconvalleywineauction.com (the “Website”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website and all services provided by or through the Website (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using siliconvalleywineauction.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not use the Service.
2. Definitions
– “Service” refers to all online content, features, functionality, and offerings provided through siliconvalleywineauction.com.
– “User” refers to any person or entity who accesses or uses the Service.
– “Content” means all texts, images, graphics, digital assets, software, logos, designs, materials, and other data available on or through the Service.
– “Account” refers to the registered profile created by a User to access certain features of the Service.
3. Acceptance of Terms
By using siliconvalleywineauction.com, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and legally capable of entering into a binding agreement. Your continued use of the Service constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and any future modifications.
4. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
5. Use of Services
a. Eligibility
The Service is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.
b. Account
To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an Account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account information and for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update it as necessary.
c. Prohibited Activities
While using the Service, you agree not to:
– Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
– Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service.
– Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or Service.
– Use the Service for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose.
– Transmit malware, spam, or other harmful or disruptive content.
6. Intellectual Property
All Content on siliconvalleywineauction.com is the property of Silicon Valley Wine Auction or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any Content without prior written permission from us.
7. User-Generated Content
If you post, upload, or otherwise submit content to the Website (such as comments, photos, or other materials), you grant Silicon Valley Wine Auction a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display such content in connection with the Service. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.
8. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and disclose your information. Please review it carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
9. Third-Party Services
The Website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, platforms, or services that are not operated by us. We do not endorse, monitor, or assume responsibility for such third-party services. Your interactions with any third-party services are governed by their own terms and policies.
10. Disclaimers and Liability
The Service and all Content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranty of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Silicon Valley Wine Auction disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free. In no event shall Silicon Valley Wine Auction be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages resulting from your access to or use of the Service.
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Silicon Valley Wine Auction, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, or expenses arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your content, or violation of these Terms.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or applicable laws, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in California.
14. Miscellaneous
a. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Silicon Valley Wine Auction regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings.
b. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
c. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of that right or provision.
15. Contact Info
For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].