1. Eligibility & Acceptable Use
1.1 Eligibility. You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal age in your jurisdiction) to use the Services. By using the Services, you confirm you meet this requirement.
1.2 Permitted Use. Use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Do not disable, overburden, or impair the Services, or interfere with other users’ enjoyment.
1.3 Prohibited Activities. You agree not to: (a) misrepresent your identity or age; (b) purchase for or supply alcohol to anyone under 18; (c) bypass age or location controls; (d) attempt unauthorised access, scraping, crawling, or automated queries without consent; (e) interfere with security or payments; (f) post unlawful, defamatory, obscene, misleading, or infringing content; (g) engage in fraud, chargeback abuse, or other illegal activity.
2. Intellectual Property
2.1 Ownership. All content and materials on the Services (text, graphics, logos, software, and the MyOwnSomm name/marks) are owned by MyOwnSomm.com or its licensors and protected by law.
2.2 Limited Licence. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Security. You are responsible for keeping credentials confidential and for all activity under your account.
3.2 Suspension/Termination. We may suspend or terminate accounts for breaches of these Terms or unlawful/unauthorised use.
4. Alcohol, Age & Territory
Important: MyOwnSomm.com is not a licensed alcohol retailer or wholesaler. We do not sell, supply, or deliver alcohol. Alcohol purchases are made from independent, licensed retailers and/or sommeliers (“Sellers”).
4.1 Age. You must be 18+ to purchase alcohol. By ordering, you confirm the purchaser and any recipient are 18+. Sellers or delivery partners may require valid photo ID and may refuse delivery if age cannot be verified. No refunds where delivery is refused due to failed age verification.
4.2 Territory. Orders and deliveries are currently supported within the Republic of Ireland only, to addresses permitted by the relevant Seller’s licence and delivery policies.
4.3 Responsible Drinking. Please drink responsibly; see drinkaware.ie. Alcohol should not be consumed during pregnancy.
5. Platform Role; Orders, Payments & Deliveries
5.1 Facilitator Only. Unless expressly stated otherwise, MyOwnSomm.com acts solely as a facilitator of introductions, discovery, ordering and payments. The contract of sale for alcohol is between you and the Seller. Product descriptions, allergens, pricing, availability, delivery, and legal compliance are the Seller’s responsibility.
5.2 Payments. Payments are processed by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe). We do not store full card numbers. Your use of payments is subject to the provider’s terms.
5.3 Deliveries & Returns. Fulfilment, delivery, and returns for alcohol orders are provided by the Seller under the Seller’s terms and policies. We may assist with communications, but we are not a party to the alcohol sale.
6. Subscriptions, Free Trials & Auto-Renewal
6.1 Billing. Certain features are offered on a subscription basis, billed monthly. If a 7-day free trial is offered, your first charge occurs immediately after the trial ends unless you cancel before then.
6.2 Auto-Renewal & Cancellation. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. You can cancel anytime via [Account > Subscription] (or your account). Cancellation stops the next renewal; no partial-period refunds unless required by law.
6.3 Right of Withdrawal. If EU consumer withdrawal rights apply, you consent to immediate performance of digital services upon sign-up and acknowledge your 14-day right of withdrawal may be lost once full performance begins. This does not affect non-excludable statutory rights.
7. User-Generated Content (Reviews)
7.1 Licence. By submitting reviews or other content (“UGC”), you grant MyOwnSomm.com a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, and sublicensable licence to host, store, use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works, and display such UGC in connection with the Services and our marketing.
7.2 Warranties. You represent and warrant you own or have all rights to the UGC; it does not infringe third-party rights; and it is not unlawful, defamatory, or misleading.
7.3 Moderation. We may moderate, refuse, or remove UGC at any time.
8. Notice-and-Takedown (Illegal/Unlawful Content)
To report allegedly unlawful content, email info@myownsomm.com with: (i) description and URL(s); (ii) legal basis for illegality; (iii) your contact details; and (iv) a good-faith statement of accuracy. We will acknowledge receipt and take appropriate action, which may include removal or restriction. Repeated or egregious violations may lead to account suspension or termination.
9. Health & Allergen Disclaimer
Allergen and ingredient information (including sulphites) is provided by Sellers. We do not verify such information. If you have allergies or intolerances, confirm directly with the Seller before purchasing or consuming products. Sommelier recommendations are informational only and not medical, nutritional, or professional advice.
10. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
10.1 “As-Is”. The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
10.2 Limitation of Liability. To the maximum extent permitted by law, MyOwnSomm.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business interruption. Our aggregate liability for all claims relating to the Services shall not exceed the greater of €100 or the total fees you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim. Nothing limits liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be limited by law.
11. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MyOwnSomm.com and its officers, employees, and contractors from any claims, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your UGC, your breach of these Terms, your misuse of the Services, unlawful or underage alcohol purchases, or your disputes with Sellers.
12. Privacy & Cookies
Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect, use, and protect your data and how cookies are used.
13. Changes to Services & Terms; Force Majeure
13.1 Service Changes. We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time.
13.2 Terms Changes. We may update these Terms from time to time. For material changes, we will provide reasonable advance notice (e.g., email or in-app notice). Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.
13.3 Force Majeure. We are not responsible for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control (including strikes, outages, acts of God, or regulatory actions).
14. Service Provider & Contact Details
Service provider: [PLACEHOLDER: Full legal name], trading as MyOwnSomm.com
Geographic address: [PLACEHOLDER: Irish address]
Email (general): info@myownsomm.com
Legal notices: info@myownsomm.com
15. Miscellaneous; Governing Law & Jurisdiction
15.1 Assignment. We may assign or transfer these Terms. You may not assign without our prior written consent.
15.2 No Waiver. A failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver.
15.3 Severability. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.
15.4 Entire Agreement. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services.
15.5 Governing Law & Jurisdiction. These Terms are governed by Irish law. The courts of Ireland shall have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to any non-excludable consumer protections under applicable law.