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    Vinius Terms and Conditions

    Version: 1.0
    Effective Date: February 7, 2026

    These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Vinius platform, including the Vinius web and mobile applications, APIs, services, and related features (collectively, the "Platform").

    If you are accessing or using the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Platform.

    1. Definitions

    • "Vinius", "we", "us", or "our" means the Vinius legal entity identified in the Order Form, invoice, or other contractual documentation.
    • "You" or "User" means the individual or organization using the Platform.
    • "Organization" means the business, wine club, or entity represented by a User.
    • "Content" means any data, text, images, files, wine records, prices, tasting notes, reviews, or other materials submitted to or generated within the Platform.
    • "User Content" means Content submitted by Users.
    • "Services" means Platform features including inventory management, pricing, wine lists, POS integrations, analytics, AI enrichment, community features, wine clubs, and marketplace functionality.

    2. Eligibility and Account Responsibilities

    • You must be legally capable of entering a binding contract and meet any minimum legal age required in your jurisdiction to use the Platform, especially for features involving alcohol-related content or transactions.
    • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.
    • You must provide accurate and up-to-date account and organization information. We may suspend or terminate accounts with inaccurate or misleading information.
    • If you provide access to the Platform to staff, members, or other end users, you are responsible for ensuring they meet any applicable minimum age requirements and comply with these Terms.

    3. License to Use the Platform

    Subject to these Terms and any applicable subscription, Vinius grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for your internal business purposes or personal use consistent with these Terms.

    4. Usage Policies (Acceptable Use)

    You agree not to:

    • Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations, including alcohol advertising, distribution, labeling, tax, export, and import requirements.
    • List, promote, or transact in counterfeit, misrepresented, or illegally obtained products.
    • Infringe or violate the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of others.
    • Post or transmit unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, threatening, hateful, or otherwise inappropriate content.
    • Manipulate ratings, reviews, or data quality signals; submit false or misleading wine data; or omit material facts that affect accuracy.
    • Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Platform without our prior written consent.
    • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to discover the source code or underlying algorithms of the Platform except to the extent permitted by law.
    • Circumvent or attempt to circumvent security or access controls, rate limits, or other protective measures.
    • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Platform, including by uploading malicious code or performing denial-of-service activity.
    • Use the Platform to send unsolicited messages (spam) or to create, distribute, or promote misleading or fraudulent content.
    • Use automated systems or bots to access the Platform without prior written approval, except as expressly permitted through the API and applicable documentation.

    We may investigate and take appropriate action for suspected violations, including content removal, account suspension, or termination.

    4.1 Age and Alcohol Compliance

    • You must be at least the legal drinking age in your jurisdiction to access or use the Platform, and you must not permit anyone under the legal drinking age to use the Platform under your account or organization.
    • You must not use the Platform to target, market to, or solicit alcohol-related transactions from minors.
    • We may suspend or terminate access if we reasonably believe the Platform is being used in violation of age or alcohol-related laws.

    5. User Content and Data Quality

    5.1 Ownership

    You retain ownership of your User Content. You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of your User Content.

    5.2 License to Vinius

    By submitting User Content, you grant Vinius a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, process, analyze, transform, and display your User Content for the purpose of operating, improving, and providing the Platform, including AI-driven enrichment and database quality improvements. Where possible, we will use aggregated or anonymized data to improve quality and analytics.

    5.3 Content Moderation

    We do not pre-screen all User Content, but we reserve the right to remove or restrict content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

    6. AI Features and Enrichment

    The Platform may use AI and automated tools to enrich wine data, suggest classifications, generate insights, or recommend pricing. AI outputs are informational and may be incomplete or inaccurate. You remain responsible for verifying data, pricing decisions, compliance with law, and use of AI-generated content.

    7. Market Data and Pricing Disclaimer

    Market values, pricing analytics, and valuation tools are provided for informational purposes only and may rely on third-party sources. Vinius does not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of market data and is not responsible for decisions made based on such data. You are solely responsible for any pricing, purchasing, or sales decisions.

    8. Wine Clubs, Community, and Marketplace Features

    • Club features allow organizations to create membership programs and share content with members. Club membership, invitations, and visibility settings are governed by each club and by these Terms.
    • Community features may allow public or private sharing of notes, reviews, or announcements. You are responsible for your contributions.
    • Marketplace features may enable buying, selling, or trading of products between users or organizations. Unless expressly stated, Vinius is not a party to transactions between users and does not take title to goods. Users are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, taxes, and licensing requirements.

    9. Points, Badges, and Rewards

    Any points, badges, or contribution rewards are for engagement and recognition only. They have no cash value, are not transferable, and may be modified, revoked, or removed at any time.

    10. Integrations and Third-Party Services

    The Platform may integrate with third-party services (e.g., POS systems, payment processors, analytics, or external data sources). Your use of such services is subject to their terms. Vinius is not responsible for third-party services or content.

    11. Subscription Plans, Fees, and Billing

    If your use of the Platform is subject to paid subscription plans:

    • Fees, billing cycles, and payment terms will be set out in your order form or subscription plan.
    • Subscriptions may auto-renew unless canceled in accordance with your plan terms.
    • We may suspend access for non-payment.

    12. Intellectual Property

    The Platform, including all software, designs, trademarks, and content provided by Vinius, is owned by Vinius or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use our trademarks or branding without prior written consent.

    13. Security and Access Controls

    You must not share credentials or grant access to unauthorized users. We may enforce security measures such as rate limits, API keys, access scopes, and audit logging.

    14. Suspension and Termination

    We may suspend or terminate your access if we believe you have violated these Terms, pose a security risk, or if required by law. You may terminate your account at any time in accordance with your plan.

    15. Disclaimers

    The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Vinius disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

    16. Limitation of Liability

    To the maximum extent permitted by law, Vinius will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenues, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising out of or related to your use of the Platform.

    17. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vinius and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your use of the Platform or violation of these Terms.

    18. Changes to These Terms

    We may update these Terms from time to time. We will provide notice where required by law and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

    19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

    These Terms are governed by the laws of the European Union and the jurisdiction where the Vinius legal entity is established, without regard to conflict of law principles. Disputes will be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction unless otherwise required by law.

    20. Contact

    For legal notices or questions about these Terms, contact:

    • Legal entity name: Vinius V.O.F.
    • Registered address: Kattendansstraat 82, 3500 Hasselt, Belgium
    • Contact email: legal@govinius.com
    • VAT number: BE 1021.970.422