Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Sip & Study ("Company", "we", "our", "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website www.sipandstudy.com and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By using our Platform, you agree to these Terms. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, you should not use Sip & Study.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Sip & Study is an independent companion platform. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by WSET®, CMS, or any official wine education body. Our tools are designed to support study, not replace official courses.

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“user”, “you”) and Sip & Study (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), governing your access to and use of our website (https://sipandstudy.com), services, and applications (collectively, the “Platform”). By accessing or using any part of the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction) to use the Platform. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian.

3. User Accounts

You may need to register for an account to access certain features. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary. You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and for all activities under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we suspect any misuse or violation of these Terms.

4. Subscriptions, Payments & Renewals

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Platform, including all content (text, graphics, logos, videos, documents, code), is the property of Sip & Study or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without explicit permission.

6. User-Generated Content

You may have the opportunity to post comments, feedback, or content (e.g., forum posts, submitted corrections). By submitting such content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and reproduce it in connection with the Platform. You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, offensive, or infringes the rights of others.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse the Platform. This includes (but is not limited to):

8. Service Availability and Support

We strive to keep the Platform available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend access for maintenance, upgrades, or legal reasons. Support is provided via email or ticketing and is subject to availability.

9. Disclaimers

The Platform and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. You use the Platform at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sip & Study shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages, or for loss of profits or data, arising from your use of the Platform. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months.

11. Export Compliance

You may not use or export the Platform except as authorized by applicable law. You agree to comply with all laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from your country of residence.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, without notice, if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease, and we may delete your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Romania, without regard to conflict of law provisions. You consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the courts of Romania for any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms.

14. Severability

If any part of these Terms is deemed unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sip & Study and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

16. Contact

If you have questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please reach out via our Contact page.