Terms of Service

Welcome to peated.com (“Peated,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website, mobile application, or related services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use our Services.

1. Eligibility

You must be of legal drinking age in your country, state, or jurisdiction of residence to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. If you are not of legal drinking age where you live, you may not access or use the Services.

2. Purpose of the Services

Peated provides tools and community features for whisky enthusiasts, including the ability to:

• Track information about your whisky collection;
• Post tasting notes and experiences; and
• Discover information about whiskies shared by others.

Peated does not sell or distribute alcohol.

3. User Content

You are responsible for all content you submit, post, or share through the Services (“User Content”). You retain ownership of your User Content, but grant Peated a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute it in connection with operating the Services. You agree not to post User Content that is unlawful, misleading, infringing, or otherwise objectionable.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes, and you will not:

• Use the Services if you are under legal drinking age;
• Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code;
• Interfere with the normal functioning or security of the Services; or
• Attempt to access accounts or data without authorization.

Automated Access

Automated access (including bots, scrapers, and third‑party apps) is allowed. You must respect reasonable rate limits, identify your client when possible, and avoid activities that degrade or abuse the Service.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, and materials provided through the Services (other than User Content) are owned by or licensed to Peated and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Third‑Party Trademarks and References

The Services may reference whiskies, brands, and related trademarks that are owned by third parties. All such trademarks, names, and logos are the property of their respective owners. Peated does not claim ownership or affiliation with any third‑party brands, and references are provided for informational purposes only.

6. Third-Party Links

The Services may include links to third-party sites. Peated is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties.

7. Disclaimers

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” Peated makes no warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Services. Peated does not endorse or guarantee any User Content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Peated and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Peated, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses resulting from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause or notice.

11. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms will be governed by and construed under the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.