These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Text A Somm website and SMS-based sommelier recommendation service (the "Service") operated by Text A Somm ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 21 years of age (the legal drinking age in the United States) to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. We are not responsible for verifying your age at the time of use.
2. Description of Service
Text A Somm provides personalized wine recommendations via SMS text messaging. When you text our Service number, your request is reviewed by a certified sommelier who provides tailored wine pairing suggestions based on the information you share (food, preferences, budget, wine list photos).
The Service is intended for informational and entertainment purposes. Wine recommendations are opinions provided by our sommelier experts and should not be construed as professional health, dietary, or medical advice.
3. SMS Terms & Consent
By sending a text message to our Service number, you expressly consent to receive SMS messages from Text A Somm including sommelier recommendations, follow-up messages, and service notifications. This consent is not a condition of any purchase.
- Message frequency: Varies based on your interaction. You will receive responses to your requests and occasional follow-up messages.
- Message and data rates: Standard message and data rates from your wireless carrier may apply.
- Opt-out: Text STOP at any time to stop receiving messages.
- Help: Text HELP for assistance, or email privacy@winegurus.com.
- Carriers: Compatible with all major U.S. wireless carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
- Send abusive, threatening, or harassing messages to our sommeliers
- Attempt to access our systems, dashboards, or databases without authorization
- Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to interact with the Service
- Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
- Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from the Service
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Service at our discretion if you violate these Terms.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on our website and within our Service — including text, graphics, logos, design, and software — is the property of Text A Somm or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Wine recommendations provided by our sommeliers are shared for your personal use only and may not be reproduced, published, or distributed commercially without our written consent.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
Wine recommendations are subjective opinions. We do not guarantee that you will enjoy any recommended wine. Individual taste preferences, vintage variations, and restaurant availability may affect your experience.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TEXT A SOMM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $50, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
8. Responsible Drinking
Text A Somm promotes responsible alcohol consumption. Our recommendations are intended to enhance your dining experience, not to encourage excessive drinking. Please drink responsibly and never drink and drive.
9. Restaurant Partnerships
Text A Somm may partner with restaurants to offer the Service as a dining amenity. Our sommeliers provide independent, unbiased recommendations regardless of restaurant partnerships. We do not receive commissions on wine sales from partner restaurants.
10. Privacy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
11. Modifications to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts located in the State of Florida.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:
- Email: privacy@winegurus.com
- Website: textasomm.myrtle.cloud