1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using BarrelBook (the “App”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the App.
2. Description of Service
BarrelBook is a whiskey collection manager. You can:
- Catalog your bottles
- Use AI to scan and identify labels
- Track estimated values and personal notes
- Save photos and tasting impressions
- Share selected bottles or collections with friends you choose
3. Eligibility
- You must be at least 21 years old to use BarrelBook.
- By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are 21 years of age or older.
4. User Accounts
Account Types
- Guest Account: Limited functionality, data may not persist.
- Registered Account: Full features with data sync and backup.
Your Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of your account.
- Accept responsibility for all activity under your account.
- Notify us immediately of unauthorized use.
5. Acceptable Use
You May:
- Use the App for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes.
- Share your collection with friends you choose.
- Export your own data for personal reference.
You May Not:
- Use the App for any illegal or regulated alcohol activity, including:
- Buying, selling, trading, bartering, or otherwise transferring alcohol.
- Coordinating or arranging shipments of alcohol.
- Posting offers to purchase, solicitations to trade, or raffle/auction postings.
- Upload content that encourages or enables unlicensed alcohol transactions.
- Promote excessive or irresponsible alcohol consumption.
- Scrape or harvest data from other users.
- Reverse engineer or hack the App.
6. Intellectual Property
Our Content
- The BarrelBook name, logo, and design are trademarks of BarrelBook.
- The App’s code and design are protected by copyright.
- AI models and algorithms are proprietary technology.
Your Content
- You retain ownership of photos, notes, and data you upload.
- You grant us a limited license to host, store, process, and share your content solely to provide the App’s features.
- You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to any content you upload.
Whiskey Brand Information
- Brand names and product information belong to their respective owners.
- We display this information only for identification purposes.
7. User-Generated Content & Sharing
- By uploading content, you confirm you have the rights to it.
- You agree not to upload or share content that:
- Infringes on intellectual property rights.
- Contains offensive, obscene, or illegal material.
- Promotes, arranges, or solicits alcohol sales, trades, raffles, or shipments.
We may remove content that violates these Terms. Users can report inappropriate or unlawful content, and we will act on valid reports.
8. AI and Data Processing
- Images you scan may be processed by third-party AI providers.
- AI recognition results may not be 100% accurate; verify independently.
- We are not responsible for AI-generated errors.
9. Privacy
Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
- Some features allow you to share bottles or collections with friends.
- You control what is shared.
- Friends who can view your shared content may still capture it (e.g., screenshots).
10. Legal & Compliance Disclaimers
- No Marketplace: BarrelBook is not a platform for buying, selling, or trading alcohol.
- No Facilitation: We do not facilitate or endorse peer-to-peer exchanges, raffles, or shipments.
- User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for complying with all applicable laws regarding alcohol possession, gifting, and consumption in your jurisdiction.
- Georgia Law Compliance: In Georgia, resale or barter of alcohol by unlicensed persons is unlawful. BarrelBook prohibits use of the App in any manner that would violate Georgia’s three-tier alcohol distribution system or equivalent laws in other jurisdictions.
11. No Warranties
The App is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind.
- We disclaim all express or implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
- We do not guarantee the accuracy of bottle data, values, or AI results.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, BarrelBook shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.
Our total liability will not exceed the amount you paid for the App (if any) or $100, whichever is less.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your violation of applicable alcohol laws.
- Content you upload or share.
14. Modifications
We may modify these Terms or the App at any time.
- Material changes will be communicated via in-app notice or email.
- Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
15. Termination
- We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.
- Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately.
- We may delete your data after a reasonable period.
16. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia (USA). Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Georgia.
17. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
Email: info@barrelbook.app
Developer: BarrelBook
By using BarrelBook, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
