Terms and Conditions for Winery Hotels

1. Description of Winery Hotels

Winery Hotels is a comprehensive directory platform that curates and showcases winery hotels, vineyard accommodations, and wine tourism stays around the world. We provide information, images, descriptions, and links to help users discover and book wine country accommodations.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to:

• Be bound by these Terms of Service
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Accept our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy

3. Service Usage

By using our Website, you agree to:

• Use the service for lawful purposes only
• Respect the intellectual property rights of the content displayed
• Not attempt to scrape, copy, or reproduce our database without permission
• Provide accurate information when creating an account
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Not interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
• Not use automated systems to access the Website without permission

4. Booking and Third-Party Services

Winery Hotels acts as an informational directory. When you click on booking links, you will be redirected to third-party booking platforms (such as Expedia, Booking.com, Trip.com, etc.). We are not responsible for:

• The booking process on third-party platforms
• Pricing, availability, or accuracy of information on third-party sites
• The quality of accommodations or services provided by listed properties
• Transactions between you and third-party booking platforms
• Cancellation policies or refunds from third-party providers

5. Affiliate Disclosure

Our affiliate partnerships include, but are not limited to:

• Expedia Partner Solutions
• Booking.com Affiliate Partner Programme
• Trip.com Affiliate Program
• Other travel and accommodation booking platforms

These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or the properties we choose to feature. We strive to provide unbiased, helpful information to our users regardless of affiliate status.

6. User Accounts and Bookmarks

When you create an account on Winery Hotels, you can:

• Save and manage bookmarks of your favorite properties
• Access personalized recommendations
• Manage your preferences and profile
• Subscribe to our newsletter

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

7. Website Experiments and A/B Testing

To improve our services and user experience, we may conduct experiments and A/B tests on our Website. This means:

• You may see different versions of pages, features, or content compared to other users
• We may test different layouts, descriptions, images, or functionality
• These experiments help us understand what works best for our users
• Your participation in experiments is anonymous and does not affect your rights

You can opt out of non-essential experiments by disabling analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner.

8. Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive:

• Monthly updates about new winery hotels and featured properties
• Wine travel tips and destination guides
• Occasional promotional content related to wine tourism

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

9. Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about winery hotels and vineyard accommodations, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of all content. Property information, pricing, and availability are subject to change. Always verify details directly with the property or booking platform before making reservations.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on Winery Hotels, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Winery Hotels or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.

11. User Data and Privacy

We collect and store user data, including name, email, and bookmarked properties, as necessary to provide our services. For details on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

12. Limitation of Liability

Winery Hotels is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website
• Issues arising from bookings made through third-party platforms
• Inaccuracies in property information or descriptions
• Service interruptions or technical issues
• Actions of third-party booking platforms or accommodation providers

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Winery Hotels, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

14. Changes to Services

Properties may be added, removed, or updated at our discretion. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website or services at any time without prior notice.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in accordance with applicable laws. For users in the European Union, nothing in these Terms affects your rights under applicable EU consumer protection laws.

16. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If a resolution cannot be reached, the dispute may be submitted to binding arbitration or the appropriate courts of jurisdiction.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Updates to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. For material changes, we may notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our Website.

19. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at: