Terms of Service

Last updated: December 18, 2025

Welcome to Terroir Teas

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Terroir Teas website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

Please read these terms carefully before using our services. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of these terms and any future modifications.

Services We Provide

Terroir Teas offers the following services:

  • Educational content about tea origins, terroir, and geographic influences on tea character
  • Monthly subscription services featuring teas from different growing regions
  • Comparative tasting sessions and educational experiences
  • Sourcing partnership consultation and support
  • Access to our website and informational resources

Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

  • Use the services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting forms or registering
  • Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
  • Respect intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the services or servers
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the services

You agree NOT to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
  • Engage in any form of automated data collection or scraping
  • Use the services for any commercial purpose without our express written permission
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users or staff members
  • Post or transmit any defamatory, obscene, or offensive content

Account Management

Account Creation

When you create an account or subscribe to our services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Update your information promptly if it changes
  • Be at least 18 years of age or have parental consent
  • Maintain one account per person (no multiple accounts)

Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

  • You violate these Terms of Service
  • Your account is being used for fraudulent or illegal activities
  • You engage in behavior that harms other users or our reputation
  • Payment obligations are not met

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your access to services will cease, though certain obligations may continue.

Subscription Services

Billing and Payments

  • Subscription fees are charged on a recurring basis as specified at signup
  • All fees are in USD unless otherwise stated
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method on each billing cycle
  • Failed payments may result in service suspension or termination
  • Prices are subject to change with 30 days' notice

Cancellation and Refunds

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us
  • Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period
  • No refunds are provided for partial months or unused portions of subscriptions
  • We reserve the right to refuse refunds for services already delivered
  • Special circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Modifications to Services

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services
  • Change subscription features, content, or pricing with reasonable notice
  • Substitute tea selections based on availability while maintaining quality standards

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable and consistent services, but we cannot guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation of our website
  • Availability of specific tea varieties due to seasonal or supply variations
  • That all features will be available at all times
  • Delivery timelines due to factors beyond our control (weather, shipping delays, customs)

We reserve the right to:

  • Perform maintenance and updates with or without notice
  • Modify or discontinue any service feature or offering
  • Limit access based on geographic location
  • Change policies and procedures as needed

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, educational materials, and software, is the property of Terroir Teas or our content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without permission
  • Create derivative works based on our content
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices

User Content

If you submit content through our website (such as reviews, comments, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in connection with our services.

Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By using this website, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with us.

If you are under 18, you may use our services only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Geographic Restrictions

Our services are intended primarily for users in North America. We make no representation that materials or services are appropriate or available for use in other locations.

If you access our services from other locations, you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Terroir Teas. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by use of or reliance on any third-party content, goods, or services.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by email or a notice on our website.

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact page.

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