Terms of Service for TalkAboutBeer
Effective Date: September 4, 2025Last Updated: September 4, 2025
🍺 Welcome to TalkAboutBeer! By using our platform, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully as they contain important information about your rights and obligations.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using TalkAboutBeer ("the Platform," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Platform.
2. Description of Service
TalkAboutBeer is a digital platform that provides:
- AI-powered beer recommendations and discovery
- User reviews and ratings
- Community discussions and forums
- Beer-related content and information
- Social networking features for beer enthusiasts
3. Eligibility and Account Registration
3.1 Age Requirements
- You must be at least 18 years old to create an account (Swedish legal drinking age)
- You must be of legal drinking age in your jurisdiction to access alcohol-related content
- We verify age during registration to comply with Swedish alcohol regulations
3.2 Account Registration
- You must provide accurate, complete, and current information
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
- One person may maintain only one account
4. User Content and Conduct
4.1 User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of content you create, but grant us certain rights:
- License Grant: You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content
- Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your content and its legality
- Content Standards: All content must comply with our Community Guidelines
4.2 Prohibited Content
You may not post content that is:
- Illegal, harmful, threatening, or harassing
- Defamatory, libelous, or invasive of privacy
- Encouraging excessive alcohol consumption or drunk driving
- Discriminatory or hateful
- Spam or commercial solicitation
- False or misleading information about beers or breweries
5. Platform Rules and Guidelines
5.1 Respectful Interaction
- Treat other users with respect and courtesy
- No harassment, bullying, or personal attacks
- Respect differing opinions about beers and preferences
- Follow Swedish social norms for respectful discourse
5.2 Authentic Reviews and Ratings
- Provide honest, genuine reviews based on personal experience
- No fake reviews or ratings manipulation
- No review bombing or coordinated rating attacks
- Disclose any conflicts of interest (brewery connections, etc.)
7. Privacy and Data Protection
- Your privacy is governed by our Privacy Policy
- Your cookie preferences are managed through our Cookie Policy
- We comply with GDPR and Swedish data protection laws
- You have comprehensive rights regarding your personal data
10. Limitation of Liability
10.1 Alcohol-Related Disclaimers
Important Alcohol Safety Notice:
- We do not encourage excessive alcohol consumption
- Users are responsible for drinking responsibly
- We are not liable for alcohol-related decisions or consequences
- Beer recommendations are for informational purposes only
- Always follow Swedish guidelines for responsible alcohol consumption
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Swedish law and the jurisdiction of Swedish courts.
13.2 EU Consumer Rights
🇪🇺 EU Consumer Protection: As an EU consumer, you have additional rights under EU consumer protection laws. These Terms do not limit your statutory rights.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms:
General Legal Inquiries:
Email: legal@talkaboutbeer.com
Address: Stockholm, Sweden
Account Issues:
Email: support@talkaboutbeer.com
🍺 Responsible Drinking Reminder
TalkAboutBeer promotes responsible alcohol consumption. If you or someone you know has concerns about alcohol use, please reach out to support organizations in Sweden:
- IQ-initiativet: www.iq.se
- Alcohol Helpline: 020-84 44 48
⚠️ Legal Notice: These terms are for demonstration purposes. Please consult with Swedish legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws before using in production.
