Terms of service
Culturebox Club Site Terms of Service
Welcome to our Web site (our “Web site” or “site”), owned and operated by CULTUREBOX., together with its subsidiaries and affiliates (which operate as an integrated business, doing business as “Culturebox”). Your use of cultureboxshop.com, Culturebox's apps and other websites, and any related offerings ("Service") is subject to these U.S. Terms of Service ("Terms").
THESE TERMS ARE A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND CULTUREBOX. UNLESS YOU OPT OUT OF ARBITRATION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ACCEPTING THESE TERMS (AS DESCRIBED BELOW), YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO USE BINDING ARBITRATION TO RESOLVE DISPUTES WITH CULTUREBOX. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY.
THE SERVICE IS FOR PERSONS 21 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. YOU MAY NOT USE OUR SERVICE IF YOU ARE UNDER 21. YOU MAY NOT PURCHASE FOR, PICK-UP FOR, OR SEND A DELIVERY OR SHIPMENT TO ANYONE UNDER 21. DO NOT SEND US INFORMATION ABOUT ANYONE UNDER 21.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact our Customer Support Team. If you have a question that is not addressed here, it may be included in our FAQs.
- Shopping with Culturebox
Culturebox does not sell, offer to sell or solicit sales of alcohol: our Service enables you to search online for alcohol and other products available for sale by licensed alcohol retailers that use Culturebox's e-commerce service ("Retailers"). The Service is not meant to facilitate any improper furnishing of inducements by any manufacturer, importer, supplier, wholesaler or distributor of alcohol beverages to any retailer of alcoholic beverages or to facilitate any improper exclusionary practices by any alcohol beverage licensee. When you search for a product, the Service shows you its availability, price and other information based on your location and information provided by the Retailers that service your location; if you prefer, you may sort and filter results based on search criteria. Our Service may be limited or not available at all in some places due to local law or other restrictions.
When you order, it is an offer to purchase from a Retailer. The total purchase amount (plus any additional service fees) may be authorized by your payment card company, but your offer is not accepted by the Retailer at that time. The Retailer reviews your order and decides whether to accept it. If the Retailer decides to accept your order, Culturebox, acting on behalf of the Retailer, will charge your payment card for the purchase amount (plus any additional service fees) and arrange for the delivery, pick-up, or shipment. (See Section 4 for information about fees.)
Culturebox does not guarantee shipping or delivery times and is not liable for the actions, products, or content of Retailers.
- Account Registration
The information you provide must be accurate and complete, and you must keep it current. Use your legal name and actual date of birth on all accounts and orders you create, or your order may be declined and you may be charged restocking fees. You are responsible for use of your account, so do not let anyone else use it. Keep your username and password confidential.
If Culturebox wishes to deactivate your account for any reason, it may do so in its sole discretion without notice to you.
- License and Access
We grant you a limited, personal, nonexclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and make personal and non-commercial use of the Service. You may use the Service only as permitted by these Terms and law. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved. You may not resell or otherwise make commercial use of the Service or its contents; collect and use any product listings, descriptions, or prices; make any derivative use of the Service or its contents; download, copy, scrape, or otherwise use account information for the benefit of any third party; use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools; or otherwise misuse the Service. This license will terminate if you do not comply with these Terms.
#. Intellectual Property
The terms Culturebox, Cultureboxshop.com, and other trademarks and service marks, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans, are trademarks of Liquor.com or its affiliates or licensors. You may not use such marks without the prior written permission of Culturebox. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the Site are the trademarks of their respective owners.
- Prices, taxes, and fees
Retailers set the price of their products on Culturebox, and Retailers and their delivery providers may charge you additional fees such as shipping and delivery fees, redelivery fees (see Section 7b), and restocking fees (see Section 7b). Your order, including delivery fees, may be subject to tax. The amount of the tax depends on things like the products ordered, delivery location, and the legal obligations of the Retailer.
When you use the Service, you may incur separate and additional charges by your wireless and internet provider(s).
- Changes to orders
If you wish to change your order for any reason after it has been placed, you may contact our Customer Support Team, but we cannot guarantee that the Retailer will accept your changes. If they are accepted, you will be responsible for any difference in charges and fees resulting from the change(s).
- ID verification; other safety checks
It is the responsibility of the Retailer and any delivery or shipping provider they use to verify identification and age, and to determine whether it is otherwise safe and appropriate to furnish you with alcohol. They may require a valid form of photo identification with birthdate and a signed acknowledgment confirming acceptance at the time of pick-up or delivery. If they cannot verify your age or identity, if you appear intoxicated, or if the situation is otherwise unsafe or inappropriate (for example, you are 25 but appear to be in the company of only 18 year olds), they may refuse to furnish you with alcohol.
Alcohol cannot be left unattended—someone 21 or older must be present to accept and sign for it. If a Retailer or shipper is unable to deliver or ship your product for this or a similar reason, the Retailer may charge a restocking fee (see Section 7b). Subsequent delivery attempts are at the discretion of the Retailer and are subject to redelivery fees (see Section 7b).
If we believe that your order is fraudulent or unlawful, we may alert the Retailer and suspend your use of the Service.
7a. Retailer right to refuse, cancel and adjust orders
A Retailer may refuse, cancel or adjust your order for any reason. If the product you want is not available, the Retailer will notify you and offer a reasonable substitute or refund your money. If you accept the substitution, the order total will be adjusted accordingly.
Some Retailers limit where they deliver or ship (for example, some Retailers will not ship to hotels and restaurants). No retailers will ship to a PO Box. If a Retailer policy prohibits delivery or shipment to your address, Culturebox, acting on behalf of the Retailer, will notify you, cancel your order and issue a refund.
Sometimes the law requires Retailers to limit the number or type of product(s) in your order. If this happens, the Retailer will notify you and offer a reasonable substitute or refund your money. If you accept the substitution, the order total will be adjusted accordingly.
7b. Retailer right to refuse multiple delivery or shipping attempts and charge restocking and re-delivery fees
A Retailer or their delivery provider may refuse to deliver your order if they believe that furnishing alcohol to you or the person accepting the delivery on your behalf is illegal, unsafe or inappropriate. If a delivery cannot be made for this or any other reason, you may be charged a restocking fee. Subsequent delivery or shipping attempts are at the discretion of the Retailer and are subject to redelivery fees.
- Errors
Sometimes product information—such as images, descriptions, availability, pricing and reviews—contains errors. If a Retailer identifies such an error, they will notify you and either offer a reasonable substitute or refund your money. If you accept the substitute, the order total will be adjusted accordingly.
If you receive a product that is not as described (or that you did not order), your sole remedy is to notify Culturebox, and Culturebox will work with the Retailer, which in its sole discretion, will either allow you to return the unused product (within the time period specified by the Retailer) for a refund or provide you with a reasonable substitute. If you accept the substitution, the order total will be adjusted accordingly. (See Section # for more information.)
#. Payments
You agree that Culturebox and the Retailers can immediately authorize your credit card for payment for any charges incurred under your account. You are responsible for any activity that occurs on your account and your liability for any charges continues after the termination of this agreement. Contact Culturebox at hello@cultureboxshop.com for questions about any Culturebox or Retailer charge appearing on your credit card statement.
- Gift Orders
When you send a gift order, provide the full name, email address, delivery address, and phone number of the gift recipient. Your gift recipient or their designate may be required to present a valid form of photo identification with birth date and a signed acknowledgment confirming acceptance at the time of pick-up or delivery. As with any order, a Retailer (or their delivery or shipping provider) may refuse or cancel a gift order or delivery for any reason (see Section #).
- Subscriptions
Culturebox provides two different monthly subscription programs: a limited-term prepaid subscription and a monthly recurring subscription. Each subscription is delivered to the customer-designated location. Each subscription initiation and subsequent shipment is confirmed by email to the customer. Subscription fee payment is determined by the subscription type.
- For prepaid subscriptions:
- The subscription is in effect for the term defined by the subscription
- You may cancel prepaid subscriptions, but our standard refund policy applies to any shipments you have received.
- For recurring subscriptions:
- The subscription will auto-renew every month at the price originally agreed to unless canceled.
- You may cancel recurring subscriptions at any time.
- Subscriptions canceled before the 15th of each month will not be charged.
- Subscriptions canceled after the 15th of any month will take effect the following month.
- Payment for subscriptions will be made by a valid credit card accepted by Culturebox and you authorize Culturebox to charge your credit card for such amounts according to your subscription.
ANY ALCOHOL INCLUDED IN A SUBSCRIPTION KIT ORDERED THROUGH THE SITE IS SOLD FROM A THIRD-PARTY RETAILER. CULTUREBOX DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL. WE ONLY PROCESS ORDERS FOR ALCOHOL. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY ALCOHOL INCLUDED IN A KIT PURCHASED THROUGH THE SITE IS BEING PURCHASED BY YOU FROM THE RETAILER AND IS NOT BEING PURCHASED FROM CULTUREBOX.
- Returns, refunds, and exchanges
Retailers and the laws in your state determine whether a return, refund or exchange is available to you. For example, you may be able to return a tainted or damaged product for a refund or credit, or exchange it for something else. In some states, you can exchange a product you bought (or received as a gift) if you want something else.
- Privacy and communications
Use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. When you use the Service or send e-mails, text messages, or other communications from your desktop or mobile device to us, you may be communicating with us electronically. You consent to receive electronic communications from us, and you agree that such electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that a document be in writing.
- Promotional and referral codes
Your eligibility to use promotional or referral codes (or credits) depends on the laws in your state. The codes are non-transferable, and may be used only with the Service. Codes cannot be redeemed for cash, and expire in one year unless otherwise specified. Culturebox, in its sole discretion, decides whether to accept codes created by any third party.
If you attempt to evade restrictions on code redemption, Culturebox may decline to redeem your code.
- Culturebox ownership of the Service
Culturebox and its licensors own the Service and its contents, including patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark, show-how, know-how and any other US or international intellectual property rights therein.
- Title & Ownership
Title to, and ownership of, all alcoholic beverages passes from the retailer to the purchaser at the store, in the State the alcoholic beverage is purchased, and it is the purchaser’s sole responsibility to ship and/or arrange for shipping from that retailer to the state chosen by the purchaser. By arranging for transportation or shipping of any alcoholic beverage under your instructions, we are providing a service to, and acting on behalf of you, or the purchaser if another party. By having us arrange the shipping on your behalf, you are also representing that you are acting in a fashion compliant with the laws and regulations of your State, municipality and any other State that apply to you and the purchase, shipping, transportation and delivery of alcoholic beverages, including, without limitation, wine. You affirm and represent that you have obtained any and all required permission or consent, paid any required fees, and are working through properly licensed intermediaries where required, and you, or the purchaser or other intended or actual recipient, is legally entitled to receive and take possession of alcoholic beverages, is legally entitled to the quantities ordered and delivered and once again represents that he/she is 21 years of age or older.
#. Reliance on Site information
Culturebox seeks out content providers in particular subject matters as independent contractor contributors to the site. We do not represent or guarantee that any contributor has achieved any particular level of expertise or knowledge or has any specific qualifications or credentials on the subject matter to which their contributions relate. To the extent we refer to each of these contributors as an expert, you must understand that we rely on the information they provide us and we are not obligated to independently verify or attempt to confirm any information they provide, nor their qualifications or credentials. We are also not obligated to monitor or independently research or verify any content they contribute. Contributors, even if characterized as an expert, are not employees of Culturebox or its affiliates, and Culturebox cannot and does not represent or warrant the accuracy, completeness or truthfulness of the qualifications or credentials of any contributor, nor of any other users of the site.
Please do not rely on site content, including user contributions and content from our independent contractor contributors. Content is provided for general information purposes only and can never take into account your unique, personal circumstances and needs. You acknowledge and agree that any reliance or actions you take in violation of your agreement with us shall be at your sole and exclusive risk and Culturebox shall have no responsibility or liability to you whatsoever. You also acknowledge and agree that communications on or through the Site, whether with content providers or other users, are at your own risk and are not covered by any privilege or confidentiality obligation that might apply if you were to obtain your own professional advice.
- Content you provide
You may post reviews, comments, photos, videos, and other content; send e-cards and other communications; and submit suggestions, ideas, comments, questions, or other information, if the content is not illegal, obscene, threatening, defamatory, invasive of privacy, infringing of intellectual property rights (including publicity rights), or otherwise injurious or objectionable to us or others, and does not contain software viruses, political campaigning, commercial solicitation, chain letters, mass mailings, or any form of "spam" or unsolicited commercial electronic messages.
You may not use a false e-mail address, impersonate any person or entity, or otherwise mislead as to the origin of a gift or other content. We do not regularly review posted content, but we do reserve the right to remove or edit such content. We may use this content for any purpose, without restrictions, and without notice or compensation, and you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, perform, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You also grant us the right to use the name you submit in connection with such content. We are not responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of any content posted by you or any other user of the site.
If you voluntarily disclose personal information (e.g., user name, email address) on the site, such as on a blog post, review, or other user-generated content, that information can be viewed in search engines, collected and used by others and may result in unsolicited contact from other parties. We strongly advise that you not post any personal or other sensitive information on our site.
#. Prohibited Use of Site
You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the site, the server on which the site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the site.
- Third-party offerings
Culturebox does not examine, warrant or endorse any third-party sites and apps to which the Service links, is not liable for your use of them, and will not receive or review complaints regarding such purchases. Prior to purchasing any third-party products or services described on the site, you are advised to verify pricing, product quality, and other information necessary to make an informed purchase.
- Disclaimer of warranties
USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SERVICE AND EVERYTHING RELATED TO IT IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. CULTUREBOX MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, SUCH AS WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND WARRANTIES IMPLIED FROM ANY COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE PROVIDED BY CULTUREBOX OR ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE DEEMED TO CREATE A WARRANTY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
CULTUREBOX MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY AS TO WHETHER IT IS LEGAL FOR YOU TO USE OUR SERVICE.
- Limitation of liability
CULTUREBOX IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND. CULTUREBOX IS NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, ILLEGAL OR OTHER CONDUCT OF ANY RETAILER, TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER, ADVERTISER, OR OTHER USER OF THE SERVICE. NEITHER CULTUREBOX NOR ANY RETAILER IS LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY WEATHER CONDITIONS AND OTHER “ACTS OF GOD,” SUCH AS UNFORESEEABLE DELAYS OR ACCIDENTS, PUBLIC UNREST, CONFISCATION AND NATURAL DISASTERS.
If an arbitrator or a court finds Culturebox liable for damages notwithstanding the foregoing, Culturebox's total liability for all damages shall not exceed the amount paid by you to Culturebox for your use of the Service.
- Updates
We may update these Terms at any time. Updates are effective as of the “Last updated” date at the end of these Terms. Your use of the Service after an update is your acceptance of the updated Terms. If any part of the Terms are found invalid, void, or unenforceable, that part shall be severed and not affect any remaining term or condition.
21a. Dispute resolution
UNLESS YOU OPT OUT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ACCEPTING THESE TERMS (AS DESCRIBED BELOW), ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS MUST BE RESOLVED WITH BINDING ARBITRATION RATHER THAN IN COURT, EXCEPT THAT YOU MAY ASSERT CLAIMS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT. CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE EVENTS GIVING RISE TO THEM, AND ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. THERE IS NO JUDGE OR JURY IN ARBITRATION. AN ARBITRATOR CAN AWARD THE SAME DAMAGES AND RELIEF AS A COURT (INCLUDING INJUNCTIVE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF OR STATUTORY DAMAGES) AND MUST FOLLOW THESE TERMS AS A COURT WOULD. COURT REVIEW OF AN ARBITRATION AWARD IS LIMITED.
To begin the dispute resolution process, notify Culturebox of your claim by sending an email to legal@cultureboxclub.com or U.S. Postal Service certified mail to Culturebox, Inc., Attn: Legal, 611 South DuPont Highway, Ste 102, Dover, Delaware 19901. You must include: (a) a description of your claim or dispute; (b) the specific relief you want; and (c) your name, address and contact information. If the claim is not resolved within 30 days of your notice, you or Culturebox may begin formal arbitration. If we intend to begin arbitration, we will notify you in writing using the contact information you provide.
The American Arbitration Association ("AAA") will conduct the arbitration pursuant to its Commercial Arbitration Rules, Consumer Due Process Protocol, Supplementary Procedures for Resolution of Consumer Related Disputes, and these Terms. The AAA’s rules are available at https://www.adr.org/ or by calling 1-800-778-7879. All issues are for the arbitrator to decide, including the scope and enforceability of this arbitration clause, but these Terms bind the arbitrator. The AAA’s rules govern filing, administrative and arbitrator fees. Unless an arbitrator decides your claims are frivolous, we will reimburse those fees for claims totaling less than $10,000 and will not seek attorneys' fees and costs. You may choose to have the arbitration conducted by telephone, in writing, or in person in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or at another mutually agreed location.
21b. Opting Out of Arbitration
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO USE ARBITRATION TO RESOLVE YOUR DISPUTES WITH CULTUREBOX, NOTIFY CULTUREBOX IN WRITING OF YOUR DESIRE TO OPT OUT OF ARBITRATION BY SENDING A POSTAL SERVICE CERTIFIED MAIL TO CULTUREBOX, INC., ATTN: LEGAL, 611 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY, STE 102, DOVER, DELAWARE 19901. YOU MUST PROVIDE THIS NOTICE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ACCEPTING THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT OPT OUT WITHIN THE 30-DAY PERIOD, ARBITRATION WILL BE REQUIRED. AGREEING TO ARBITRATION IS AN IMPORTANT DECISION. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS TO MAKE YOUR DECISION, AS IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE EXPLANATION OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF ARBITRATION.
- Applicable Law
The laws of the Commonwealth of New York, excluding its conflicts of law rules, govern these Terms to the extent not preempted by The Federal Arbitration Act. The state and federal courts located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall have jurisdiction over all claims or disputes that are not subject to arbitration. Solicitations, offers, advertisements and communications are void where prohibited.
You must comply with any local, state or national laws applicable to your use of the Service, such as rules and regulations regarding the sale, service, transportation, import, shipment or delivery of alcoholic beverages. You must comply with all applicable U.S. or other export and re-export restrictions.
# Entire Agreement
The Terms of Service constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Culturebox with respect to the site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the site.
- Communications Decency Act
Parental control protections (such as computer hardware, software, or filtering services) may help you limit access to material on the Internet that may be harmful to minors. Such tools are available for purchase online. We have not tested or evaluated these tools and cannot attest to their quality.