Terms of Use
Welcome to The Tasting, an independent editorial website operated at frenchlaundry-keller.icu (“Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Informational purpose
The Site publishes journalism and essays about Napa Valley gastronomy, wine culture, farm-to-table practices, Californian cuisine, and related cultural topics. Mentions of restaurants, wineries, chefs, or landmarks — including the French Laundry — are editorial and informational. We are not those businesses, we are not their agents, and we do not offer reservations, tickets, pricing, or commercial booking services.
2. No professional advice
Content is for general cultural and informational interest. It is not legal, medical, dietary, travel, or investment advice. You are responsible for your own decisions based on any information you read here.
3. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise noted, text, design, logos, and compilation of materials on the Site are owned by The Tasting or used under license. You may share links to our pages. You may not copy, scrape, republish, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission, except for brief quotation with attribution for criticism, commentary, or scholarship under applicable fair-use / quotation exceptions.
4. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
- Interfere with the Site’s security or performance
- Use automated means to harvest content at a scale that harms the Site, without permission
- Misrepresent affiliation with The Tasting
5. Third-party names and trademarks
Restaurant names, brand names, and trademarks mentioned in essays belong to their respective owners. Use on this Site is for identification and commentary. No endorsement or partnership is implied unless explicitly stated.
6. External links
Essays may reference external sources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites.
7. Disclaimer of warranties
The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Tasting and its editors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data, arising from your use of the Site. Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
9. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Tasting from claims arising out of your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms, to the extent permitted by law.
10. Privacy
Personal data is handled as described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of your understanding of how the Site works.
11. Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
12. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws applicable to the operator’s establishment, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protections in your country of residence.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms: [email protected]