Terms of Service — SommelAI (v0.1)

Last updated: January 22, 2026


1. Acceptance

By accessing or using the SommelAI mobile application (the “App”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the App.


2. Eligibility

You must be 21 years of age or older to use the App.


3. Informational Use Only

SommelAI provides informational wine discovery and recommendation content only.

SommelAI does not encourage excessive alcohol consumption and assumes no responsibility for user behavior related to alcohol.

Please drink responsibly and in accordance with local laws.


4. Beta Status

The App is provided as a beta service. Features may change, malfunction, or be discontinued at any time without notice.


5. User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to the App (“User Content”).

By submitting User Content, you grant SommelAI a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, analyze, and otherwise process such content for purposes reasonably related to:

This license survives termination of your use of the App.


6. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:


7. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the App, including software, design, and content (excluding User Content), are owned by SommelAI or its licensors. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the App without prior written consent.


8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:


9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SOMMELAI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).


10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SommelAI and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:


11. Arbitration & Governing Law

a. Binding Arbitration

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the App shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules.

Arbitration shall occur in the State of Colorado or, at your election, by telephone or online. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding.

b. Class Action Waiver

YOU AND SOMMELAI AGREE THAT CLAIMS MAY ONLY BE BROUGHT IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

c. Opt-Out

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to support@thesommelai.com within 30 days of first using the App. Your notice must include sufficient information to identify your use of the App (such as your anonymous user ID).

d. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict of laws principles.


12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice.

Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Sections 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11) shall survive.


13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by other reasonable means. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.


14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.


15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SommelAI regarding use of the App.


16. Contact

support@thesommelai.com


Document Version: 0.1