Last Updated: March 17, 2025

Welcome to maxiwines.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a lifestyle magazine offering content on home, garden, shopping, living, and lifestyle for readers in the United States. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of maxiwines.com (the “Site”). By visiting or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you don’t agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

  • Eligibility: You must be at least 17 years old to use the Site.
  • Permitted Use: You may browse, read, and interact with the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.
  • Prohibited Actions: You may not:
    • Use the Site for illegal purposes or to harm others.
    • Copy, scrape, or reproduce Site content except as allowed under our Creative Commons license (see Section 3).
    • Interfere with the Site’s functionality (e.g., hacking, introducing viruses).
    • Misrepresent your identity or submit false information (e.g., in competitions or emails).

2. Content Ownership and Creative Commons License

  • Our Content: Unless otherwise noted, the text, images, and other materials we create on the Site are owned by us and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
  • What This Means: You’re free to share (copy, distribute) and adapt (remix, transform) our original content, provided you:
    • Give appropriate credit to maxiwines.com (e.g., “Source: maxiwines.com”).
    • Include a link to the CC BY 4.0 license.
    • Indicate if changes were made.
    • Do not imply we endorse your use unless we’ve agreed in writing.
  • Exceptions: Third-party content (e.g., social media posts, YouTube videos, Google Maps) and affiliate links are not covered by our CC BY license and are subject to their own terms.

3. Affiliate Links

We feature affiliate links to products on platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy through networks such as Awin, CJ, and TradeDoubler. If you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These links are provided “as is,” and we’re not responsible for the products, services, or policies of these third parties.

4. Competitions

From time to time, we may run competitions. Participation is subject to specific rules provided with each competition, which will supplement these Terms. By entering, you agree to those additional rules, including how your submitted information may be used or shared (e.g., with sponsors).

5. Third-Party Content and Services

The Site includes third-party tools and content, such as:

  • Google Fonts, Google Maps, and embedded YouTube videos.
  • Social media posts we feature or link to.
  • Affiliate links from third-party networks.
    These are governed by the providers’ terms and policies, not ours. We’re not liable for their availability, accuracy, or practices.

6. User Submissions

If you email us, subscribe to our newsletter, or enter a competition, you grant us permission to use the information you provide as outlined in our Privacy Policy. You’re responsible for ensuring your submissions are accurate and lawful.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We don’t guarantee:

  • The Site will always be available, error-free, or secure.
  • The accuracy or completeness of our content.
  • The quality or suitability of products linked via affiliate programs.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, we’re not liable for any damages (e.g., direct, indirect, incidental) arising from your use of the Site, including reliance on content, affiliate links, or third-party services. If you’re dissatisfied, your sole remedy is to stop using the Site.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or damages (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms as needed. Changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after updates means you accept the revised Terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms or for any other reason.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [insert state, e.g., California], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [insert state].

13. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Email us via the contact page here.