By visiting or using Ballantynes, you accept these terms in full. If you disagree with any part, please do not use this site.
Reading these terms
These terms apply to everyone who visits or uses this site. They describe what Ballantynes is, what we expect from you, and where our responsibility ends. We may update them from time to time, and continued use after a change means you accept the new version.
"We", "us" and "our" refer to Ballantynes. "You" and "your" mean any person accessing this site. "Content" covers all text, images, guides and other material published here.
The portal's role
Ballantynes is an independent information portal about wine tasting and food pairing. We publish guides, tasting notes and articles to help readers in the UK explore wine with confidence. We are not a wine merchant, retailer, restaurant or tasting room. We do not sell wine, arrange deliveries, take orders or provide booking services of any kind.
The information on this site is for general guidance only. It reflects our editorial view and is not professional advice. Taste is personal, and what we describe may differ from your own experience. We encourage you to explore, try different wines and form your own opinions.
Your undertakings
You agree to use this site lawfully and respectfully. You may not:
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site, server or database
- Introduce viruses, malware or any other harmful code
- Scrape, copy or republish our content without permission
- Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with anyone
If you contact us, you agree to provide accurate information and to communicate in a civil manner.
Our material
All content on Ballantynes—including text, design, layout and images—is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print pages for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify or create derivative works from our content without written permission.
Brief quotations with proper attribution are allowed for commentary or review. If you wish to use our material in any other way, contact us at [email protected].
Limits of our responsibility
We aim for accuracy but cannot guarantee that every detail on this site is complete, current or error-free. Wine producers change their labels, vintages vary, and tasting notes reflect one person's palate at one moment.
We provide this site "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss. This includes loss resulting from inaccuracies, omissions, interruptions or delays.
Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot be limited under English law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence.
Changes and law
We may revise these terms at any time by updating this page. The date of the last update appears at the foot of the text. Your continued use after a change constitutes acceptance.
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising from them falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full effect.
Disclaimer: This is an information site. We do not sell any goods or services.