Effective Date: July 3, 2025
Welcome to www.kosherwineratings.com ("Website"). This Website is owned and operated by Anne Gershkowitz, ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing, Browse, or using this Website and its associated services, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, please do not use the Website.
1. Services Offered
1.1 Wine Reviews
The Website provides expert ratings, reviews, and commentary on kosher wines. These reviews are based on professional certification standards (e.g., WSET Level 2 with Distinction) and the personal, professional opinion and palate of the blogger. They are derived from the blogger's experience, formal training, and personal tasting preferences.
1.2 Coaching & Consulting
We offer one-on-one wine coaching sessions, educational workshops, and guidance tailored to kosher wine appreciation and WSET preparation.
1.3 Personalized Roadmaps
Users may request custom wine pairing roadmaps, educational progression plans, or market entry strategies for kosher wine ventures.
1.4 Digital Resources
This includes blog content, downloadable materials, pairing charts, and newsletters.
2. User Conduct & Community Guidelines
2.1 Respectful Interaction
Users are expected to engage respectfully with the community and refrain from hate speech, offensive language, discriminatory behavior, harassment, or personal attacks. Any violation of this policy may result in immediate termination of access to the Website and its services.
2.2 Content Sharing
You may share our public content for non-commercial purposes with clear and conspicuous attribution to www.kosherwineratings.com. Commercial reproduction, redistribution, modification, or unauthorized use of our content in any form is strictly prohibited without our prior express written permission.
2.3 User Contributions
Any comments, reviews, feedback, or other content ("User Contributions") submitted by users to the Website may be featured on the site or in our promotional content. By submitting User Contributions, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Contributions in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to your User Contributions and that their use by us will not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party.
3. Geographic Scope
3.1 Global Reach
While the Website is primarily managed from within the United States, our focus and content extend globally, reflecting the worldwide relevance and reach of kosher wine.
3.2 International Users
Users from all geographic regions are welcome. Services, content, and consultations are offered to support the global kosher wine community, subject to applicable local laws and regulations. Users are solely responsible for compliance with their local laws.
4. Marketing & Promotional Strategies
4.1 Communication
We reserve the right to contact users via email or other electronic means for promotional purposes, including newsletters, product recommendations, service updates, and event announcements.
4.2 Opt-Out
Users may opt-out of receiving promotional communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link provided in such communications or by contacting us directly.
4.3 Partnerships and Affiliates
Future marketing campaigns may include partnerships, sponsored content, or affiliate promotions. Any such content will be clearly and conspicuously disclosed as sponsored, promotional, or affiliate content.
5. Payment and Refund Policy
5.1 Payment Processing
Certain services (e.g., coaching, premium content, personalized roadmaps) may require payment. All transactions will be processed securely through reputable third-party payment processors. We do not store your full payment card details.
5.2 Refund Policy
Refunds for digital services or consulting engagements must be requested within seven (7) days of purchase and are granted solely at our discretion. Services that have been partially or fully rendered are generally not eligible for a refund.
6. Privacy Policy
6.1 Data Collection
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and service preferences, when you sign up, make a purchase, or engage with our services.
6.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect anonymized usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited) to analyze site traffic, understand user behavior, and improve user experience. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
6.3 Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools and service providers (e.g., analytics platforms, payment processors, email marketing services) to facilitate our operations. These third parties are bound by strict data protection agreements and privacy policies.
6.4 Data Security
We implement robust security measures, including SSL encryption, secure data storage, and access controls, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
6.5 Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal data held by us. To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@kosherwineratings.com.
6.6 Cookies
The Website uses cookies to enhance Browse functionality, personalize content, and analyze site usage. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but please note that some Website features may be limited or unavailable if cookies are disabled.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Ownership
All content, materials, text, graphics, images, videos, audio, trademarks, service marks, logos, and other intellectual property on the Website are the exclusive property of kosherwineratings.com or are licensed to us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
7.2 Prohibited Use
Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, public display, or performance of any intellectual property from this Website is strictly prohibited and may result in severe civil and criminal penalties. You agree not to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Website.
8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
8.1 Educational and Informational Purposes Only
All information provided on this Website, including wine reviews, coaching, and digital resources, is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. You should consult with a qualified professional for specific advice tailored to your situation.
8.2 Opinion-Based Content
All wine reviews and scores reflect the personal, professional opinion of the blogger. They are based on formal training, experience, and personal preferences. While others may disagree with these opinions, such disagreement does not invalidate the review and may arise from differing tastes, varying levels of knowledge, or subjective experience. We do not guarantee any specific outcome or experience based on our reviews.
8.3 No Warranties
The Website and all content, services, and materials provided on it are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of any content or the Website's uninterrupted or error-free operation.
8.4 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall kosherwinerating.com, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website or any content or services provided on it, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
8.5 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless kosherwineratings.com, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions.
9. Modifications to Terms
9.1 Right to Modify
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time, in our sole discretion.
9.2 Notification and Effectiveness
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Website after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
10.1 Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes arising from them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the Website owner's primary place of business or residence is located, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10.2 Exclusive Jurisdiction and Venue
By using this Website, you irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts located in the jurisdiction where the Website owner's primary place of business or residence is located for any and all disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website. You waive any objection to the laying of venue in such courts and agree not to plead or claim that any such action or proceeding brought in such courts has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
support@kosherwineratings.com
Thank you for being a part of the kosher wine community!