TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective date: 19/05/2026 Last updated: 19/05/2026
Welcome to www.millesimes.com (the "Website"), operated by MILLÉSIMES SAS, a company registered in France with its head office at 3 avenue de la Capelette, 13520 Maussane-les-Alpilles, France ("we", "us", "our").
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not accept them, please do not use the Website.
These Terms apply to your use of the Website itself. Purchases of wines and other products are governed by our General Terms and Conditions of Sale. The processing of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, and the use of cookies by our Cookie Policy. Delivery is governed by our Shipping Policy. In case of conflict, the document specifically addressing the matter at hand shall prevail.
Article 1: Eligibility
The Website is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. By accessing the Website, you represent that you meet this age requirement. The sale of alcoholic beverages to minors is strictly prohibited under French law (Article L.3342-1 of the French Public Health Code).
The Website is not intended for use by children. If we become aware that a minor has used the Website, we will take appropriate action.
Article 2: Access to the Website
We make reasonable efforts to keep the Website available and functional, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or events beyond our control.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the Website at any time, without notice and without liability.
Article 3: User Account
Some features may require the creation of a user account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration;
- Keep your login credentials confidential;
- Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use of your account;
- Be responsible for all activities carried out under your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account that violates these Terms or that is used for fraudulent, illegal, or harmful purposes.
Article 4: Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Website in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, or associated systems;
- Introduce viruses, malware, or any other malicious code;
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract data from the Website without our prior written authorization;
- Impersonate another person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation;
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website or with other users' experience;
- Use the Website to transmit unsolicited advertising, spam, or harmful content.
Article 5: Intellectual Property
The Website's content — including text, graphics, logos, icons, the "MILLÉSIMES" name and brand, the website design, and the underlying source code — is the property of MILLÉSIMES SAS, and is protected by French and international intellectual property laws.
Photographs, images, and visuals of producers, estates, vineyards, and wines are the property of their respective owners (in particular the producers and estates) and are used by MILLÉSIMES SAS with their permission. They remain protected by intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced or used by third parties without the prior written authorization of their respective rights holders.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and view the Website for personal, non-commercial use. Any reproduction, representation, modification, distribution, or commercial exploitation of all or part of the Website's content — whether owned by MILLÉSIMES SAS or by third parties — without prior written authorization from the relevant rights holder is strictly prohibited.
Photographs and visuals are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a contractual commitment.
Article 6: User-Generated Content
If the Website allows you to submit content (such as reviews, comments, or messages), you represent that:
- The content is your own or you have the right to share it;
- It does not infringe any third-party rights;
- It is not unlawful, offensive, defamatory, misleading, or harmful.
By submitting content, you grant MILLÉSIMES SAS a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and reproduce that content in connection with the Website and our services.
We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion, without notice, and without liability.
MILLÉSIMES SAS shall not be held liable for the content of comments, reviews, or descriptions submitted by users or third parties.
Article 7: Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not control. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third parties. Accessing such links is at your own risk, and we recommend reviewing their terms and privacy policies.
Article 8: Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:
- The Website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available", without warranty of any kind;
- We do not guarantee that the Website will be free from errors, interruptions, or security vulnerabilities;
- Information published on the Website (including wine descriptions, ratings, and availability) is provided for guidance only and may contain inaccuracies;
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law, including liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or in respect of consumer rights.
Article 9: Personal Data
The processing of personal data collected through the Website is governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which form an integral part of these Terms.
Article 10: Modifications to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time, particularly to reflect legal, regulatory, or technical developments. The updated version will be published on the Website with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Website after publication constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Article 11: Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by French law.
In the event of a dispute, the parties shall first seek an amicable resolution. Consumers residing in the European Union may also use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
Failing amicable resolution, the competent courts shall be those determined by applicable law. Consumers may bring an action before the courts of their place of residence within the European Union.
Article 12: Contact
For any question regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:
MILLÉSIMES SAS 3 avenue de la Capelette 13520 Maussane-les-Alpilles, France Email: contact@millesimes.com