Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Last Updated: 18/11/2025
Welcome to WineriesofCyprus.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Site”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, including all content, features, and services offered on or through WineriesofCyprus.com.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
1. About Our Service
WineriesofCyprus.com is a publicly accessible online directory that provides information about wineries, vineyards, and wine-related businesses in Cyprus. Our platform allows users to:
- Browse and search winery listings
- Read and submit reviews and ratings
- Access educational content about Cyprus wine regions
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Discover wine routes and tourism information
We operate from Limassol, Cyprus, and our services are provided free of charge to visitors.
2. Eligibility and Account Registration
2.1 General Access
Our Site is publicly accessible to all users. No account registration is required to browse winery listings or read content.
2.2 Winery Accounts
Wineries may register for an account to claim, create, or edit their business listings. By registering, you represent and warrant that:
- You are authorized to represent the winery or wine business
- All information provided is accurate, current, and complete
- You will maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
- You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
2.3 User Accounts for Reviews
Users who wish to submit reviews, ratings, or comments may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.
3. Winery Listings
3.1 Free Listings
All winery listings on WineriesofCyprus.com are provided free of charge. We do not currently charge fees for listing placement, featured positioning, or enhanced profiles.
3.2 Listing Submission and Verification
Wineries may submit their business information through our registration process. All listings are subject to verification before being published on the Site. We reserve the right to:
- Review and verify all submitted information
- Request additional documentation or clarification
- Reject listings that do not meet our quality standards
- Edit listings for clarity, accuracy, or consistency
- Remove listings that violate these Terms
3.3 Listing Accuracy
Wineries are responsible for ensuring their listing information is accurate, current, and complete, including:
- Business name and contact details
- Opening hours and seasonal schedules
- Services offered and pricing information
- Description and photographs
- Website and social media links
We update and verify listing information regularly, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information at all times.
3.4 Claiming and Editing Listings
Authorized representatives of wineries may claim existing listings or edit their verified listings at any time through their account dashboard. All edits are subject to our verification process before going live.
4. User-Generated Content
4.1 Reviews and Ratings
Users may submit reviews, ratings, and comments about wineries listed on our Site. By submitting user-generated content, you agree that:
- Your content is based on genuine personal experience
- Your content is accurate and not misleading
- You have not been compensated or incentivized by the winery for a positive review
- Your content does not violate any third-party rights
- Your content complies with our Content Guidelines (Section 4.3)
4.2 License to User Content
By submitting content to our Site, you grant WineriesofCyprus.com a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media format.
You retain ownership of your content, but you acknowledge that we may use it to operate, promote, and improve our services.
4.3 Content Guidelines
All user-generated content must:
- Be respectful and civil in tone
- Not contain profanity, hate speech, or discriminatory language
- Not include personal attacks or defamatory statements
- Not contain spam, advertising, or promotional content
- Not violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Not infringe on intellectual property rights
- Be relevant to the winery or wine experience being reviewed
4.4 Content Moderation
We reserve the right to monitor, edit, or remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or our Content Guidelines. We are not obligated to review all content before publication but may do so at our discretion.
4.5 No Guarantee of Publication
Submission of content does not guarantee publication. We may reject content that does not meet our standards or violates these Terms.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Content
All content on WineriesofCyprus.com, including text, graphics, logos, images, articles, photographs, and software, is the property of WineriesofCyprus.com or its content suppliers and is protected by Cyprus and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
5.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without permission
- Modify or create derivative works from our content
- Use our content for commercial purposes
- Frame or mirror any part of our Site
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from our Site
5.3 Winery-Provided Content
Wineries retain ownership of content they provide (descriptions, photos, logos). By submitting content, wineries grant us a license to use it in connection with operating and promoting the directory.
5.4 Trademark
“WineriesofCyprus.com” and associated logos are our trademarks. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
6.1 External Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including winery websites, social media profiles, booking platforms, and other wine-related resources. These links are provided for your convenience only.
6.2 No Endorsement
We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party websites or their content. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
6.3 No Liability
We are not responsible for:
- The availability, accuracy, or content of third-party websites
- Products or services offered by third parties
- Privacy practices of third-party websites
- Any damages arising from your use of third-party websites
We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Newsletter and Marketing Communications
7.1 Subscription
You may subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates about Cyprus wineries, wine regions, events, and related content. Subscription is voluntary and requires you to provide a valid email address.
7.2 Consent
By subscribing, you consent to receive marketing communications from us. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us at admin@wineriesofcyprus.com.
7.3 Data Use
Your email address and related data are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and GDPR requirements.
8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
8.1 Information Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about Cyprus wineries, we make no warranties or representations regarding:
- The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of winery information
- Opening hours, pricing, or availability of services
- The quality of wines, services, or experiences at listed wineries
Winery information is regularly updated but may change without notice. Always verify details directly with the winery before visiting.
8.2 “As Is” Basis
Our Site and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
8.3 No Professional Advice
Content on our Site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice (legal, medical, financial, or otherwise). Consult appropriate professionals for specific advice.
8.4 User Responsibility
You acknowledge that:
- Visiting wineries and consuming alcohol carries inherent risks
- You are responsible for your own safety and well-being
- You should consume alcohol responsibly and never drink and drive
- You should verify winery policies regarding tours, tastings, and visits
8.5 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Cyprus law, WineriesofCyprus.com, its operators, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of or inability to use our Site
- Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
- Unauthorized access to your data or account
- Third-party conduct or content
- Any other matter related to our Site or services
8.6 Maximum Liability
If we are found liable for any damages, our total liability shall not exceed €100 (one hundred euros).
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WineriesofCyprus.com, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of our Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of third parties
- Content you submit to our Site
- Your winery listing information if you represent a winery
10. Privacy and Data Protection
10.1 Privacy Policy
Your use of our Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with GDPR and Cyprus data protection laws.
10.2 Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our Site. By using our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy.
10.3 Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including rights to access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. See our Privacy Policy for details.
11. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malware
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with the operation of our Site
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Harass, threaten, or defame others
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Use our Site for any commercial purpose without permission
- Collect user data without consent
- Engage in any activity that could harm our reputation
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access for prohibited conduct.
12. Termination
12.1 By You
You may stop using our Site at any time. If you have an account, you may request account deletion by contacting us.
12.2 By Us
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Abuse of our services
- At our sole discretion
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use our Site immediately ceases
- We may delete your account and content
- Sections of these Terms that by nature should survive shall remain in effect
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our Site with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as email notification to registered users).
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
14.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14.2 Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Limassol, Cyprus.
14.3 Dispute Resolution Process
In the event of a dispute:
- Informal Negotiation: We encourage you to first contact us at admin@wineriesofcyprus.com to resolve the issue informally.
- Mediation: If informal negotiation fails, parties may agree to mediation before pursuing legal action.
- Court Proceedings: If resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Limassol, Cyprus.
14.4 Waiver of Class Actions
You agree that any proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis and not as part of a class action or representative proceeding.
15. General Provisions
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and WineriesofCyprus.com regarding use of our Site.
15.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
15.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
15.5 No Agency
Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and WineriesofCyprus.com.
15.6 Language
These Terms are provided in English. Any translations are for convenience only, and the English version shall prevail in case of discrepancies.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms, please contact us:
WineriesofCyprus.com
Email: admin@wineriesofcyprus.com
Location: Limassol, Cyprus
For privacy-related inquiries, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us at the email above.
By using WineriesofCyprus.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.