If purchasing WINE from Cult Wines International, by agreeing to these Terms & Conditions you are certifying and agreeing to the following statements:

1. Buyer certifies that they are 21 years of age or older, and understands that the purchase or receipt of alcohol by persons under the age of 21 is prohibited by law.
2. Buyer attests that they are NOT purchasing alcoholic beverages from Cult Wines International with intent to sell, give or serve such beverages to any person under the age of 21.
3. Buyer understands that someone at the delivery address over the age of 21 MUST be present to sign for & accept package. 
4. Buyer has NOT provided a USPS PO Box as their delivery address. Wine cannot be shipped to PO boxes.
5. Unless the Buyer has provided instructions to ship at a later date in the “Order Notes”, Buyer is instructing us to SHIP their order at the EARLIEST DATE AVAILABLE.
6. Buyer understands that shipping dates are determined by Cult Wines International by best practices and to preserve the viability of the wine. Here are generalized shipping times:
   • Orders with GROUND shipping where 3 or more days in transit are expected are only shipped Mondays and Tuesdays.
   • Orders with 2 DAY AIR or where 2 days in transit are expected are shipped Monday – Wednesday.
   • Orders with OVERNIGHT shipping or orders WITHIN the state of FLORIDA are shipped Monday – Thursday.
   • Shipping is not possible Saturdays or Sundays as there are no FedEx pickups on these days in our area.
   • Cult Wines International reserves the right to delay shipment if there is an extreme weather event ongoing or imminent. Examples include blizzards, hurricanes, heat waves, etc.
7. All packages include “Tamper Resistant Tape” on the box. If the tape is cut or damaged upon delivery, Buyer agrees to do the following: DO NOT ACCEPT THE PACKAGE. REFUSE IT, TELL THEM TO SEND IT BACK TO THE SHIPPER AND CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY.
8. Buyer understands that wine spoilage, leakage or cork pushing during transit due to heat or freezing is NOT our liability. This is because YOU HAVE A CHOICE AS TO WHEN WE SHIP. If you have purchased wine but are worried about heat spoilage or freezing temperatures, simply let us put the order on hold, and we will ship when the weather is suitable.
9. Buyer understands that shipping insurance only covers theft, breakage during shipping or complete loss of the package. Shipping delays, delivering to a different person at the address other than the Buyer, or other issues are not covered.
10. DUE TO CREDIT CARD FRAUD & OTHER ISSUES, CULT WINES INTERNATIONAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL AND REFUND ANY ORDER IN WHICH THEY SEE FIT. ADDITIONALLY, IF YOUR BILLING ADDRESS DOES NOT MATCH YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS ON THE ORDER, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTITY BEFORE SHIPPING.
11. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: 
    • Understand that they are fully responsible for the cost of any taxes or duties imposed on the package upon entering their country
    • Have included an accurate email address and phone number with so that the customs broker may contact them to collect import fees/taxes.
    • Understand that if they refuse to pay the import duties (or the Broker cannot contact you) and the wines are sent back to us, no refunds will be given.
    • Have read the full section regarding International Shipping in our Shipping & Returns section.
12. Buyer Understands and Agrees to the following Disclaimer: Cult Wines International cannot guarantee the condition of the cork or quality of the wine inside the bottles. We examine our wines carefully and avoid wines with poor provenance. We do our best by storing the wine in optimum conditions and accurately describing the condition of the bottles in each listing, but this is as far as we can go when it comes to quality assurance. Wine is alive inside the bottle and changes over time. We also cannot guarantee the peak drinking window of a wine. Older wines may be past their peak when opened. Vintage corks can shrink, and degrade. Corks may break or crumble when removed. This is normal for older wines. You may open a bottle of old wine and have one of the greatest experiences of your life. You may open a similar bottle and find it’s past its prime or oxidized. There is an inherent risk assumed by all buyers in the vintage wine world. It’s as simple as that. 
13. Buyer Understands and Agrees to the Following Legal Notice: Absolute ownership of all wine passes from Cult Wines International to the purchaser in the State of Florida at the time payment is made. By arranging for transportation of the wine via common carrier, Cult Wines International is providing a service for, and acting on behalf of the purchaser. Purchaser takes all responsibility for the shipping of wine from Florida to his/her home state or country. Purchaser will be billed for this service. By utilizing this service from Cult Wines International, the purchaser is representing that he/she is acting in a fashion compliant with his/her local, state and country’s laws regarding the purchase, transportation and delivery of wine. The purchaser represents that he/she has obtained any required permission, paid any required fees, is working through properly licensed intermediaries where required, is legally entitled to take possession of wine, is legally entitled to take quantities ordered and authorizes that he/she is 21 years of age.
14. Buyer has read and agrees to the Returns and Storage Fee policies on our Shipping & Returns page
15. If Buyer is purchasing a bottle of wine with 20 years of age or older, Buyer agrees to read the “7 tips for enjoyment” on our Shipping & Returns page before opening the bottle.