INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ANTI-SCRAPING POLICY
1. Intellectual Property Ownership
All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, and code available on or through this website (collectively, the "Content") is the exclusive property of CultWine.com, parent entities and/or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
2. Strict Prohibition on Data Scraping and Harvesting
You are expressly prohibited from using any automated or manual means to access, acquire, copy, or monitor any portion of this website or its Content. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
Using "robots," "spiders," "scrapers," "crawlers," or any other automated devices, programs, algorithms, or methodologies.
Engaging in data mining, data extraction, data harvesting, or any other activity aimed at collecting data or Content from this website.
Using automated systems to extract data for the purpose of training artificial intelligence (AI) models, machine learning algorithms, or large language models (LLMs) without explicit written consent.
Framing or utilizing framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information of the website.
3. Restrictions on Downloading and Reproduction
Except as expressly permitted by these Terms or via explicit written authorization from us, you may not download, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any Content on this website.
Images and Media: The downloading of images, photographs, graphics, or video content for commercial use, personal archival use, or republication on any other platform is strictly forbidden.
Caching: Standard web browser caching necessary for individual viewing purposes is permitted, provided you do not alter the Content or remove any copyright notices.
4. Remedies and Enforcement
Any unauthorized use, scraping, or downloading of our Content constitutes a material breach of these Terms and may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, and computer fraud statutes. We reserve the right to immediately terminate your access to the website, block your IP address, and pursue all available legal remedies, including seeking monetary damages and injunctive relief. All violations will be reported to
5. Unauthorized Commercial Use and Fraudulent Representation
You are strictly prohibited from using our product listings, descriptions, pricing, or images to create external websites, storefronts, or advertisements. Any unauthorized use of our Content to create a confusingly similar user experience, impersonate our brand, or mislead consumers into purchasing fraudulent goods constitutes intellectual property infringement, consumer fraud, and unfair competition. We actively monitor for counterfeit domains and will aggressively pursue immediate takedowns, domain seizures, and statutory damages against any individual or entity operating fake or deceptive websites using our intellectual property.
6. Criminal Referrals and Federal Law Enforcement Reporting
Any unauthorized scraping, extraction, or reproduction of our Content, product listings, or imagery for the purpose of operating deceptive websites, committing consumer fraud, or passing off counterfeit goods is a violation of federal law.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for brand impersonation and consumer exploitation. If you steal our intellectual property to defraud the public, we will immediately compile all tracking data—including but not limited to your IP addresses, scraping logs, domain registration details, and hosting footprints—and formally refer your activities to relevant federal, state, and international law enforcement agencies for criminal investigation and prosecution.
This includes, but is not limited to, filing formal criminal complaints and cybercrime reports with:
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for consumer fraud and unfair business practices.
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The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) for counterfeiting and piracy.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section.
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Relevant state Attorneys General and international cyber-fraud authorities.
We will aggressively cooperate with federal authorities to seek the maximum penalties under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), the Lanham Act (trademark counterfeiting), and federal wire fraud statutes.
