Terms of Service

Terms of Service – Going Coastal Wine

Effective Date: September 2025

Welcome to Going Coastal Wine. By visiting our website, purchasing wine, or using any of our services, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, you may not use our website or services.

1. Eligibility

By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 21 years old as required by North Carolina law. It is unlawful in North Carolina for anyone under 21 to purchase or consume alcohol. Going Coastal Wine reserves the right to request proof of age and refuse or cancel orders if age verification cannot be confirmed.

2. Account Registration

You may be required to create an account to purchase. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and current information.

• Protect your login credentials.

• Accept full responsibility for any activity under your account.

3. Orders and Payments

• All prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to North Carolina sales tax where applicable.

• We accept credit cards and other secure payment methods provided at checkout.

• An order is considered accepted only after confirmation is sent.

• We reserve the right to cancel orders due to fraud, errors in pricing, or violations of North Carolina alcohol laws.

4. Shipping and Delivery

• Wine shipments are subject to North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission regulations.

• We only ship to North Carolina addresses where delivery of wine is legal.

• An adult (21+) must be present with valid ID to accept delivery. No package will be left unattended.

• You are responsible for compliance with local county laws regarding alcohol possession.

• Shipping fees and times vary. We are not responsible for delays caused by carriers, weather, or regulatory checks.

5. Returns and Refunds

Under North Carolina law, alcohol sales are generally final. However, if your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, you must contact us within 7 business days. We may issue a replacement or store credit at our discretion.

6. Responsible Consumption

Going Coastal Wine encourages safe and legal enjoyment of our products. By purchasing, you agree to:

• Consume responsibly and in moderation.

• Not provide alcohol to minors (which is unlawful in North Carolina).

• Not misuse our products in a way that endangers yourself or others.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this site, including text, images, branding, and trademarks, is the property of Going Coastal Wine. No material may be copied, reused, or distributed without written permission.

8. Prohibited Use

You agree not to use our website or services for:

• Illegal purposes, including underage purchase of alcohol.

• Violating North Carolina or federal alcohol laws.

• Attempting to disrupt, hack, or interfere with our site or services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

All products and services are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no guarantees about availability, suitability, or your personal satisfaction with any product.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by North Carolina law, Going Coastal Wine shall not be liable for damages arising from:

• Misuse of alcohol.

• Improper storage or handling after delivery.

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to the use of our website or products.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, including applicable ABC Commission regulations, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes will be handled in the courts of [Insert County], North Carolina.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued use of our site means you accept the updated Terms.

13. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:

Going Coastal Wine
Email: barbara@goingcoastalwine.com
Phone: 252-499-9149
Mailing Address: 613a Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach NC, 28512

By using our website and purchasing wine, you confirm that you are of legal age and agree to these Terms of Service under North Carolina law.