GolfCask Terms & Conditions
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Effective date: October 10, 2026
Last updated: October 10, 2026
GolfCask LLC operates a community and media platform dedicated to golf, whiskey, cigars, travel, and the experiences that bring people together.
By accessing or using GolfCask, you agree to follow our community standards, respect intellectual property rights, submit honest reviews, and use our services responsibly.
GolfCask owns its original publications, videos, podcasts, branding, software, and creative productions. Members retain ownership of their original submitted content but grant GolfCask certain rights to publish, edit, and incorporate content intentionally submitted for publication or promotional purposes.
GolfCask provides information, opinions, reviews, and community experiences. We do not guarantee the accuracy of third-party information, the quality of reviewed businesses, or the safety of independent activities.
This summary is provided for convenience. The complete Terms & Conditions below govern your use of the Services.
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) constitute an agreement between you and GolfCask LLC (“GolfCask,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By creating an account, accessing our website, downloading or using our mobile application, or otherwise using our Services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree, you must discontinue using the Services.
Additional terms may apply to specific events, promotions, subscriptions, contests, or other offerings. Where additional terms conflict with these Terms, the more specific terms govern the applicable offering, unless otherwise stated.
Nothing in these Terms limits rights that cannot lawfully be waived.
GolfCask provides digital content, educational resources, reviews, rankings, community features, and experiences relating to golf, whiskey, cigars, travel, and related interests.
Our Services may include:
Features may be introduced, modified, suspended, or discontinued at GolfCask’s discretion, subject to applicable law and any existing contractual obligations.
GolfCask does not guarantee uninterrupted access to any particular feature.
GolfCask is intended exclusively for individuals who are at least 18 years old.
By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 and legally permitted to access the content and features available to you.
Certain alcohol-related, tobacco-related, promotional, purchasing, or event activities may require participants to be at least 21 years old or meet a higher applicable legal age.
You are responsible for complying with the laws of your jurisdiction.
GolfCask may restrict access to certain content or activities based on age, location, or applicable legal requirements.
Users may be required to register an account to access certain Services.
You agree to provide accurate information, maintain the security of your credentials, and promptly notify GolfCask of suspected unauthorized account activity.
You are responsible for activities conducted through your account to the extent permitted by law.
Accounts are intended for individual use unless GolfCask expressly authorizes organizational or shared accounts.
GolfCask may suspend or terminate accounts involved in fraud, impersonation, abuse, security violations, or other breaches of these Terms.
GolfCask may offer free and paid membership levels, including On the House, Greens & Grains Society, Barrel Select, or other programs.
Membership benefits, pricing, billing frequency, and availability will be described when offered.
For paid subscriptions, GolfCask will disclose applicable recurring charges, renewal terms, cancellation procedures, and material restrictions before purchase.
If a subscription automatically renews, it will continue according to the disclosed billing terms until canceled.
Users may cancel through the applicable purchase platform or another cancellation method made available by GolfCask. Cancellation procedures will comply with applicable consumer protection laws.
Subscriptions purchased through Apple or another third-party platform may also be subject to that platform’s payment and cancellation terms.
Unless otherwise stated at purchase or required by law, cancellation stops future renewals but does not automatically provide a refund for a previously billed period.
Deleting a GolfCask account does not necessarily cancel a subscription billed by Apple or another third-party provider.
GolfCask may change membership offerings or prices with appropriate notice and any required consent.
GolfCask LLC owns or licenses the intellectual property associated with its Services, including original content, branding, software, designs, graphics, editorial materials, videos, podcasts, publications, and other creative works.
This includes original GolfCask productions and materials such as GolfCask Life, GolfCask TV, Pour Decisions, educational programming, original articles, graphics, and promotional content.
GolfCask names, logos, slogans, designs, and other brand identifiers may be protected by trademark, copyright, and other applicable laws.
Except as expressly authorized, users may not reproduce, commercially distribute, sell, license, republish, or create unauthorized derivative works from GolfCask-owned materials.
Users may share links to publicly available GolfCask content and use platform-provided sharing features for lawful, noncommercial purposes.
Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of GolfCask intellectual property to users.
Third-party trademarks and submitted materials remain subject to their respective owners’ rights.
“Submitted Content” includes photographs, videos, audio recordings, reviews, rankings, stories, comments, graphics, written materials, and other creative content provided by users or contributors.
Content may be submitted through GolfCask.com, the GolfCask mobile application, official GolfCask email accounts, text messages, social media communications, or other authorized submission channels.
You retain ownership of original Submitted Content that you own.
Submitting content does not automatically transfer copyright ownership to GolfCask.
You represent that you own the content or have sufficient rights and permissions to submit it and authorize its intended use.
When you intentionally submit content for publication, rankings, reviews, editorial consideration, community participation, or promotional use, you grant GolfCask LLC a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, transferable, sublicensable, perpetual, and irrevocable license, to the extent permitted by law, to:
GolfCask may exercise these rights without additional compensation unless otherwise required by law or agreed in writing.
This license does not authorize uses that are unlawful or exceed rights you possess.
GolfCask owns its original creative contributions to productions developed by or for GolfCask, including original scripts, editing, narration, graphics, music created or licensed for GolfCask, layouts, compilations, and other production elements.
When Submitted Content is incorporated into a GolfCask production, the original contributor retains any underlying rights not transferred to GolfCask.
GolfCask may continue distributing previously authorized productions after a contributor ends membership or removes the original submission, subject to applicable privacy laws, platform requirements, and other enforceable rights.
Materials sent to GolfCask for an identified publication, feature, interview, review, promotional campaign, or other media project may be used for that disclosed purpose under the applicable license.
Simply sending an unsolicited photograph, private message, or other material to GolfCask does not automatically authorize unrestricted public or advertising use.
GolfCask may request separate written permission for materials submitted outside its normal publishing workflows.
Contributors represent that they have secured necessary copyright permissions and, where applicable, permissions concerning identifiable individuals, private property, or other protected interests.
A copyright license does not automatically grant all publicity, privacy, trademark, music, or location rights that a particular production may require.
GolfCask may require separate contributor agreements, appearance releases, or location releases.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, GolfCask is not obligated to provide compensation, royalties, or attribution for authorized use of Submitted Content.
GolfCask may provide contributor credit at its discretion, subject to applicable law and separate agreements.
Users may request removal of Submitted Content through available account tools or by contacting GolfCask.
GolfCask will review such requests in accordance with applicable law, its Privacy Policy, and relevant platform requirements.
Removal from an active account does not necessarily require withdrawal of independently produced and lawfully distributed publications or productions, except where applicable law or platform rules require otherwise.
GolfCask enables members to evaluate golf courses, whiskey, cigars, distilleries, lounges, pubs, destinations, and other experiences.
Reviews, scores, rankings, descriptors, and personal stories generally represent the subjective opinions of their respective contributors.
They do not necessarily reflect GolfCask’s views.
Users agree to submit reviews based on genuine experiences, honest opinions, and accurate representations of relevant facts.
Users must not knowingly submit fabricated experiences, impersonate reviewers, manipulate rankings, or publish defamatory factual claims.
Users must disclose material relationships or incentives that could reasonably affect the credibility of a review, including employment, sponsorships, complimentary products, or financial interests.
GolfCask may establish ranking methodologies, verification procedures, certification criteria, and editorial standards.
GolfCask may moderate reviews for fraud, abuse, unlawful content, or violations of published standards. GolfCask will not condition publication of genuine reviews on whether they are positive or negative.
GolfCask does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of individual reviews.
Businesses may contact GolfCask to report factual errors, impersonation, conflicts of interest, or other concerns.
GolfCask may designate certain individuals as Syndicate members, experts, contributors, or category specialists.
These designations reflect GolfCask’s selection criteria and do not necessarily constitute independent professional licensing or governmental certification.
Syndicate rankings and assessments represent the opinions of participating reviewers.
GolfCask may establish, revise, or discontinue certification standards and recognition programs.
A GolfCask Certified designation, Best Of recognition, award, or ranking is an editorial or community recognition and does not constitute a warranty of safety, product quality, legal compliance, or future performance.
Recipients may use GolfCask recognition materials only according to applicable brand-use permissions.
GolfCask encourages respectful discussion and meaningful participation.
Users may not use the Services to:
GolfCask may investigate reported misconduct and remove content, restrict features, suspend accounts, or terminate access where appropriate.
Private messaging features are intended for lawful communications. GolfCask may review or disclose messages when reasonably necessary for security, abuse prevention, support, legal compliance, or enforcement, consistent with its Privacy Policy and applicable law.
GolfCask publishes educational, editorial, and community content concerning whiskey, cigars, distilleries, lounges, and related experiences.
Such content is intended for adults who meet applicable legal age requirements.
GolfCask does not encourage underage consumption, excessive drinking, impaired driving, unsafe tobacco use, or violations of applicable laws.
Reviews, rankings, and recommendations do not constitute medical advice or representations that alcohol or tobacco products are safe.
Alcohol and tobacco products carry health risks.
Users are responsible for their own decisions and compliance with applicable laws.
Unless GolfCask expressly offers a separately authorized transaction, its editorial content, rankings, maps, and community features do not constitute offers by GolfCask to sell, ship, or distribute regulated alcohol or tobacco products.
GolfCask may provide golf instruction, coaching commentary, drills, practice recommendations, performance analysis, and related educational materials.
Such content is provided for general educational purposes.
GolfCask does not guarantee improved scores, competitive results, physical performance, or freedom from injury.
Golf involves physical activity and inherent risks.
Users should consider their physical abilities, medical circumstances, course conditions, and applicable safety practices before participating in suggested activities.
Individual coaching arrangements may be governed by separate agreements.
GolfCask may provide automated recommendations, search tools, analytics, summaries, or AI-assisted features, including GolfCask Radar.
Automated outputs may contain errors, omissions, outdated information, or inaccurate recommendations.
Such outputs are informational and should not be treated as guaranteed factual, professional, medical, financial, or safety advice.
Users should independently verify important information before relying on automated recommendations.
GolfCask may modify, limit, or discontinue automated features.
GolfCask may display information about golf courses, distilleries, cigar lounges, restaurants, pubs, hotels, attractions, and other destinations.
Business details, hours, availability, pricing, policies, accessibility, and services may change without notice.
GolfCask does not guarantee the accuracy or availability of third-party locations or services.
Users are responsible for verifying information directly with businesses before traveling, booking, purchasing, or participating.
Unless expressly identified, a listed business is not necessarily affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by GolfCask.
GolfCask may organize, promote, or provide information about golf outings, tastings, gatherings, travel experiences, and member meetups.
Participation may involve risks, including physical injury, transportation incidents, property loss, and risks associated with alcohol consumption or other activities.
Participants are responsible for making reasonable decisions concerning their health, safety, transportation, and legal compliance.
Events may be organized independently by members or third parties.
GolfCask does not automatically supervise, control, or assume responsibility for independently organized activities merely because they appear on its platform.
Official GolfCask events may require separate registration terms, waivers, or participation agreements.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.
GolfCask may offer challenges, promotions, prize drawings, and giveaways.
Each promotion may have separate official rules specifying eligibility, geographic restrictions, entry methods, deadlines, prize descriptions, selection procedures, and other conditions.
Participation is subject to those official rules.
Where required, promotions will offer a legally compliant method of entry without purchase.
GolfCask may disqualify fraudulent entries or conduct that violates the official rules.
Promotions are void where prohibited by law.
Unless expressly stated, third-party platforms such as Apple and social media providers do not sponsor, administer, or endorse GolfCask promotions.
GolfCask may receive advertising revenue, sponsorships, promotional products, complimentary experiences, affiliate compensation, or other business support.
GolfCask will disclose material commercial relationships when required by applicable law.
Editorial opinions and member rankings should reflect genuine experiences and assessments.
Sponsorship does not automatically guarantee favorable rankings, certification, or editorial coverage.
GolfCask may establish separate advertising agreements with business partners.
Advertising and sponsorship relationships do not transfer ownership of GolfCask editorial content or intellectual property.
Business names, logos, trademarks, product names, and related identifiers displayed through GolfCask remain the property of their respective owners.
GolfCask may reference such identifiers for identification, commentary, reviews, comparison, editorial reporting, and informational purposes where legally permitted.
Unless expressly stated, inclusion does not imply sponsorship, affiliation, partnership, authorization, or endorsement.
Users and businesses may not falsely represent an official relationship with GolfCask.
GolfCask respects the intellectual property rights of others.
Copyright owners or authorized representatives may submit infringement notices to contact@golfcask.com.
Notices should identify the copyrighted work, the allegedly infringing material and its location, contact information, a good-faith statement regarding unauthorized use, a statement of accuracy and authority under penalty of perjury, and a physical or electronic signature.
GolfCask may remove or restrict access to allegedly infringing content and may terminate repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.
Where applicable, GolfCask will follow relevant copyright notice and counter-notice procedures.
Copyright notices requiring service on a designated DMCA agent must be sent through the designated contact identified by GolfCask for that purpose.
GolfCask’s collection, use, disclosure, and retention of personal information are described in its Privacy Policy.
By using the Services, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled according to that policy and applicable law.
Privacy rights, account deletion, and data requests may be exercised through available account tools or by contacting contact@golfcask.com.
Nothing in these Terms overrides mandatory privacy rights or applicable app-platform account deletion requirements.
Users may stop using GolfCask at any time and may request account deletion using the available account or app controls.
GolfCask may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms, unlawful activity, fraud, abuse, security threats, or other legitimate operational reasons, subject to applicable law.
Account deletion will be handled according to the Privacy Policy and applicable legal and platform requirements.
Termination does not automatically revoke valid intellectual property licenses previously granted for independently published or produced materials, to the extent those licenses remain enforceable.
Provisions intended to survive termination, including intellectual property rights, applicable licenses, dispute provisions, and lawful limitations of liability, will survive to the extent permitted by law.
GolfCask may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue features for maintenance, security, business, legal, or technical reasons.
GolfCask does not guarantee uninterrupted availability, error-free operation, permanent preservation of all user content, or compatibility with every device.
We will provide notice or remedies when required by applicable law or a separate agreement.
Users are encouraged to retain copies of original content they submit.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”
GOLFCASK DISCLAIMS IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT TO THE EXTENT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE LEGALLY PERMITTED.
GOLFCASK DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE FROM INACCURACIES.
REVIEWS, RANKINGS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, THIRD-PARTY LISTINGS, AND AUTOMATED RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND DO NOT GUARANTEE PARTICULAR RESULTS.
NOTHING IN THIS SECTION LIMITS NON-WAIVABLE CONSUMER RIGHTS.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, GOLFCASK LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THE SERVICES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GOLFCASK’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 OR THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE CLAIMANT DIRECTLY TO GOLFCASK FOR THE SERVICES DURING THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
THIS LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR TO LIABILITY THAT CANNOT LAWFULLY BE LIMITED, INCLUDING ANY APPLICABLE LIABILITY FOR FRAUD, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GolfCask LLC and its officers, employees, and agents against third-party claims, damages, liabilities, and reasonable expenses arising from:
This obligation applies only to the extent a claim is attributable to your conduct and does not require you to indemnify GolfCask for its own unlawful conduct or negligence where prohibited by law.
GolfCask will provide reasonable notice of covered claims and allow appropriate participation in their defense.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory consumer protection laws require otherwise.
Before initiating formal proceedings, users and GolfCask are encouraged to attempt good-faith resolution by contacting contact@golfcask.com.
Subject to applicable jurisdictional and consumer protection requirements, legal proceedings arising from these Terms may be brought in courts of competent jurisdiction located in Virginia.
Nothing in this section prevents users from exercising rights or pursuing remedies that cannot lawfully be restricted.
GolfCask may revise these Terms to reflect changes in law, technology, platform features, business operations, or community standards.
Updated Terms will be published with a revised effective date.
GolfCask will provide additional notice or obtain renewed consent when required by applicable law.
Material changes will not automatically apply retroactively where additional consent is legally required.
Continued use following a validly communicated update constitutes acceptance only to the extent permitted by law.
If a provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable additional terms, constitute the agreement governing use of the Services.
Failure by GolfCask to enforce a provision does not automatically waive its right to enforce that provision later.
You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without GolfCask’s consent, except where prohibited by law.
GolfCask may assign its rights and obligations in connection with a lawful business transfer, subject to applicable consumer and privacy protections.
Questions about these Terms, content permissions, intellectual property, account matters, or legal concerns may be directed to:
GolfCask LLCBy creating an account or otherwise affirmatively accepting these Terms, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the GolfCask Terms & Conditions.