Terms & Conditions

Introduction

Welcome to The Drink Journal (TDJ).

By accessing or using this website, submitting content, or engaging with any of our forms or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using the site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, contributors, brands, venues, and other users of TDJ.

Use of the Website

TDJ is an editorial platform dedicated to documenting beverage culture across cocktails, coffee, tea, and other beverages.

You agree to use the website:

  • lawfully

  • respectfully

  • in a manner that does not interfere with the operation, security, or integrity of the site

TDJ reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website at its discretion.

Editorial Content

All content published on TDJ is editorial in nature.

Content may be:

  • submitted voluntarily by individuals, venues, or brands

  • developed from publicly available information

  • curated, edited, or contextualised by TDJ

Publication does not imply endorsement, certification, or recommendation.

TDJ does not operate as a review, ranking, or ratings platform.

Submissions & Contributor Responsibility

By submitting content to TDJ, you confirm that:

  • you own the content or have the necessary rights and permissions to submit it

  • the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge

  • submitted materials do not infringe on intellectual property, privacy, or other rights

You grant TDJ a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to edit, publish, archive, and distribute the submitted content across its platforms.

TDJ may edit, decline, or remove submissions at its discretion.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated:

  • original editorial content created by TDJ remains the intellectual property of TDJ

  • submitted content remains the property of its original owner

You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish TDJ content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

Content Removal

Requests for removal or amendment of published content are governed by TDJ’s Content Removal Policy.

TDJ will review valid requests and respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

Removal from TDJ does not guarantee removal from third-party platforms, search engines, or cached systems.

Third-Party Links & External Platforms

TDJ may include links to third-party websites or platforms for reference or context.

TDJ does not control and is not responsible for the content, practices, or availability of external sites.

SEO, Indexing & AI Discovery

Content published on TDJ may be indexed, cached, or referenced by search engines, AI systems, and third-party platforms.

TDJ does not control how external systems interpret or display published content once it is publicly accessible.

Limitation of Liability

TDJ is provided on an “as is” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, TDJ shall not be liable for:

  • inaccuracies or omissions in published content

  • loss or damage arising from reliance on editorial material

  • unauthorised access to or use of submitted information

Use of the site is at your own risk.

Privacy

Personal information collected through the website is handled in accordance with TDJ’s Privacy Policy.

Changes to These Terms

TDJ may update these Terms & Conditions at any time.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the most current version.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact TDJ via the appropriate channels listed on the website.