Terms & conditions

Effective date: June 5, 2025

1. Legal Information

The website [melchior18.com] (the “Site”) is operated by:

MELCHIOR

MELCHIOR18 SAS
A French simplified joint-stock company (SAS)

Registered under number SIREN 819 137 589
VAT Number: FR35 819 137 589
Head office: 23 RUE AIME ET EUGENIE COTTON, 13200 ARLES

Registered at: Registre National des Entreprises (INPI)

Email: contact@melchior18.com

Share capital: €884 450,00
APE Code: 46.34Z

2. Scope of Application

These Terms & Conditions govern the use of the Site and any services offered through it, including but not limited to:

  • Membership applications
  • Access to curated wine-related content
  • Event participation
  • Purchase of services or experiences related to wine culture

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Site.

3. Membership & Eligibility

Melchior is a private community. Membership is subject to application and approval. We reserve the right to accept or decline applications at our sole discretion.
By applying, you confirm that:

  • You are over 18 years old (or the legal drinking age in your country)
  • All information provided is accurate and up to date

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including texts, visuals, logos, and branding — is the property of MELCHIOR or its partners and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any part of the Site without written permission.

5. Privacy

We collect personal data strictly necessary for the operation of the Site and community.

For more information, please refer to our [Privacy Policy].
We never share your data without your consent, except as required by law.

6. Liability Disclaimer

Melchior makes every effort to ensure the reliability of information on this Site. However, we cannot guarantee its completeness or timeliness. We are not liable for:

  • Technical issues or interruptions
  • External links or third-party services
  • Errors in user-submitted content

7. Modifications

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. The latest version will always be available on the Site and apply immediately upon publication.

8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by French law. Any dispute arising in connection with them shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris, France.

9. Contact

For any questions or legal inquiries, you can contact us at:
Simon Bataglia - simon@melchior18.com