Disclosures

Effective Date: 2025-10-01
Company: Archive & Ember LLC
Site: sipsandbars.com
Contact: terms@archiveandember.com


1. General Disclaimer

The content provided by Sips & Bars is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. All commentary, recommendations, and narratives are shared in a symbolic, creative, or cultural context. Nothing on this site is intended to substitute for professional advice, medical guidance, or therapeutic services.

Sips & Bars does not sell or distribute alcohol. All references to spirits are cultural and creative in nature. Please consume responsibly.

Archive & Ember LLC disclaims liability for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Liability, if established, is capped at the total fees paid in the 12 months preceding the claim.


2. Age Restriction & Audience Responsibility

This site is intended for audiences 21 years of age and older. If you are under the age of 21, please exit the site immediately.

The site is accessible worldwide. By using it, you agree that all use is governed by U.S. and Connecticut law (see Section 8: Governing Law).


3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Monitor site performance and traffic analytics
  • Enable session-based access to subscriptions or account features

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

If users from the EU, UK, or other jurisdictions requiring consent access the site in the future, a compliant cookie banner and consent management tool will be implemented.

For full details, see our Privacy Policy.


4. Accessibility Statement

Sips & Bars aims to make its content reasonably accessible to all users. While we are a small independent brand, we strive to follow general accessibility best practices consistent with WCAG standards.

We cannot guarantee full compliance with all accessibility guidelines but commit to making good faith efforts to improve accessibility.

If you encounter barriers, please contact us at terms@archiveandember.com, and we will work in good faith to provide alternatives or improvements.


5. AI Use Disclosure

Some early drafts and outlines may be prepared with the assistance of AI tools. These tools are used strictly for brainstorming, structuring, or initial drafting.

All final content published by Sips & Bars is created, edited, and substantively authored by human editors. No AI-generated content is published without human oversight, revision, and approval.

All published content is the original work and intellectual property of Archive & Ember LLC.


6. Affiliate Disclosure

At present, Sips & Bars does not maintain active affiliate partnerships.

In the future, we may participate in affiliate programs or collaborate with sponsored brands. This means we may earn commissions when you purchase through certain links. Any such partnerships will be disclosed both here and directly alongside relevant links, in compliance with FTC guidelines.

These arrangements will not affect the price you pay.


7. DMCA Notice

Archive & Ember LLC respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same.

If you believe that any content infringes your copyright, you may submit a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) notice by providing the following written information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material.
  • Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

DMCA notices may be sent to:

Archive & Ember LLC
415 Boston Post Rd Ste 3-601
Milford, CT 06460
United States

Email: terms@archiveandember.com

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, Archive & Ember LLC will remove or disable access to the identified material. Repeat infringers may have their access restricted or terminated.

Counter-Notice: If you believe material was removed in error, you may send a counter-notice containing:

  • Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
  • Identification of the material removed and its location before removal
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification
  • Your consent to jurisdiction of the federal court in Connecticut, and acceptance of service of process from the person who provided the original notice

Valid counter-notices will be forwarded to the complainant. If the complainant does not file an action within 10 business days, the removed material may be restored.


8. Governing Law

This page and the use of this site are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, USA.

The site is accessible to international visitors; however, by using it you agree that any disputes must be resolved exclusively under U.S. and Connecticut law, in the state or federal courts located in New Haven County, Connecticut.


9. Updates

This page may be updated at any time to reflect changes in practice or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a revised date. Continued use of the site following any updates indicates acceptance of the revised terms.