Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 11/02/2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Inverurie Distillery Company Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Company”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at inveruriedistillery.co.uk (the “Site”) and your participation in our investment offerings and services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Site or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site or Services.

2. Definitions

• “Investor” means an individual or entity who has applied for or completed an investment in the Company
• “Investment” means the purchase of shares in Inverurie Distillery Company Limited
• “Fetternear Bishops” or “Bishops” means the exclusive group of founding shareholders in the Company
• “Services” means all services provided by the Company including but not limited to investment opportunities, shareholder benefits, and related services
• “Site” means the website located at inveruriedistillery.co.uk

3. Eligibility

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Site or Services. By using the Site or Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.

3.2 Investment Eligibility

To invest in the Company, you must:

• Be a UK resident for tax purposes, or meet other eligibility requirements as specified
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract
• Meet any additional suitability and eligibility requirements as determined by the Company
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to investments

3.3 Jurisdiction

Our Services are intended for individuals located in the United Kingdom. If you access our Site from outside the UK, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

4. Investment Terms

4.1 Investment Offerings

The Company offers equity investment opportunities which may include:

• Ordinary shares in Inverurie Distillery Company Limited
• Associated benefits including cask ownership and shareholder privileges
• Eligibility for Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) tax relief, subject to HMRC approval and individual circumstances

4.2 Investment Process

• All investment applications are subject to our approval and acceptance
• We reserve the right to reject any investment application at our sole discretion
• Investment applications must be completed accurately and truthfully
• You may be required to provide additional documentation for identity verification and compliance purposes
• Investment confirmations will be provided once your application is accepted and payment is received

4.3 Risk Acknowledgment

By applying to invest, you acknowledge and accept that:

• Investments in early-stage companies carry significant risk
• You may lose all of your invested capital
• Investments are illiquid and cannot be easily sold or transferred
• The value of your investment may go down as well as up
• There is no guarantee of any return on your investment
• Past performance is not indicative of future results
• Tax reliefs (including EIS) depend on your individual circumstances and may be withdrawn if qualifying conditions are not met

4.4 Investment Advice

• We do not provide investment, financial, tax, or legal advice
• You should seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision
• All investment decisions are made at your own risk
• We are not responsible for any losses you may incur as a result of your investment

4.5 Cooling-Off Period

You may have statutory cancellation rights under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Details of any cooling-off period will be provided in your investment documentation.

5. Payment Terms

5.1 Payment Processing

• All payments are processed securely through our payment processor, Stripe
• You agree to provide accurate and complete payment information
• You authorize us to charge your chosen payment method for the investment amount
• All prices are quoted in British Pounds (GBP) unless otherwise stated

5.2 Payment Confirmation

• You will receive confirmation once your payment has been successfully processed
• If payment fails, we will notify you and your investment application may be rejected

5.3 Refunds

• Investment payments are generally non-refundable except as required by law or as specified in your investment documentation
• Any refunds will be processed through the original payment method
• Refunds may take 5-10 business days to appear in your account

6. Shareholder Rights and Responsibilities

6.1 Share Ownership

Upon successful completion of your investment:

• You will become a shareholder in Inverurie Distillery Company Limited
• Your name will be entered into the Company’s register of members
• You will receive a share certificate or electronic confirmation of ownership
• You will be entitled to the rights and subject to the obligations set out in the Company’s Articles of Association

6.2 Shareholder Communications

• We will communicate with shareholders via email, post, or through a dedicated shareholder portal
• You are responsible for keeping your contact details up to date
• Important notices and documents will be sent to your registered address or email

6.3 Shareholder Benefits

• Specific benefits available to Fetternear Bishops will be communicated separately
• Benefits may include cask ownership, distillery access, and other privileges
• Benefits are subject to change and may be modified or withdrawn at the Company’s discretion
• Benefits are non-transferable unless otherwise specified

7. Account Registration and Security

7.1 Account Creation

• You may be required to create an account to access certain Services
• You must provide accurate, complete, and current information
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must not share your account credentials with any third party

7.2 Account Security

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Ownership

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and designs, is the property of Inverurie Distillery Company Limited or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

8.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Services or content
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from our Site
• Use any content from our Site for commercial purposes without our written permission
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

8.4 Trademarks

“Inverurie Distillery”, “Fetternear Bishops”, and associated logos are trademarks of Inverurie Distillery Company Limited. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written consent.

9. User Content and Communications

9.1 User Submissions

If you submit content to our Site (including reviews, comments, or communications), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with our Services.

9.2 Content Standards

You agree not to submit content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene
• Infringes any intellectual property rights
• Contains viruses or other harmful code
• Violates any applicable laws or regulations

9.3 Monitoring

We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor, edit, or remove any user content at our sole discretion.

10. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the Site or Services for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or Services
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect personal information about other users
• Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation or business
• Manipulate or attempt to manipulate any investment process
• Make false or misleading statements about the Company or investments

11. Third-Party Links and Services

11.1 Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these third-party sites.

11.2 Third-Party Services

We use third-party service providers (including Stripe for payment processing) to facilitate our Services. Your use of these services may be subject to their own terms and conditions.

12. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

12.1 Service “As Is”

The Site and Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

12.2 No Investment Warranty

We make no warranties or representations regarding:

• The performance or success of the Company or your investment
• The accuracy or completeness of information provided
• The availability or reliability of the Site or Services
• The suitability of any investment for your particular circumstances

12.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim
• We are not liable for losses arising from your investment decisions
• We are not liable for failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control

12.4 Investment Losses

We are not liable for any losses you incur as a result of your investment in the Company, including but not limited to:

• Loss of invested capital
• Failure to achieve expected returns
• Changes in tax treatment or loss of tax reliefs
• Inability to sell or transfer your shares

12.5 Technical Issues

We are not liable for:

• Interruptions or errors in the Site or Services
• Loss of data or communications
• Failures of third-party service providers
• Computer viruses or other harmful code

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Inverurie Distillery Company Limited, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site or Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Services
• Your investment in the Company

14. Regulatory Compliance

14.1 Financial Promotions

Any financial promotions on our Site are intended for UK residents only and comply with UK financial promotion regulations.

14.2 Anti-Money Laundering

We comply with UK anti-money laundering regulations and may require you to provide documentation to verify your identity and source of funds.

14.3 Data Protection

We process your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws including the UK GDPR.

14.4 Tax Compliance

You are responsible for determining and fulfilling your own tax obligations in relation to your investment. We may be required to report information about your investment to HMRC or other tax authorities.

15. Changes to Terms

15.1 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our Site
• Updating the “Last updated” date
• Sending you an email notification where appropriate

15.2 Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the Site or Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Site and Services.

16. Termination

16.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our Site or Services at any time. However, termination does not affect your obligations as a shareholder or your investment in the Company.

16.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site or Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• We are required to do so by law
• We cease operations

16.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access the Site and Services will cease immediately
• Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive will remain in effect
• Your investment in the Company and shareholder rights will continue unless shares are transferred or redeemed in accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association

17. Dispute Resolution

17.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

17.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

17.3 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us to seek an informal resolution of any dispute.

18. General Provisions

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any investment documentation, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Services.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

18.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

18.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

18.5 No Partnership

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and the Company.

18.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

18.7 Notices

All notices to the Company should be sent to info@inveruriedistillery.co.uk or Fetternear Stables, Kemnay, Inverurie AB51 5LY.

18.8 Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only, and the English version shall prevail in case of any conflict.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: info@inveruriedistillery.co.uk
Address: Fetternear Stables, Kemnay, Inverurie AB51 5LY
Website: inveruriedistillery.co.uk