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WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

CORK & COMPASS LLC dba SONOMA FOOD TOUR

PARTICIPANT WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Effective Date: November 12, 2026

Cork & Compass LLC, doing business as Sonoma Food Tour (the “Company”), makes reasonable efforts to promote the safety and comfort of guests participating in its tours, culinary experiences, and related activities. However, participation in these activities involves certain inherent risks. Please read this agreement carefully before participating.

By purchasing tickets for, registering for, or participating in any activity offered or conducted by the Company, the undersigned participant (“Participant”) acknowledges, understands, and voluntarily agrees to the following:

1. SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES COVERED

For purposes of this Waiver, Cork & Compass LLC, doing business as Sonoma Food Tour, offers and conducts guided food, wine, culinary, hospitality, sightseeing, educational, and related experiences, whether offered to the general public or arranged privately for individuals, families, groups, businesses, corporations, organizations, or other private parties.

All activities, services, events, and experiences organized, operated, hosted, sponsored, or conducted by the Company, whether conducted in Sonoma or elsewhere, are collectively referred to in this agreement as the “Tours.”

The term “Tours” includes, without limitation:

  • Public walking food, wine, and history tours.

  • Private group food and wine tours.

  • Corporate outings and team-building activities.

  • Birthday parties, celebrations, and private events.

  • Customized culinary tours and tasting experiences.

  • Restaurant, winery, tasting room, and participating business visits.

  • Food and beverage tastings and related hospitality experiences.

  • Special events and any other activities or experiences offered or conducted by the Company.

This agreement applies to all Participants regardless of the type of Tour, group size, location, or whether the experience is purchased individually, through a group reservation, or arranged through a private or corporate booking.

2. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION

Participant voluntarily wishes to participate in the Tours offered by Cork & Compass LLC dba Sonoma Food Tour.

Participant understands that Tours may involve walking, standing, crossing streets, entering and exiting establishments, food and beverage tastings, outdoor activities, and traveling between multiple locations.

Participant acknowledges that participation is voluntary and that Participant has the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification before agreeing to this Waiver.

3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK – WALKING TOURS AND TOUR LOCATIONS

Participant understands that Tours may take place in a variety of public and private locations, including public streets, sidewalks, crosswalks, parking lots, wineries, restaurants, tasting rooms, patios, outdoor areas, and other participating establishments.

Participant acknowledges that these environments may contain conditions that present inherent risks of injury, including but not limited to:

  • Uneven sidewalks, cracked pavement, potholes, curbs, steps, stairs, ramps, slopes, and changes in elevation.

  • Loose gravel, dirt, rocks, outdoor terrain, and uneven walking surfaces.

  • Wet or slippery floors, spills, weather-related conditions, and other surface hazards.

  • Restaurant and winery entrances, thresholds, crowded walkways, patios, and outdoor areas.

  • Moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and street crossings.

  • Slips, trips, falls, loss of balance, collisions, and other accidents while walking, standing, entering or exiting establishments, or moving between Tour locations.

  • Weather conditions, including rain, heat, cold, wind, and other outdoor environmental conditions.

  • Accidents or injuries that may occur at participating restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, businesses, or other Tour locations.

Participant understands that accidents and injuries can occur even when reasonable precautions are taken.

Participant voluntarily assumes the inherent risks associated with participation in the Tours, including the possibility of personal injury, property damage, illness, or death, subject to applicable law.

4. MOBILITY DEVICES AND PHYSICAL PARTICIPATION

Participant understands that individuals using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, canes, crutches, or other mobility assistance devices may encounter additional challenges when navigating public sidewalks, curbs, ramps, slopes, steps, uneven surfaces, parking lots, and restaurant or winery entrances.

Potential risks include wheelchair tipping, equipment instability, loss of balance, difficulty navigating uneven surfaces, and falls.

Participant is encouraged to contact the Company before the scheduled Tour to discuss accessibility needs and reasonable accommodation requests. The Company will address such requests in accordance with applicable law.

Participant is responsible for communicating relevant assistance or accommodation needs and making informed decisions regarding participation. Nothing in this agreement requires a Participant to certify that they have no disability or medical condition.

The Company does not provide medical care or specialized mobility transportation. Any assistance provided by a Tour guide is subject to the circumstances and the Company's ability to provide that assistance safely.

5. FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND ALLERGY RISKS

Participant understands that Tours may include food and beverage tastings at restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, and other establishments.

Participant acknowledges that food and beverage consumption may involve risks, including foodborne illness, allergic reactions, sensitivities, dietary restrictions, and cross-contact with allergens.

Participant is responsible for informing the Company in advance of known food allergies or dietary restrictions and for making informed decisions about consuming food and beverages.

Although the Company may communicate dietary information and accommodation requests to participating establishments, the Company cannot guarantee that food will be free from particular allergens or cross-contact.

Participant understands that food and beverages are prepared, handled, and served by participating establishments, which may operate independently of the Company.

Participant voluntarily assumes the inherent risks associated with consuming food and beverages during the Tours, subject to applicable law.

6. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY CALIFORNIA LAW, PARTICIPANT, ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF OR HERSELF, HEREBY RELEASES AND DISCHARGES CORK & COMPASS LLC DBA SONOMA FOOD TOUR, ITS OWNERS, MEMBERS, OFFICERS, MANAGERS, EMPLOYEES, TOUR GUIDES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND CONTRACTORS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) FROM CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO PARTICIPANT'S VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURS, INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, TO THE EXTENT SUCH CLAIMS MAY LAWFULLY BE RELEASED.

THIS RELEASE INCLUDES, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CLAIMS RELATING TO WALKING, SLIPPING, TRIPPING, FALLING, NAVIGATING SIDEWALKS, PARKING LOTS, WINERY GROUNDS, RESTAURANTS, TASTING ROOMS, AND OTHER TOUR LOCATIONS, FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION, AND OTHER RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURS.

Participant understands that this release is intended to apply to claims for ordinary negligence, but does not apply to gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or any liability or rights that cannot lawfully be waived under applicable law.

Nothing in this agreement releases any public entity or other person from a specific statutory duty that cannot legally be waived.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

To the extent permitted by law, Participant agrees to be responsible for claims, damages, losses, and reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from Participant's own negligent or intentional acts, violations of law, or material breach of this agreement.

This provision does not require Participant to indemnify or hold harmless any Released Party for that party's own negligence, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or other liability that cannot lawfully be shifted to Participant.

8. PERSONAL PROPERTY

Participant understands that the Company is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings brought to or used during the Tours, except to the extent responsibility cannot legally be disclaimed.

Participant is responsible for keeping personal belongings secure throughout the Tour.

9. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

In the event of an emergency, Participant authorizes the Company and its representatives to contact emergency medical services when reasonably necessary.

Participant understands that the Company and its Tour guides are not medical providers and do not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.

Participant is responsible for any medical expenses incurred, except to the extent another party is legally responsible.

10. PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO – OPTIONAL CONSENT

The Company may take photographs or videos during Tours for promotional, advertising, social media, website, and other business purposes.

Participation in the Tour is not conditioned on granting photography or video permission.

Participant's decision regarding photography and video consent is separate from this Waiver and does not affect Participant's ability to participate in the Tours.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY

This agreement constitutes the understanding between Participant and the Company regarding assumption of risk and release of liability for participation in the Tours and supersedes prior agreements concerning the same subject matter.

If any provision is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect to the extent permitted by law.

No provision of this agreement shall be interpreted to waive any right or liability that cannot legally be waived.

12. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT

By signing this agreement, Participant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • I have read this Waiver, Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability in its entirety.

  • I understand that this agreement applies to all Tours, including public tours, private group tours, corporate events, team-building activities, and other experiences conducted by Cork & Compass LLC dba Sonoma Food Tour.

  • I understand that Tours may involve walking and navigating public and private locations.

  • I understand that slips, trips, falls, and other injuries are possible.

  • I understand that food and beverage tastings may involve foodborne illness, allergic reactions, and other risks.

  • I understand that I am voluntarily assuming the inherent risks of participation.

  • I understand that this agreement includes a release of certain claims arising from ordinary negligence, to the extent permitted by law.

  • I have had the opportunity to ask questions before agreeing to this document.

  • I am voluntarily agreeing to these terms.

PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT AND VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ITS TERMS.

TERMS OF USE

CORK & COMPASS LLC dba SONOMA FOOD TOUR

WEBSITE TERMS OF USE & CONDITIONS   
Effective Date: November 13, 2026

Welcome to SonomaFoodTour.com, operated by Cork & Compass LLC, doing business as Sonoma Food Tour (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of www.sonomafoodtour.com, including its content, online booking services, ticket purchases, digital products, travel guides, itineraries, and other services offered through the website.

By accessing or using this website, purchasing tickets, booking a Tour, or purchasing a digital product, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website or purchase our products or services.

1. ABOUT OUR BUSINESS AND SERVICES

Cork & Compass LLC, dba Sonoma Food Tour, provides food, wine, culinary, hospitality, tourism, and related experiences.

Our services may include, but are not limited to:

  • Public walking food, wine, and history tours.

  • Private group food and wine tours.

  • Corporate outings and team-building experiences.

  • Birthday parties, celebrations, and private events.

  • Customized culinary and hospitality experiences.

  • Food and beverage tastings.

  • Restaurant, winery, and tasting room visits.

  • Digital travel guides, itineraries, and downloadable products.

  • Other tourism-related products, services, and experiences offered by the Company.

The Company reserves the right to modify, add, discontinue, or update its products, services, tour offerings, and website content at any time.

2. WEBSITE USE AND ACCEPTABLE CONDUCT

SonomaFoodTour.com is provided for informational, educational, promotional, and commercial purposes related to the Company's products and services.

By using this website, you agree not to:

  • Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized purposes.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its servers, databases, or systems.

  • Interfere with the website's operation, security, or functionality.

  • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful technology.

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit website content without written permission.

  • Misrepresent your identity or provide false information when making reservations or purchases.

  • Use automated systems, bots, scraping tools, or other technology to collect website content without written authorization.

  • Engage in conduct that could damage the Company, its website, reputation, or business operations.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to our website if we believe these Terms have been violated.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE

All content appearing on SonomaFoodTour.com and in materials produced by the Company is owned by or licensed to Cork & Compass LLC dba Sonoma Food Tour, unless otherwise identified.

This includes, without limitation:

  • Company names, logos, trademarks, and branding.

  • Photographs, images, illustrations, and graphics.

  • Videos, audio recordings, and promotional materials.

  • Website text, articles, blog posts, and descriptions.

  • Tour descriptions, educational materials, and historical content.

  • Original itineraries, travel guides, and digital publications.

  • Maps, recommendations, and curated travel information.

  • Downloadable materials and other digital products.

These materials are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may access and download materials for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that:

  • All copyright and ownership notices remain intact.

  • Materials are not modified, altered, or misrepresented.

  • Materials are not reproduced or distributed for commercial purposes.

  • Materials are not resold, republished, or made available to others for commercial use.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, sell, sublicense, modify, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any Company materials without prior written permission.

Purchasing a digital guide, itinerary, or other downloadable product grants you a limited, personal, non-transferable license to use that product for your own purposes. Purchasing a digital product does not transfer ownership or intellectual property rights to you.

Unauthorized reproduction, resale, redistribution, or commercial use of Company materials is prohibited and may result in legal action.

4. ONLINE BOOKINGS, RESERVATIONS, AND TICKET PURCHASES

All reservations and ticket purchases made through SonomaFoodTour.com are subject to the information, pricing, availability, and purchase conditions presented at the time of booking.

By purchasing tickets or making a reservation, you agree that:

  • You will provide accurate and complete booking information.

  • You are authorized to use the payment method provided.

  • You understand the date, time, location, and details of the experience purchased.

  • You are responsible for reviewing the booking confirmation and ensuring the information is correct.

  • You understand that reservations are subject to availability and confirmation.

The Company reserves the right to correct pricing errors, booking errors, inaccurate descriptions, or other website inaccuracies.

If a booking or pricing error occurs, we reserve the right to contact you to correct the error or cancel the affected reservation and issue an appropriate refund when applicable.

Reservations and tickets are subject to the specific terms disclosed during the booking and checkout process.

5. CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS, AND RESCHEDULING

Cancellation, refund, and rescheduling policies may vary depending on the type of Tour, private event, group reservation, or digital product purchased.

The applicable cancellation and refund policy will be disclosed during the booking or purchase process and/or in the reservation confirmation.

By completing a purchase, you acknowledge and agree to the applicable cancellation, refund, and rescheduling terms presented for that transaction.

For private groups, corporate events, customized tours, and other specially arranged experiences, additional booking conditions may apply.

The Company reserves the right to cancel, postpone, modify, or reschedule a Tour when reasonably necessary due to circumstances including, but not limited to:

  • Severe weather or unsafe environmental conditions.

  • Illness, emergencies, or unforeseen circumstances affecting tour operations.

  • Participating restaurant, winery, or vendor closures.

  • Safety concerns or circumstances beyond the Company's reasonable control.

  • Other operational circumstances that prevent the Tour from being conducted as planned.

If the Company cancels a Tour, the Company will communicate applicable rescheduling or refund options in accordance with the booking terms and applicable law.

Nothing in this section limits any consumer rights that cannot legally be waived.

6. THIRD-PARTY RESTAURANTS, WINERIES, AND VENDORS

Sonoma Food Tour works with independent restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, specialty food shops, and other participating businesses.

These establishments may independently provide food, beverages, services, products, facilities, and other experiences during a Tour.

Although the Company makes reasonable efforts to work with reputable local businesses, the Company does not own or control all participating establishments.

Third-party businesses are responsible for their own operations, employees, food preparation, premises, products, and services, subject to applicable law.

Menus, tasting selections, availability, pricing, operating hours, and participating vendors may change without notice.

The Company cannot guarantee that every participating establishment will provide the exact products, menu items, or experiences originally anticipated.

Links to third-party websites or businesses do not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or guarantee of their products or services.

7. FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

Tours may include food and beverage tastings provided by participating establishments.

Guests are responsible for communicating known food allergies and dietary restrictions to the Company in advance.

Although the Company may communicate dietary requests to participating establishments, we cannot guarantee that foods will be free from allergens or cross-contact.

Participants are responsible for making informed decisions regarding food and beverage consumption.

Where alcoholic beverages are served, participants must comply with all applicable laws, including minimum age requirements.

The Company reserves the right to refuse alcohol service or participation in alcohol-related activities when required by law or when reasonably necessary for safety.

Guests are expected to consume alcoholic beverages responsibly and conduct themselves appropriately throughout the Tour.

The Company may remove or decline to continue serving any participant whose behavior presents a safety concern or substantially disrupts the experience, subject to applicable law.

8. PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Participation in Company Tours and activities may involve walking, standing, crossing streets, visiting public and private establishments, consuming food and beverages, and other activities that carry inherent risks.

All participants may be required to review and electronically sign a separate Participant Waiver, Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability before participating.

The Participant Waiver is a separate agreement that addresses risks associated with physical participation in Tours and related activities.

These Terms of Use do not replace, modify, or eliminate the requirement to sign the applicable Participant Waiver.

Participation requirements and the enforceability of any waiver are subject to applicable law.

9. WEBSITE INFORMATION AND ACCURACY

The Company makes reasonable efforts to ensure that information on SonomaFoodTour.com is accurate, current, and helpful.

However, website information may occasionally contain errors, omissions, outdated information, or inaccuracies.

Tour descriptions, photographs, itineraries, travel recommendations, pricing, availability, and other content are provided for general informational purposes and may change.

We do not guarantee that all website content will always be complete, accurate, current, or available without interruption.

The Company reserves the right to correct errors and update website content at any time without prior notice.

10. DIGITAL PRODUCTS, TRAVEL GUIDES, AND ITINERARIES

The Company may offer digital travel guides, itineraries, maps, recommendations, downloadable publications, and other informational products.

These products are intended for personal travel planning and informational purposes.

Although the Company makes reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information, travel information can change.

Restaurants, wineries, attractions, businesses, operating hours, pricing, availability, and other recommendations may change without notice.

The Company does not guarantee that any particular business, attraction, restaurant, winery, or experience will remain open, available, or accessible.

Purchasers are responsible for independently verifying current information, reservations, operating hours, prices, and other details before visiting recommended locations.

Digital products are licensed for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not:

  • Resell or redistribute purchased guides or itineraries.

  • Share downloadable products for commercial purposes.

  • Reproduce or republish Company materials.

  • Copy or use our original itineraries to create competing commercial products without written permission.

  • Remove copyright notices or claim Company materials as your own.

All intellectual property rights remain with Cork & Compass LLC dba Sonoma Food Tour.

11. CUSTOMER SUBMISSIONS, REVIEWS, AND COMMENTS

Visitors may voluntarily submit reviews, testimonials, comments, photographs, suggestions, or other materials to the Company through its website, social media, email, or other communication channels.

By voluntarily submitting material, you represent that:

  • You own the material or have permission to provide it.

  • Your submission does not violate another person's intellectual property or privacy rights.

  • Your submission is truthful and does not contain unlawful, defamatory, or misleading content.

You retain ownership of materials you submit.

However, by submitting material intended for public display or promotional use, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, publish, and distribute that material for business, marketing, and promotional purposes.

This license does not grant the Company ownership of your submission.

The Company reserves the right to remove or decline to publish submissions that are inappropriate, unlawful, misleading, or inconsistent with our business standards.

Private communications and personal information are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

12. PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, AND PUBLICITY

The Company may photograph or record certain Tours and events for promotional, advertising, social media, and business purposes.

Participation in a Tour is not conditioned on granting photography or video permission.

Any permission to use a participant's image or likeness for promotional purposes should be obtained through a separate, optional photography and video consent.

Nothing in these Terms automatically grants the Company permission to use a participant's likeness for advertising or promotional purposes.

13. EXTERNAL LINKS AND THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

SonomaFoodTour.com may contain links to external websites, businesses, booking platforms, payment processors, and other third-party services.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

The Company does not own, operate, or control all third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy policies, security, products, services, or business practices.

A link to another website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation.

Your use of third-party websites and services is subject to their own terms and conditions and privacy policies.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CORK & COMPASS LLC DBA SONOMA FOOD TOUR DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, ITS WEBSITE, INCLUDING WEBSITE ERRORS, INTERRUPTIONS, TRANSMISSION FAILURES, TECHNICAL ISSUES, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS.

THE COMPANY DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE WEBSITE WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM WEBSITE USE OR THE USE OF WEBSITE CONTENT.

NOTHING IN THESE TERMS EXCLUDES OR LIMITS LIABILITY FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, FRAUD, OR ANY OTHER LIABILITY THAT CANNOT LAWFULLY BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

Nothing in this section is intended to replace or expand the separate Participant Waiver applicable to physical participation in Tours.

15. INDEMNIFICATION

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for claims, damages, losses, and reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful conduct, intentional misconduct, infringement of another party's intellectual property rights, or material violation of these Terms.

This provision does not require you to indemnify the Company for the Company's own negligence, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or other liability that cannot lawfully be shifted to you.

16. PRIVACY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

The Company may collect personal information when visitors browse the website, make reservations, purchase tickets, purchase digital products, submit inquiries, or otherwise communicate with us.

Personal information may include names, email addresses, telephone numbers, billing information, reservation details, and other information necessary to conduct business.

The Company's collection, use, disclosure, and handling of personal information are described in our separate Privacy Policy.

By using the website, you acknowledge that you should review our Privacy Policy to understand how your information is handled.

17. ACCESSIBILITY

The Company strives to make its website and services accessible to guests with varying needs.

Participants who have accessibility questions or require reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the Company before booking or participating in a Tour.

The Company will address accommodation requests in accordance with applicable law.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to waive or limit any rights or protections provided under applicable disability or accessibility laws.

18. TERMINATION AND RESTRICTION OF ACCESS

The Company reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to its website or services if a user violates these Terms, engages in unlawful activity, attempts to compromise website security, or otherwise misuses Company resources.

The Company may also discontinue website features, products, or services at its discretion.

Termination of website access does not eliminate obligations or rights arising from previously completed transactions, signed agreements, or other provisions that by their nature should survive termination.

19. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, disputes arising directly from these Terms or the use of the Company's website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Sonoma County, California, where those courts have proper jurisdiction and venue.

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, the parties are encouraged to make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes through good-faith communication.

The parties may mutually agree to participate in mediation with a mutually acceptable mediator located in Sonoma County, California.

Nothing in this section requires a consumer to waive any rights or remedies provided by applicable law or to participate in mandatory arbitration unless a separate, legally enforceable agreement provides otherwise.

20. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with any applicable booking conditions, purchase policies, Privacy Policy, and separately executed agreements, constitute the applicable agreements governing your use of the website and the Company's products and services.

If a specific booking confirmation or separately signed agreement contains terms that expressly apply to a particular transaction or activity, those specific terms will govern that transaction or activity to the extent of any conflict, subject to applicable law.

22. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms of Use at any time.

Updated Terms will be posted on SonomaFoodTour.com with a revised effective date.

Changes will apply prospectively, unless otherwise permitted by applicable law or agreed to by the parties.

Your continued use of the website after updated Terms are posted does not, by itself, establish acceptance of any material changes where affirmative consent is legally required.

We encourage visitors to review these Terms periodically.

23. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

Cork & Compass LLC
dba Sonoma Food Tour

Website: www.sonomafoodtour.com

Email: Contact us through the contact information provided on our website.

Mailing address: As listed on our website or business correspondence.

By accessing and using SonomaFoodTour.com, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to review these Terms of Use and agree to comply with the provisions applicable to your use of the website and our services.

PRIVACY POLICY

CORK & COMPASS LLC  dba SONOMA FOOD TOUR

PRIVACY POLICY  Effective Date: November 13, 2026

Cork & Compass LLC, doing business as Sonoma Food Tour (“Sonoma Food Tour,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to explaining how we collect, use, store, and share personal information.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through www.sonomafoodtour.com and in connection with our walking food, wine, and history tours; private and corporate group experiences; customized culinary experiences; digital travel guides; itineraries; and related products and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide, information collected through our booking and payment processes, and certain information collected automatically when you visit our website.

Depending on how you interact with us, the information we collect may include:

Personal and contact information

  • Guest names

  • Email addresses

  • Telephone numbers

  • Contact information for individuals organizing private or corporate events

Reservation and event information

  • Tour dates, times, party sizes, and booking details

  • Birthday celebrations, anniversaries, and other special occasions

  • Corporate company names and event-related information

  • Communications and special requests relating to a reservation

Dietary and accommodation information

  • Dietary preferences and restrictions

  • Food allergies and other allergy-related requests

  • Accessibility or participation requests, when voluntarily provided

Please share only information reasonably necessary to help us coordinate your experience. Dietary, allergy, and accommodation details may reveal personal or health-related information. We use these details to help coordinate your requested experience and communicate relevant information to participating businesses when necessary.

Payment and transaction information

We use Peek Pro to manage reservations and ticket purchases. Payments are processed through Peek and its applicable third-party payment processing providers.

We may receive transaction-related information, including payment status, purchase amount, refunds, and transaction references. Full payment-card information is handled through the payment processing system rather than intentionally collected or retained by Sonoma Food Tour.

Website and technical information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address and approximate location derived from it

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and links clicked

  • Referring website or source

  • Date, time, and duration of website visits

  • Cookie identifiers and other online identifiers

  • Website usage and interaction information

We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and visitor activity. We may also use cookies and similar technologies. We are currently reviewing our website's advertising and tracking integrations to identify whether additional advertising pixels or tags are active.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through several sources:

  • Directly from you: When you contact us, make a reservation, request a private or corporate tour, complete a form, provide special requests, or communicate with us.

  • Through Peek Pro: When you reserve or purchase a tour through our website's booking experience.

  • Through Peek.com: When you discover or book one of our tours through Peek's online marketplace.

  • Through payment processing: When a transaction is processed through Peek and its payment processing providers.

  • Automatically through our website: Through Google Analytics, cookies, and similar technologies.

  • From participating businesses and service providers: When restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, or other tour partners communicate information needed to coordinate your experience.

  • From third-party platforms: When you interact with our social media pages, online reviews, or other third-party services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Process reservations and payments.

  • Confirm bookings and communicate tour details.

  • Coordinate food, beverage, and tasting arrangements.

  • Communicate dietary restrictions, allergies, and relevant special requests to participating businesses when needed.

  • Plan private, corporate, and customized group experiences.

  • Respond to questions, comments, and customer service requests.

  • Send newsletters, promotions, and marketing communications through Wix Email Marketing when permitted.

  • Send booking confirmations, reminders, updates, and other reservation-related messages through Peek.

  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience.

  • Understand website traffic and visitor interactions through Google Analytics.

  • Measure and support marketing campaigns.

  • Protect our business, customers, and website against fraud, misuse, and security threats.

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our agreements.

4. Booking Platform, Peek Pro, and Peek.com

We use Peek Pro, operated by Peek Travel, Inc. (“Peek”), as our booking and ticketing platform.

Customers may book our tours through our website's Peek booking experience or through Peek's online marketplace at Peek.com.

Peek processes booking and customer information to provide its booking, ticketing, payment, and related services. Depending on where and how a booking originates, Peek's terms may provide for different rights and uses of customer and sales information.

For bookings made through our own online booking channels, Peek's merchant terms describe the respective rights of Peek and the merchant to use customer and sales information in connection with the services and the Peek platform.

For bookings made through Peek's Activity Marketplace, Peek's terms describe Peek as owning individual customer and sales information processed through that marketplace. Sonoma Food Tour receives and uses the booking information made available to us as needed to honor the customer's reservation and provide the tour.

Peek may also process information in anonymized or aggregated form for its own business purposes.

Peek may send booking-related electronic messages to customers and may process customer information under its own privacy policy and merchant terms. Peek's privacy practices are described at:

https://www.peekpro.com/privacy-policy

Peek's merchant terms are available at:

https://www.peekpro.com/terms

We encourage customers to review Peek's policies when booking through its platform.

5. How We Share Information

We may share personal information with the following categories of recipients when reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy:

  • Peek Pro / Peek Travel, Inc.: To manage reservations, ticket sales, customer information, booking communications, and related business operations.

  • Peek's payment processing providers: To process payments, refunds, and related transactions.

  • Restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, and other participating businesses: To coordinate reservations, tastings, dietary requests, allergies, and other details needed to provide a tour or experience.

  • Wix and website technology providers: To host, maintain, secure, and operate our website and business systems.

  • Google Analytics: To help us understand website usage, visitor activity, and website performance.

  • Wix Email Marketing: To distribute newsletters, promotional messages, and business communications to individuals who have subscribed or otherwise consented where required.

  • Advertising and marketing platforms: If advertising or tracking technologies are active, information may be disclosed to those providers for campaign measurement, advertising, or related purposes.

  • Professional advisers and service providers: Such as accountants, attorneys, insurers, and other providers assisting with legitimate business operations.

  • Government authorities or other parties: When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, customers, or business.

Some third-party providers, including Peek, Google, and other technology platforms, may process information under their own privacy policies and terms.

6. Cookies, Google Analytics, and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited, how visitors arrive at our website, and how they interact with website content.

Google Analytics may collect online identifiers, device and browser information, IP-related information, and website activity data.

Google's collection and use of information are also subject to Google's own privacy policies and settings.

Our website may also use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, measure traffic, and improve marketing performance. We are reviewing our Wix marketing integrations, tags, and other website settings to determine whether advertising pixels or additional tracking technologies are active.

If advertising pixels or similar technologies are used, they may collect information such as IP addresses, browser and device information, cookie identifiers, pages visited, and actions taken on our website. Depending on the provider and configuration, that information may be used to measure advertising, build audience groups, or deliver targeted advertising.

Certain disclosures through analytics or advertising technologies may qualify as “sharing” or “selling” under applicable privacy laws, even when no money is exchanged.

You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Where applicable privacy laws require it, we will provide ways to exercise opt-out rights and honor recognized opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control.

7. Email Marketing and Communications

We use Wix Email Marketing to send newsletters, promotional offers, announcements, and information about Sonoma Food Tour experiences.

You may receive marketing emails if you subscribe to our mailing list or otherwise provide consent where required.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in the message.

Booking confirmations, reminders, tour updates, and other reservation-related communications may be sent through Peek. Unsubscribing from promotional emails does not necessarily stop necessary transactional or service-related communications.

We do not treat an email address provided solely to make a reservation as automatic consent to receive unrelated promotional emails.

8. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA”), if the law applies to our business and the relevant information.

Depending on applicability and subject to legal exceptions, these rights may include:

  • Right to Know: Request information about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, sell, or share.

  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we collected, subject to applicable exceptions.

  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.

  • Right to Opt Out: Direct us not to sell or share personal information when those activities are covered by the law.

  • Right to Limit: Limit certain uses or disclosures of sensitive personal information when the law provides that right.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be unlawfully discriminated against for exercising applicable privacy rights.

How to submit a privacy request

You may contact us at:

Email: mia@sonomafoodtour.com
Website: www.sonomafoodtour.com — use the Contact Us page.

Please include enough information for us to understand and respond to your request. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests. We will respond within the time periods required by applicable law.

If CCPA opt-out requirements apply to our business, we will provide the required method or methods to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information and honor recognized opt-out preference signals as required by law.

Some information may need to be retained to complete a transaction, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or protect against fraud. Applicable legal exceptions may permit us to retain certain information.

9. Categories of Personal Information

The following table summarizes categories of personal information that we may collect, depending on how you interact with us.

CategoryExamples

IdentifiersNames, email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, online identifiers

Customer recordsContact details and information voluntarily provided when arranging a tour

Commercial informationReservations, purchases, transaction details, and services requested

Internet or network activityWebsite visits, pages viewed, clicks, browser and device information

Geolocation informationApproximate location inferred from an IP address

Sensitive or potentially sensitive informationDietary, allergy, or accommodation details that may reveal health-related information

Business-related informationCompany names and corporate event details

Marketing informationEmail subscription preferences and interactions with promotional communications

The categories of personal information collected, disclosed, sold, or shared may vary based on the services you use and the technologies active on our website.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including providing services, maintaining reservation and transaction records, responding to inquiries, meeting legal and accounting requirements, resolving disputes, and protecting our business.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected. Peek and other third-party providers may retain information under their own retention policies.

When information is no longer reasonably needed, we will take appropriate steps to delete it, de-identify it, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

11. Information Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot promise absolute security.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for a general audience and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information online directly from children under 13 without legally required parental consent.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us online, please contact us so we can review the situation and take appropriate steps.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, booking platforms, payment providers, social media platforms, or other services.

Those third parties operate independently and have their own privacy policies and practices. We are not responsible for the privacy, security, or content of websites and services that we do not control.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party providers before submitting information to them.

14. Social Media, Reviews, and User Submissions

If you interact with us through social media, submit a review, or provide comments, photographs, or other content, the information you choose to make public may be visible to others.

Please avoid posting private, sensitive, or confidential information in public comments, reviews, or social media posts.

Any use of guest photographs or videos by Sonoma Food Tour is subject to applicable permissions and any separate consent obtained from the individual.

15. Business Transfers

If Cork & Compass LLC or Sonoma Food Tour is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable privacy laws.

16. Visitors Outside the United States

Our business is based in California, United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.

Privacy protections in those locations may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, services, or applicable laws.

When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Cork & Compass LLC
dba Sonoma Food Tour
Email: mia@sonomafoodtour.com
Website: www.sonomafoodtour.com

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