Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our services.
Last updated: January 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Brew Alchemy ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Website. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice, and your use of the Website following any such modification constitutes your agreement to follow and be bound by the Terms as modified.
2. Description of Service
Brew Alchemy is a comprehensive homebrewing resource that provides brewing data, calculators, and educational tools. Our services include, but are not limited to:
- • Detailed brewing ingredient databases (hops, yeasts, fermentables, water profiles)
- • Beer style guidelines and specifications
- • Brewing calculators (ABV, carbonation, yeast starters, gravity conversion)
- • Hop and yeast comparison tools
- • Hop substitution recommendations
- • Educational content about brewing techniques and ingredients
3. Use License
Personal Use
Permission is granted to temporarily access and use the materials on Brew Alchemy for personal, non-commercial brewing purposes. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not modify or copy the materials for commercial purposes, use the materials for any commercial purpose without explicit permission, or remove any copyright or proprietary notations from the materials. You may use the information for your personal brewing projects, share brewing recipes with friends, and reference our data for educational purposes.
Commercial Use (Fair Code License)
Brew Alchemy is licensed under the Fair Code Sustainable Use License. Under this license:
- • Free for personal and non-commercial use
- • Free for internal business use (not as a product or service)
- • Commercial licensing required for resale or inclusion in commercial products
- • Attribution required when redistributing or building upon our work
For commercial licensing inquiries, please contact us at license@ifoundry.com.
4. User Responsibilities
As a user of Brew Alchemy, you agree to:
- • Use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
- • Comply with all applicable laws regarding alcohol and brewing in your jurisdiction
- • Not attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Website
- • Not use automated systems or software to extract data without permission
- • Verify brewing information independently before relying on it for critical decisions
- • Be of legal drinking age in your jurisdiction when brewing alcoholic beverages
5. Intellectual Property
Content Ownership
The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Brew Alchemy and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. Our website design, graphics, layout, and code are proprietary and may not be copied, modified, or distributed without explicit permission. The Brew Alchemy name and logo are trademarks and may not be used without our prior written consent.
Data Licensing
Our brewing data (ingredient information, style guidelines, and reference data) is compiled from various sources including public domain information, industry publications, and original research. While factual data itself is not copyrightable, our compilation, organization, and presentation of this data is protected. Any trademarks mentioned (hop varieties, yeast strains, etc.) remain the property of their respective owners and are used here for informational purposes only.
6. Disclaimers
Brewing Information
The brewing information, data, and calculations provided on Brew Alchemy are for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, brewing conditions vary and results may differ. Always use proper brewing techniques, follow safety guidelines, and verify critical information from multiple sources. We are not responsible for the outcome of any brewing activities based on information from this Website.
Third-Party Products
References to third-party products, brands, or services on this Website do not constitute endorsement. We may earn affiliate commissions from qualifying purchases made through our links, but this does not influence our data or recommendations. Product availability, specifications, and pricing are subject to change without notice.
7. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Brew Alchemy, its operators, affiliates, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website; any conduct or content of any third party on the Website; any content obtained from the Website; or unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content. The Website is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Brew Alchemy regarding our Website and supersede any prior agreements.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at license@ifoundry.com. We welcome your feedback and will make every effort to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.