Terms of Service

Last updated: November 11, 2025

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website TheCigarStyle.com (thecigarstyle.com) and any related services, content, newsletters, or products offered by TheCigarStyle.com (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “TheCigarStyle”). By using or accessing thecigarstyle.com you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use this website.

1. Who we are

TheCigarStyle.com is published and edited by Rafael Montes. Contact: support@thecigarstyle.com. If you represent a business and need to contact us about partnerships or legal matters, email the address above. (Replace the contact details if your operational address differs.)

2. Acceptance of terms

Your use of TheCigarStyle.com constitutes acceptance of and agreement to these Terms and any policies referenced herein. We may modify these Terms at any time; modified Terms take effect when posted. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Age restriction & tobacco content

TheCigarStyle.com contains information, reviews and commentary about tobacco products. By using this site you represent and warrant that you are at least the minimum legal age required to purchase or use tobacco products in your place of residence (and you are not a minor). If the law where you are located sets a higher minimum age, you must be at least that higher age to use the site. If you are under the legal age in your jurisdiction, you must leave this site immediately. See also our Responsible Use and Health Disclaimer below.

4. Scope of site content — informational only

All content on TheCigarStyle.com (articles, reviews, how-tos, travel notes, tasting notes, emails, and other content) is for general informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. We do not sell tobacco products directly via the site (unless clearly stated). Nothing on the site is intended as medical, legal, or professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for such matters. We are not responsible for the legal status of tobacco products in your jurisdiction — that is your responsibility when you buy or import.

5. Affiliate links & monetization

TheCigarStyle.com may contain affiliate links, sponsored content, or advertising. We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers or partners and make a purchase. We aim to disclose paid relationships clearly wherever they appear, and our reviews reflect our honest opinions. You agree that TheCigarStyle.com is allowed to use affiliate links and third-party advertising as disclosed on pages where those links appear.

6. Intellectual property & permitted use

All content on thecigarstyle.com — text, images, logos, graphics, site design, and compilation of content — is owned or licensed by TheCigarStyle.com and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, read, and share links to articles for personal, noncommercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute material from the site for commercial use without our prior written consent. If you wish to use content for publicity, reproduction, or commercial purposes, contact us at contact@thecigarstyle.com. Our DMCA and takedown procedures follow standard copyright-infringement handling practices.

7. User contributions, comments & community

If the site allows posting comments or user content (reviews, photos, forum posts), you retain ownership of your content but grant TheCigarStyle.com a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or have the right to post the content and that your content does not violate any law or third-party rights. We may (but are not required to) moderate, remove or edit user content for any reason, including violations of these Terms or our Acceptable Use standards.

Acceptable Use: you agree not to post illegal, defamatory, obscene, harassing, hateful, or otherwise objectionable content. We may suspend or terminate accounts, block users, or remove content for violations.

8. Product reviews & accuracy of information

We test and publish reviews and ratings using our best reasonable efforts. Tasting notes and ratings are subjective and reflect the reviewer’s judgments at the time of writing. Prices, availability, ingredients, laws, and product specifications may change — check the retailer or manufacturer for final details. We disclaim responsibility for errors, omissions, or outdated information.

9. Third-party links & external sites

TheCigarStyle.com may link to external websites and resources. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. Your interactions with third parties (purchases, services, or disputes) are solely between you and the third party.

10. Health & legal disclaimers; responsible enjoyment

Cigars and tobacco products pose health risks. TheCigarStyle.com provides summaries of general research and harm-reduction practices, but we are not medical professionals. We do not encourage smoking; we share information for readers who choose to use tobacco products. If you have health concerns, consult a healthcare professional. If you plan to transport or purchase tobacco across borders, check local laws and customs beforehand.

11. Limitation of liability & warranties

TheCigarStyle.com AND ITS CONTRIBUTORS PROVIDE CONTENT ON AN “AS-IS” AND “AS-AVAILABLE” BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THECIGARSTYLE.COM, ITS OWNER, CONTRIBUTORS OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIABILITY; IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION MAY NOT APPLY.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless TheCigarStyle, its officers, agents, employees and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms, your use of the site, or your infringement of third-party rights.

13. Termination & account suspension

We may suspend or terminate access to the site or any services for any reason, including violation of these Terms, requests by law enforcement, or technical reasons. On termination, sections that by their nature survive termination (intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnity, and governing law) will continue in effect.

14. Governing law & disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida without regard to conflict of laws. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Florida for any dispute arising under these Terms. If you prefer another governing law or require a specific venue, replace the placeholder with the jurisdiction where your business is registered and seek local legal advice.

15. Changes to the site and these Terms

We may change or discontinue features of the site at any time. We may also revise these Terms — the updated Terms will be posted and their effective date updated. Your continued use after posting constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Privacy, cookies & data handling

Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose personal information and how we use cookies. By using TheCigarStyle.com you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy (link or include the Privacy Policy page). If you collect personal data from users on this site (e.g., newsletter signups), comply with applicable data protection laws. Consider adding GDPR/UK/EU notices if you serve European users.

17. Notices & contact information

For general questions or notices, email: support@thecigarstyle.com. For legal notices or DMCA complaints, send a written communication to the email above and include sufficient information for us to identify and investigate the claim. If you are sending a DMCA takedown notice, please follow the formal DMCA procedure and provide a sworn statement of infringement.

18. Miscellaneous

  • Severability: If any part of these Terms is unenforceable, that provision will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary so the rest of the Terms remain in effect.

  • No waiver: Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later.

  • Entire agreement: These Terms and any policies linked from it constitute the entire agreement between you and TheCigarStyle.com regarding use of the site.