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If you do not comply with these terms, you agree that the alcoholic beverage(s) will not be released to you, you may forfeit the cost of such beverages, and you may be responsible for restocking fees.
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"Except as specifically permitted in section 2.2, orders containing alcohol, prescriptions, or other age-restricted products cannot be left unattended and require ID verification and/or signature upon delivery.Excerpt from Instacart's Terms of Service (Superseded Capture)
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The clause states: “Except as specifically permitted in section 2.2, orders containing alcohol, prescriptions, or other age-restricted products cannot be left unattended and require ID verification and/or signature upon delivery.”
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