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Alcohol Alcoholic beverages with 15% ABV and above are prohibited
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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"We may restrict the use of Credits for certain items (such as alcohol or prescriptions) and may disallow Credits to cover fees, taxes, or tips.Excerpt from Instacart's Terms of Service (Superseded Capture)
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The clause states: “We may restrict the use of Credits for certain items (such as alcohol or prescriptions) and may disallow Credits to cover fees, taxes, or tips.”
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