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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.
Can't depict people under the influence of alcohol, or associate drinking with activities that are risky (such as driving, operating heavy machinery), antisocial or illegal
The theme of the event must be appropriate for all ages and not include anything that is illegal
"Special requests or substitutions for alcohol are not permitted. Alcohol must be ordered directly from catalog items available on the Services at the time of checkout.Excerpt from Instacart's Terms of Service (Superseded Capture)
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The clause states: “Special requests or substitutions for alcohol are not permitted. Alcohol must be ordered directly from catalog items available on the Services at the time of checkout.”
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