Instacart positions itself as a technology platform rather than an alcohol seller, placing legal compliance responsibility on the retailer. You must confirm you are of legal drinking age and consent to age verification at delivery.
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This provision allocates legal liability for alcohol sales compliance to retail partners rather than Instacart, and requires users to affirmatively represent their legal drinking age, which may affect recourse if an alcohol delivery issue arises.
Interpretive note: Whether the platform characterization as a technology provider rather than an alcohol seller insulates Instacart from ABC liability varies by state and may depend on the specific regulatory framework and enforcement posture in each jurisdiction.
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View change record →Users ordering alcohol through Instacart agree that the retailer, not Instacart, is the seller of record responsible for legal compliance, and must confirm they are of legal age. Age verification is required at the time of delivery.
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"Instacart is a technology platform. For alcohol deliveries, the retailer is the seller of record and is responsible for compliance with all applicable alcohol beverage control laws and regulations. Instacart does not sell alcohol directly. By placing an order that includes alcohol, you represent that you are of legal drinking age in your jurisdiction and consent to age verification at the time of delivery.Excerpt from Instacart's Terms of Service
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This provision allocates legal liability for alcohol sales compliance to retail partners rather than Instacart, and requires users to affirmatively represent their legal drinking age, which may affect recourse if an alcohol delivery issue arises.
Users ordering alcohol through Instacart agree that the retailer, not Instacart, is the seller of record responsible for legal compliance, and must confirm they are of legal age. Age verification is required at the time of delivery.
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