Compliance & 21+ Verification.

Star Beverage is a Pennsylvania-licensed beer distributor and a permitted retailer of tobacco and nicotine products. The minimum legal age to buy beer, vapes, e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, or any other tobacco product from us is twenty-one (21). We verify age at the door, at the window, and at delivery — every order, every time.

1. 21+ Age Verification

On December 20, 2019, the federal Tobacco 21 law raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco and nicotine products to 21 nationwide. Pennsylvania Act 112 of 2020 aligned state law with the federal rule. The minimum age to purchase beer or any other malt or brewed beverage in Pennsylvania is also 21.

How we verify:

• On the website — every visitor must confirm they are 21 or older on first entry. The age-gate confirmation is stored locally so you don't have to re-confirm every time, but the underlying 21+ requirement applies to every visit and every order.
• At the brew-thru window — staff request a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID from every customer who appears under thirty (we use the 30 Look standard). No ID, no sale.
• At scheduled pickup — photo ID is required at the counter before any age-restricted item is released.
• At delivery — our driver checks photo ID at the door for every order containing age-restricted items. The recipient must be 21+ and the name and date of birth on the ID must match. A signature may be required.

2. Tobacco and Nicotine Product Disclosures

The above warning appears verbatim, as required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on all advertising and labeling for covered tobacco and nicotine products sold by Star Beverage, including e-cigarettes, vapes, and nicotine pouches.

2.1 Who these products are for

• Tobacco and nicotine products sold by Star Beverage are intended for adult smokers and vapers age 21 and older.
• These products are not intended for anyone who has not previously used tobacco or nicotine.
• These products are not a smoking-cessation product and have not been evaluated by the FDA to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.

2.2 Who should not use these products

• Anyone under 21 years of age.
• Anyone who is pregnant, may become pregnant, or is breastfeeding.
• Anyone with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, seizures, or any other medical condition.
• Anyone who has been advised by a healthcare professional to avoid tobacco or nicotine.
• Anyone allergic or sensitive to nicotine, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, or any other ingredient.

2.3 Safety

• Keep all nicotine products out of reach of children and pets. Ingestion of nicotine — including a single pouch or a small amount of e-liquid — can be fatal to a child or animal.
• In case of accidental ingestion or contact with eyes or skin, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 immediately, or seek emergency medical attention.
• Store nicotine products in a cool, dry place away from heat and flame. Do not puncture, disassemble, or modify any vaping device or battery.

3. Pennsylvania Liquor Code Compliance

Star Beverage operates as a beer distributor under license from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) and complies with the Pennsylvania Liquor Code as currently in effect, including Act 39 of 2016 and subsequent amendments.

• We do not sell alcohol to anyone under 21 — period.
• Every delivery is age-verified at the door by our driver via valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID. Acceptable IDs include a U.S. driver's license, U.S. state ID card, U.S. military ID, U.S. passport, or U.S. passport card.
• Our drivers are trained to and required to refuse delivery to anyone who appears visibly intoxicated, cannot produce valid ID, or whose ID does not match the order.
• We do not deliver alcohol into any municipality where the sale or delivery of malt and brewed beverages is prohibited by local ordinance.
• All deliveries are made by Star Beverage employees acting within the scope of our distributor license. We do not use third-party gig drivers for alcohol deliveries.

4. Responsible Service and Resources

Alcohol use disorder is a real health condition. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available:

• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7.
• Pennsylvania Get Help Now Hotline: 1-800-662-4357.
• Alcoholics Anonymous (Altoona area): 814-944-4647 or aa.org.

If you or someone you're with is in a mental-health crisis, call or text 988.

5. Accessibility Statement

Star Beverage is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, including people with disabilities. We are working toward conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level.

We have built starbev.shop with:

• Semantic HTML structure and meaningful page titles.
• Color contrast intended to meet WCAG AA on body text.
• Keyboard-navigable interactive elements.
• Alt text on meaningful images and labels on form inputs.

We acknowledge that the site is a work in progress. If you encounter a barrier or have a suggestion that would make your experience better, please email support@starbev.shop with the page URL and a description of the issue. We will respond within five (5) business days and work to address it.

If you need help placing an order and the website is not working for you, you can also call us at (814) 943-7652 during business hours and we will take your order over the phone.

6. Licenses and Identifiers

License numbers will be published here once final. Copies are posted at our brew-thru window and are available on request.

7. Reporting a Sale to a Minor

If you believe Star Beverage has sold or attempted to sell alcohol, tobacco, or nicotine products to anyone under 21, please report it immediately:

• To us, in writing, at support@starbev.shop — we investigate every report.
• To the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement: 1-800-932-0602.
• To the FDA: 1-877-CTP-1373 or via the FDA's online "Report a Tobacco-Related Problem" form.

8. Contact