BottleTrace Exchange is a private, industry-only platform designed for verified alcohol trade professionals to access and contribute structured market intelligence that does not exist in traditional databases. It brings together news, regulatory context, supply-chain insight, and practitioner experience in a single, trusted environment.
The Exchange is not a marketplace, social network, or consumer forum. It exists to reduce uncertainty, surface real-world context, and support better decision-making across the alcohol trade.
Q. What is BottleTrace Exchange?
A. BottleTrace Exchange is a private intelligence and knowledge platform for the alcohol industry. It allows verified professionals to consult and contribute insight related to brands, products, distributors, allocations, regulatory developments, and regional market behavior.
Q. Who is the Exchange for?
A. The Exchange is intended for active alcohol trade professionals, including buyers, distributors, suppliers, importers, and brand representatives.
Q. What is the Exchange not?
A. The Exchange is not a marketplace, does not facilitate buying or selling alcohol, and is not intended for consumers, enthusiasts, or public discussion. It does not function as a lead-generation tool or advertising platform.
Q. How does the Exchange relate to BottleTrace?
A. BottleTrace Exchange complements the BottleTrace platform by adding qualitative, experience-based context to structured data. Together, they provide a more complete view of how the alcohol market operates in practice.
BottleTrace Exchange is designed to support candid, professional participation while minimizing unnecessary exposure of individual identity. All members are verified, but public profile visibility is intentionally limited and varies by role. This approach reflects the realities of the alcohol trade, where buyers and representatives face different professional risks and expectations. The Exchange prioritizes discretion, role-appropriate transparency, and responsible handling of member information.
Q. How is member identity handled within the Exchange?
A. All members are verified during the signup process. Public-facing profile information is limited and role-dependent to reduce unnecessary exposure while maintaining trust and accountability within the Exchange.
Q. What information is visible on buyer profiles?
A. Buyer profiles display role, buyer type (on-premise or off-premise), and state only. Organization or employer details are NOT publicly displayed.
Visible Buyer Info:
Hidden Buyer Info:
Sample Buyer Public Profile:
SpiritsBuyer3345
Buyer • On-Prem | Colorado (CO)
Q. What information is visible on representative profiles?
A. Representative profiles may display role type (distributor, supplier, or brand), and company / employer name to provide context and credibility to other members. Specific role and location data (state) is NOT publicly displayed.
Visible Rep Info:
Hidden Rep Info:
Sample Rep Public Profile:
BarrelSeller123
Distributor | Breakthru
Q. Are real names publicly displayed?
A. Public profiles display usernames rather than full legal names. Members are encouraged to select professional, non-identifying usernames.
Q. Is participation anonymous?
A. No. While public profile information is limited, the Exchange is not anonymous in a legal or technical sense. Members should not assume complete anonymity and should exercise professional judgment when contributing.
Q. How is personal information used?
A. Personal information is used for verification, moderation, account management, and platform operations. It is not publicly displayed beyond role-appropriate profile visibility.
Q. Can Coa Data, LLC disclose member information?
A. Coa Data, LLC may disclose account information when required by law, to enforce Terms of Service, or to protect the rights, safety and integrity of the Exchange and its members.
Access to BottleTrace Exchange is limited to verified professionals working in the alcohol trade. Membership exists to ensure that discussions, intelligence and contributions remain relevant, credible and appropriate for a professional industry environment. Verification and role-based access are central to maintaining trust, protecting member privacy and preserving the integrity of the Exchange.
Q. Who is eligible to join BottleTrace Exchange?
A. BottleTrace Exchange is open to active professionals working in the alcohol trade, including buyers, distributors, suppliers, importers and brand representatives. Membership is not restricted by company size, brand affiliation, or seniority. All applicants are considered so long as they are active participants in the alcohol trade.
Q. How does the membership application process work?
A. Applicants complete a signup form providing role and work-related information. Applications are reviewed to confirm eligibility before access is granted.
Q. Why is verification required?
A. Verification ensures that access is limited to legitimate industry participants and helps maintain the quality, trust and usefulness of the Exchange.
Q. Will you contact my employer or organization to verify my membership?
A. Absolutely not. We will not contact employers or affiliated organizations. Verification is handled internally using work-related information, including email verification. Verification exists solely to confirm eligibility and maintain the integrity of the Exchange.
Q. Are buyers and representatives treated differently?
A. Yes. Buyers and representatives have different default visibility and profile display rules that reflect their respective professional risks and responsibilities.
Q. Is membership automatically approved?
A. No. Membership approval is not automatic and may be denied or revoked if eligibility requirements are not met.
Q. Can my role be changed after joining?
A. Yes. Role changes may be requested if your professional circumstances change and are subject to review.
Q. Is membership transferable?
A. No. Membership is individual and non-transferable.
Q. Can my access be suspended or revoked?
A. Yes. Coa Data, LLC reserves the right to suspend or revoke access if Terms of Service or participation standards are violated.
BottleTrace Exchange is a professional environment intended to support constructive, experience-based discussion among verified alcohol trade professionals. Participation is governed by clear standards designed to preserve trust, signal quality and ensure that the Exchange remains useful, credible and respectful for all members. Coa Data, LLC oversees moderation and enforcement to maintain these standards.
Q. What kind of participation is expected?
A. Members are expected to participate in good faith, contribute relevant industry insight and engage respectfully with others. Contributions should be grounded in professional experience, regional context or observed market behavior rather than speculation or personal grievances.
Q. What behavior is not permitted?
A. The following conduct is not permitted within the Exchange:
Q. How is content moderated?
A. Content is moderated by Coa Data, LLC. Moderation may include review, annotation, removal or restriction of content that violates participation standards or undermines the integrity of the Exchange. Moderation decisions are made to preserve usefulness and trust, not to adjudicate disputes or opinions.
Q. What happens if participation standards are violated?
A. Violations may result in content removal, temporary restrictions, suspension or termination of access. Enforcement actions are taken at the discretion of Coa Data, LLC and may occur without prior notice, depending on severity.
Q. Is disagreement allowed?
A. Yes. Professional disagreement and differing perspectives are expected and encouraged. However, disagreement must remain respectful, factual and focused on industry issues rather than personal attacks.
Q. Can members challenge or correct information?
A. Yes. Members are encouraged to challenge or add context to information when done constructively and in good faith. The Exchange values clarification and refinement over consensus.
Access to BottleTrace Exchange is offered through a paid membership model designed to support platform operations, moderation and ongoing development. Pricing is structured to maintain the Exchange as a focused, high-signal environment for verified alcohol trade professionals rather than a high-volume public forum. All access decisions and membership administration are managed by Coa Data, LLC.
Q. Is BottleTrace Exchange free to use?
A. No. BottleTrace Exchange is a paid platform. Membership fees support verification, moderation, infrastructure and the continued operation of the Exchange.
Q. What does membership include?
A. Membership provides access to Exchange discussions, shared market intelligence and related platform features, subject to role-based visibility and participation rules.
Q. Are there different pricing tiers?
A. Pricing and access levels may vary by role or use case. Current pricing details are available on the Membership page.
Q. How do I request access?
A. Access requests are submitted through the signup process. Applications are reviewed to confirm eligibility before access is granted.
Q. Is access guaranteed once payment is submitted?
A. No. Payment alone does not guarantee access. Membership is subject to eligibility review and approval by Coa Data, LLC.
Q. Can membership be canceled?
A. Membership terms, renewal details and cancellation policies are outlined below.
Q. Can access be revoked after approval?
A. Yes. Coa Data, LLC reserves the right to suspend or revoke access if Terms of Service or participation standards are violated, regardless of payment status.
Memberships to BottleTrace Exchange may be canceled at any time through the member account or by contacting support.
Upon cancellation:
Memberships that are suspended or revoked due to violations of the Terms of Service or participation standards are not eligible for refunds, regardless of billing status.
Q. Can I cancel at any time?
A. Yes. Memberships may be canceled at any time and will remain active until the end of the current billing period.
Q. Do you offer refunds?
A. No. Membership fees are non-refundable, including for partial periods or unused time.
Q. What happens if my access is revoked?
A. If access is revoked due to violations of platform policies or Terms of Service, membership fees are not refunded.