At Downtown Spirits, we take pride in being the world's first checkout-free wine and spirits retail store, offering you a seamless and innovative shopping experience. Our commitment to ethical operations and responsible alcohol retailing drives us to implement a robust Know Your Customer (KYC) policy. This policy is essential for several reasons:1. Ethical Alcohol Retailing: Downtown Spirits recognizes the significance of alcohol as a controlled substance. As responsible purveyors of wine and spirits, we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards. Our KYC policy ensures that we maintain the utmost transparency and accountability in serving our valued customers.2. Participation in the Responsible Vendor Program: We are proud to be active participants in the Responsible Vendor Program as administered by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. This program underscores our dedication to promoting safe and responsible alcohol consumption within our community. Our KYC policy aligns seamlessly with this initiative, fostering a culture of responsible retailing and consumption.Implementation Through Membership:Our KYC policy is effectively operationalized through our monthly or annual membership plans. These plans not only provide you with a superior shopping experience but also enable us to uphold our ethical obligations:- Monthly Membership: For a small monthly fee, you gain access to our checkout-free shopping experience. This plan allows us to better understand your preferences and ensure your shopping safety.