Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 · Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Ride With Me website at ridewithme.vip and related services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3. Use of the Service

3.1 Permitted Use

The Service is provided for the purpose of organizing, discovering, and participating in group cycling rides. You may use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

3.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  • Post false, misleading, or fraudulent ride information.
  • Harass, abuse, or threaten other users of the Service.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other user accounts, or related systems or networks.
  • Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or interact with the Service without our express written consent.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service.
  • Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or any other harmful material.

4. User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service, including ride descriptions, photos, and route data ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content solely in connection with operating and improving the Service.

You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to submit your User Content and that it does not infringe the intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

5. Rides and Physical Activity

The Service facilitates the organization of cycling rides but does not supervise, direct, or control any ride activity. You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Participation in any ride is entirely voluntary and at your own risk.
  • You are solely responsible for assessing your physical fitness, skill level, and the suitability of any ride before participating.
  • You must comply with all applicable traffic laws, cycling regulations, and safety practices.
  • Ride organizers are fellow users, not agents or employees of Ride With Me.
  • You should wear appropriate safety equipment, including a helmet, during any ride.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by Ride With Me and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RIDE WITH ME AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Sections 4 through 8 shall survive termination.