Disclaimer & Terms of User
Disclaimer: The German original version is legally binding.
Preamble: Welcome to Grouprides, your platform for organized and safe training rides! Our goal is to provide passionate cyclists with a structured and supportive environment where the shared experience and enjoyment of the sport take center stage. Grouprides does not offer races or competitions but focuses on training rides conducted in accordance with applicable traffic regulations. The use of the platform and participation in the rides is at your own risk and responsibility. Participants should ensure their own safety and ensure that they have adequate insurance.
§ 1 General (Subject Matter of the Contract, Scope, Amendments)
Grouprides operates an internet platform that allows participants to register for organized training rides. This platform is solely for training purposes and does not provide competitive events.
These terms of use conclusively govern the contractual relationship between Grouprides and the users of the platform. Deviating conditions of the user will not be recognized unless Grouprides has expressly agreed to them.
Users may only be individuals who have reached the age of 18. By registering, the user guarantees that they have reached this minimum age. Grouprides reserves the right to adjust this minimum age in states where the age of majority is not reached upon turning 18.
Grouprides reserves the right to change these terms of use at any time and without giving reasons. Changes will be communicated to users in a timely manner. If no objection is raised within two weeks of receiving the notification of changes, the amended terms of use will be deemed accepted by the user.
§ 2 Conclusion of Contract, Subscription, Duration
The contract between Grouprides and the respective user is concluded when the user creates a user account on the platform.
The price of any premium services and the billing method are based on the service/price description displayed before booking the upgrade.
Users can cancel a paid subscription at the earliest at the end of the respective contract period. If no timely cancellation is made, the subscription will automatically renew for the respective contract period. The right to extraordinary termination without notice for a significant reason remains unaffected.
§ 3 Functions
Grouprides provides a platform for organizing and participating in training rides. The exact service items and the extent of the services to be provided by Grouprides are derived from the contract concluded between the parties and/or the service description.
Communication between users and the platform occurs via the internet.
For full use of the platform, the user’s device must meet the technical requirements. A continuous internet connection is required.
Grouprides may use the assistance of third parties to fulfill its service obligations.
§ 4 Right of Use
Grouprides grants the user a revocable, simple, non-transferable, and worldwide right to use the platform and associated content such as audio recordings, videos, texts, photos, etc.
The user’s right of use is limited exclusively to the intended use of the content provided by Grouprides within the framework of the platform and must at all times comply with applicable law, particularly criminal law, youth protection law, and intellectual property rights. Any other use of such content is not permitted.
§ 5 User Obligations
The user must provide true and complete information when registering and update it as necessary.
During the use of the platform, the user must refrain from actions that:
- Violate the code of conduct/rules of conversation of Grouprides,
- Are discriminatory, defamatory, offensive, violent, racist, sexist, obscene, hateful, or otherwise illegal,
- Contain pornographic content,
- Promote discrimination, hate, racism, or could be considered incitement to violence,
- Harass, threaten, coerce, or insult other users of the platform,
- Are not suitable for minors under German law,
- Otherwise violate the rights of third parties, including data protection or personality rights or applicable laws and regulations.
The user is fully responsible for all activities conducted through their user account and for keeping their access credentials confidential.
The user agrees to use the services provided and/or to be provided by Grouprides, created works, and/or assigned rights of use only for the contractually agreed purposes.
The user is also obliged to ensure that the graphics, texts, images, information, data, photos, and files provided to Grouprides do not violate legal provisions and/or the rights of third parties for the contractually agreed services to be provided by Grouprides.
The user is obliged to verify the legal permissibility of their actions when using Grouprides’ services.
The user commits not to store any illegal content that violates laws, governmental regulations, or the rights of third parties on the provided storage space.
The user is obliged to prevent unauthorized access by third parties to the protected areas of Grouprides’ services through appropriate measures.
Health Requirements: The user confirms that there are no health restrictions for participation (each participant is responsible for assessing their health conditions for participation).
Compliance with Traffic Regulations: Participants must observe and comply with traffic regulations and locally applicable laws during the ride.
Acknowledgment of Authority: Participants must recognize the leadership and authority of any Grouprides guide appointed and follow their instructions.
Equipment: Participants must use a roadworthy racing bike and wear a proper certified (CE) helmet.
Awareness of Risks: Participants must be aware that risks may arise from participation in Grouprides and from their own actions as well as from the actions or inactions of other participants, the nature of the area and road conditions, the weather and event conditions, and the behavior of others not involved in the event.
Community Spirit: Naturally, photos and videos will be taken and published during the events. If you do not wish to be included, please inform on-site.
We Are Here for You: For this reason, we will send you emails related to Grouprides/events before and after the event.
Prohibition of Crawler Use: The use of the website by crawlers, web agents, or similar software tools is prohibited.
If third parties assert claims against Grouprides based on the preceding paragraphs, Grouprides will inform the user immediately. The user agrees to indemnify Grouprides from any liability to third parties, assist Grouprides in legal defense, and bear the costs of reasonable legal defense, provided Grouprides is not at fault.
§ 6 Blocking
Grouprides is entitled to block a user account if a user repeatedly violates their obligations under these terms of use or if the severity of a single violation is suitable for such action.
Grouprides may block a user in particular if the user has provided false information during registration, violates the rights of third parties, misuses the platform’s services, or if another important reason exists.
If the user’s account has been blocked or terminated by Grouprides, the user is not entitled to register again.
§ 7 Warranty/Liability
Grouprides guarantees that the platform complies with recognized technical standards and is free from defects that would nullify or diminish its value or usability for ordinary or contractually intended purposes.
Since Grouprides neither organizes events nor is involved in them in any way, Grouprides is not liable for anything that happens during or in connection with rides.
The liability of Grouprides for defects in free services is limited to cases where Grouprides fraudulently conceals a defect from the user. The user has no claims for rectification of defects by Grouprides for free services. Grouprides’ liability for defects in the rights concerning free services is also limited to cases where Grouprides fraudulently conceals a defect in rights concerning the free services from the user.
The user agrees to promptly report defects or damages that could disrupt the operation or safety of the service. The user shall take all measures that facilitate the identification of defects or damages and their causes or expedite their rectification.
Whether a defect exists is determined according to statutory provisions. A defect exists, in particular, if the services do not fulfill the functions specified in the service description or otherwise do not operate correctly, making the use of the platform impossible or only possible to a limited extent.
Grouprides is obliged to rectify defects in paid content without delay. In rectifying defects, Grouprides will make every effort to avoid any interruption of use. The warranty is governed by the statutory provisions regarding rental agreements, §§ 535 ff BGB. § 536a para. 1, 1st alternative BGB, which provides for strict liability for damages, is excluded.
Grouprides is not liable for claims arising from temporary unavailability of services due to maintenance work, unless the downtime exceeds 1.0% of a year per calendar year and no gross negligence or intent is involved in longer outages.
Grouprides assumes no liability for health risks of participants related to participation in events.
Grouprides is fully liable for damages caused by intentional or grossly negligent acts, fraudulent concealment of defects, claims under the Product Liability Act, and for injury to life, body, or health.
For other damages, Grouprides is only liable if a breach of duty essential to the proper performance of the contract occurs (cardinal obligations).
The above liability limitations also apply to Grouprides’ agents.
§ 8 Data Protection
To create and manage the user profile, the user will be asked for personal data. This data will be used properly in accordance with legal provisions, particularly the GDPR. The user is referred to Grouprides’ privacy policy. The user assures Grouprides that they have read and understood these data protection provisions.
§ 9 Force Majeure
Grouprides is relieved from its performance obligation in cases of force majeure. Force majeure includes all unforeseen events as well as those events whose effects on contract fulfillment cannot be attributed to any party. These events include, in particular, pandemics, epidemics, lawful industrial action, even in third-party companies, as well as governmental measures.
§ 10 System Availability
There is no claim to specific availability for the free services of Grouprides.
For the paid services, Grouprides offers a network availability of 99% on an annual average. Excluded from this are the times for maintenance and servicing carried out by Grouprides, which will be announced in advance.
§ 11 Copyright and Related Rights
The own content provided on the platform is generally protected by copyright and related rights.
Reproduction, public display, or any other use or exploitation of such protected content is generally prohibited without the consent of the respective rights holder. Unless exceptions arise from the law, only personal, non-commercial use within the intended purpose of the offering is permitted. Users may therefore access, save, and print the content for private use, provided that it does not serve directly or indirectly for commercial purposes.
Users agree to comply with existing legal regulations regarding copyright when creating their profiles and other content. Users particularly commit to using only their own texts, photos, or videos, or those for which they have the corresponding rights for publication.
By uploading texts, images, or other content, the user grants Grouprides the unlimited right in terms of time and space to use the content solely within the scope of and for the purposes of the platform, in particular to make it available for other users to access, save, and print. To the extent necessary for the uses specified in the preceding sentence, the material may be processed, reproduced, distributed, publicly made accessible, transmitted, and otherwise used or exploited by Grouprides. Within the offering, uploaded material may also be presented editorially, highlighted, and evaluated.
§ 12 Final Provisions
These Terms of Use are exclusively subject to German law.
The conclusion of the contract occurs solely in the German language.
Changes and additions to the contract and the General Terms of Use generally require at least written form. This also applies to changes to this provision.
Should one or more clauses of these Terms of Use be wholly or partially ineffective, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.
Status: July 25, 2024