Terms of Service

Effective Date: 15 December, 2025

Welcome to Riding Places, a platform operated by Biomotion, LLC, a Wisconsin-based limited liability company ("Biomotion", "we", "us", or "our").

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Platform"). By accessing or using Riding Places, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Platform.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use Riding Places. If you are using the Platform on behalf of a company or organization (such as a Group), you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. Accounts

You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account and keep it updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3. Use of the Platform

You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not misuse the Platform, attempt unauthorized access, or interfere with other users' experiences.

4. User Content

You retain rights to any content you submit on Riding Places. However, by submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with the Platform. You may request deletion of your submitted content at any time (see our Privacy Policy for details).

5. Privacy and Your Data Rights

Your use of the Platform is governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information under applicable laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Under the UK GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, and port your data. For full details on your rights and how to exercise them, please see our Privacy Policy or contact our Data Protection Officer.

6. Payments and Subscriptions

Some features of Riding Places require a paid subscription. Group subscriptions are billed monthly based on the number of active users (members who have logged in within the past 60 days). Pricing tiers and rates will be clearly disclosed before purchase.

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your chosen payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

7. Intellectual Property

All rights, title, and interest in the Platform, including trademarks, logos, and proprietary technology, are owned by Biomotion, LLC. You may not use our intellectual property without prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Services

Riding Places integrates with third-party services to provide certain features. Your use of any third-party service is subject to their separate terms and privacy policies. Key integrations include:

• Strava: Optional connection to import your ride data into Riding Places. Data flows one-way from Strava to Riding Places only.
• Stripe: Secure payment processing for subscriptions. We do not store your full payment card details.
• Cloudinary: Storage and delivery of user-uploaded images (profile photos, banners).
• SendGrid: Delivery of transactional and marketing emails (with your consent for marketing).

9. Data Retention and Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon deletion:

• Your personal data will be removed within 30 days, allowing time for accidental deletion recovery.
• Certain records may be retained longer where required by law (e.g., billing records for 6 years per UK tax requirements).
• Anonymized or aggregated data that cannot identify you may be retained for analytics purposes.

For full details on data retention periods, please see our Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimers

The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, availability, or reliability of the Platform or its content.

Route and Navigation Disclaimer: Routes, maps, and navigation data provided through the Platform are generated using third-party sources, including OpenStreetMap and other mapping providers. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any route, road, path, or trail information. Conditions may change without notice due to construction, closures, weather, seasonal restrictions, or other factors. You are solely responsible for:

• Verifying that any route is safe, legal, and appropriate for your skill level and equipment
• Checking current road and trail conditions before and during your ride
• Complying with all local laws, regulations, and access restrictions
• Using your own judgment about weather and environmental conditions

GPS tracking and location data may be inaccurate due to device limitations, signal interference, or environmental factors. Do not rely solely on the Platform for navigation in unfamiliar or hazardous terrain.

Cycling involves inherent risks of property damage, bodily injury, or death. You voluntarily assume all known and unknown risks associated with your cycling activities, including those arising from your use of routes, navigation features, or other content on the Platform.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Biomotion, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of the Platform. In no event will our total liability exceed the amount you paid (if any) to use the Platform in the 12 months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Biomotion, LLC from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Platform.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA. However, if you are a consumer in the United Kingdom or European Union, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of your country of residence, and nothing in these Terms affects your rights as a consumer to rely on such mandatory provisions.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you should stop using the Platform.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support@riding-places.com
Mailing Address:
Biomotion, LLC
25 W Main St Suite 800
Madison, WI 53703 USA

Data Protection Officer:
PRIVACY HELPER
Bedford Heights, Brickhill Drive
Bedford MK41 7PH, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 01234 923643