Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the website.

You must be at least 16 years old to use this website. If you are under 16, you may only use the website with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. We do not intentionally provide services to, or seek to create accounts for, individuals under 16.

2. Service Description

Dublin Watch Cycling Education provides educational content and community-oriented information about cycling skills, bicycle maintenance basics, safe riding practices, and outdoor riding culture in Ireland. The site may include articles, checklists, workshop descriptions, frequently asked questions, and contact forms to request information.

The website is informational and educational. It is not a substitute for professional bicycle servicing, manufacturer instructions for your specific components, or formal road-safety training. Any workshop availability, schedules, and learning formats described on the website may change over time. We may update content to improve clarity, reflect changes in best practices, or correct errors.

3. User Obligations

You agree to use this website lawfully and responsibly. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the information provided is appropriate for your personal circumstances, your cycling environment, and your bicycle's technical specifications.

• Provide accurate information when contacting us, including a valid email address where you can receive replies.
• Use the website for personal, non-commercial learning unless we agree otherwise in writing.
• Follow local traffic laws, signage, and safety requirements when riding. Any practice drills should be performed in an appropriate and safe environment.

If the site offers any account or registration features in the future, you agree that you will maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials and that you will not share access with others. We may restrict one account per person where accounts are provided.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, design, layout, logos, icons, photographs, illustrations, and code, is owned by or licensed to Dublin Watch Cycling Education and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. "Dublin Watch" and associated branding are trademarks or trade dress of the service provider.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website for your personal educational purposes. You may download or print small portions of content for your own reference, provided you keep all copyright and proprietary notices intact.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, modify, translate, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit the website content without our prior written permission. Automated extraction, mirroring, or systematic collection of site content is not permitted.

5. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any activity that interferes with, disrupts, or harms the website, our users, or our operations. Prohibited activities include, without limitation:

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, or any related systems.
• Scraping, crawling, or harvesting data or content through automated means without written permission.
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to discover source code or security mechanisms.
• Uploading or transmitting malware, harmful code, or content that could damage systems or data.
• Impersonating any person or entity, or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or organization.
• Spamming, sending unsolicited messages, or attempting to overload website resources.
• Using the website to infringe third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We also do not warrant that any information provided will be complete, current, or suitable for your specific bicycle, skill level, or riding conditions.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Dublin Watch Cycling Education shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the website or content.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, our total direct liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the website will be limited to the amount you paid to us for use of the website in the 12 months prior to the event giving rise to the claim, or 100 EUR, whichever is lower.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability. In such cases, liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dublin Watch Cycling Education, its operators, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the website; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your infringement of any third-party rights; or (d) your unlawful conduct.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may reference third-party products, services, or educational resources in a general informational context. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites or services. Your interactions with any third party are solely between you and that third party.

10. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how cookies are used, and how you can manage your preferences.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to the website shall be governed by the laws of Ireland, without regard to conflict of law rules. You agree that the courts of Dublin, Ireland shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute, claim, or legal proceeding arising from or relating to these Terms or the website.

12. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating formal legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us and describing the issue. We will attempt to respond within a reasonable period. The informal resolution period is 30 days from the date we receive your notice of the dispute.

If a dispute is not resolved within the 30-day informal resolution period, either party may initiate proceedings in the courts identified in the Governing Law and Jurisdiction section above.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or if your use presents a security risk or legal exposure. You may stop using the website at any time.

The following provisions will survive termination: Intellectual Property, Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Governing Law and Jurisdiction, Dispute Resolution, and any other provisions that by their nature should survive.

14. Modifications to These Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page. Changes will take effect 14 days after posting. Your continued use of the website after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact and Legal Notices

For questions about these Terms or for legal notices, contact: