Welcome to Shoulderhip. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at shoulderhip.world and all related services, content, and features provided by Shoulderhip ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of our website immediately.
1. About Shoulderhip
Shoulderhip is a Stockholm-based organization that coordinates cycling meetups, group rides, and related educational activities. Our website provides general informational content about community cycling events, route descriptions, meetup schedules, and optional consulting services related to route planning and cycling programs.
Company details:
- Legal Name: Shoulderhip
- Address: Södermannagatan 21, 116 40 Stockholm, Sweden
- Phone: +46 10 516 44 80
- Email: hello@shoulderhip.world
- Website: shoulderhip.world
2. Nature of Our Content and Services
All content published on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. This includes route descriptions, ride schedules, meetup details, educational guides, consulting information, and community resources. Nothing on this website constitutes professional medical advice, legal counsel, fitness prescriptions, or guarantees of any specific outcome related to cycling activities.
Our services encompass the following categories:
- Consulting and Guidance: Informal discussions about route selection, ride categories, and community participation options.
- Personalized Plans: Custom ride schedules based on your stated preferences and availability. These plans address route and pacing considerations only and are not health or professional training prescriptions.
- Educational Products: Downloadable materials including route maps, equipment checklists, and workshop summaries.
- Themed Ride Programs: Multi-week ride series with optional progress notes for participants.
- Community Meetups and Group Rides: Organized social and recreational cycling events across Stockholm.
Participation in any ride, meetup, or program is voluntary and undertaken at your own discretion and responsibility.
3. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing our website, submitting a contact form, registering for an event, or purchasing an educational product, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy. If you are using our services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting the updated Terms on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
4. Eligibility
Our website and services are intended for individuals aged 16 and older. By using our services, you represent that you meet this age requirement. Family-friendly rides that welcome younger participants require registration and communication through a parent or legal guardian who accepts these Terms on the minor's behalf.
You are responsible for ensuring that your participation in cycling activities is appropriate for your physical condition and experience level. We provide difficulty indicators and preparation guidelines to assist your decision-making, but the final responsibility for participation rests with you.
5. Website Use and Conduct
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. Specifically, you agree not to:
- Use the website in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our contact form or registration channels.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website, servers, databases, or any connected systems.
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code to our website or infrastructure.
- Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from our website without prior written consent.
- Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our content without authorization.
- Impersonate another person or entity when communicating with us or participating in events.
- Engage in conduct that disrupts the experience of other community members during rides or meetups.
- Use automated tools or bots to interact with our website or submit forms.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to our website and services if you violate these conduct rules.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, route descriptions, educational materials, design elements, and software — is the property of Shoulderhip or its content licensors and is protected by Swedish and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content from our website for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, or display of our content, requires prior written permission from Shoulderhip.
Educational products purchased through our platform are licensed for personal use by the purchaser. Redistribution, resale, or public sharing of purchased materials is prohibited unless explicitly stated otherwise at the time of purchase.
7. Event Participation Terms
When you register for a ride, meetup, or themed ride program through our website or contact channels, the following conditions apply:
- Self-Assessment: You are responsible for assessing whether a particular ride or event matches your experience level, physical readiness, and equipment suitability based on the difficulty indicators and preparation guidelines we provide.
- Equipment: You must bring a properly maintained bicycle and any equipment specified in the ride or event description, including helmets, lights, and repair tools as applicable.
- Safety Compliance: You agree to follow all safety guidelines communicated before and during events, including traffic regulations, group riding protocols, and ride leader instructions.
- Weather and Cancellation: Events may be rescheduled or cancelled due to weather, safety concerns, or insufficient participation. We will make reasonable efforts to notify registered participants in advance.
- Conduct: You agree to treat other participants, ride leaders, and community members with respect. Harassment, discrimination, or reckless behavior may result in removal from an event and future participation restrictions.
- Liability: Participation in cycling activities involves inherent risks. By joining any ride or meetup, you acknowledge these risks and agree that Shoulderhip is not liable for injuries, property damage, or losses arising from your participation, except where liability cannot be excluded under applicable Swedish law.
8. Purchases and Payments
Certain educational products, consulting sessions, and structured programs may require payment. When you make a purchase:
- Prices are displayed in Swedish Kronor (SEK) unless otherwise stated and include applicable taxes where required.
- Payment is processed through secure third-party payment providers. We do not store complete payment card information.
- Purchase confirmations are sent to the email address you provide at the time of transaction.
- Refund eligibility is governed by our Refund Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
9. Disclaimers
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Shoulderhip provides the website and all content on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We specifically disclaim:
- Any warranty that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
- Any warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of route descriptions, schedules, or informational content.
- Any warranty that participation in rides or programs will produce specific experiences or outcomes.
- Any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Route conditions, traffic patterns, construction work, and weather can change without notice. We update our content periodically but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy for all information displayed on the website.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Swedish law, Shoulderhip and its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or participation in any event, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or personal injury, except where such limitation is prohibited by law.
Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for the specific service giving rise to the claim during the twelve months preceding the claim, or 1,000 SEK, whichever is greater.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Shoulderhip, its organizers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms, your misuse of the website, or your conduct during rides, meetups, or other community events.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or resources operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites. Your use of external links is at your own risk and subject to the terms of the respective third-party websites.
13. Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, process, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with GDPR and Swedish data protection law. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Stockholm, Sweden.
Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at hello@shoulderhip.world to attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation. If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you may also have the right to use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shoulderhip regarding your use of the website and services. They supersede all prior agreements, communications, and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.
17. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
- Email: hello@shoulderhip.world
- Phone: +46 10 516 44 80
- Address: Södermannagatan 21, 116 40 Stockholm, Sweden