Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BikeBud (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. In addition, when using this Service's particular services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services.

2. Assumption of Risk (Crucial)

WARNING: Bicycle maintenance involves inherent risks.

By using this website, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with repairing and maintaining bicycles, including but not limited to physical injury, property damage, and equipment failure. You agree that your use of the educational content provided here is entirely at your own risk.

3. Disclaimer of Liability

The materials on BikeBud's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. BikeBud makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Further, BikeBud does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

In no event shall BikeBud or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on BikeBud's website.

4. Professional Advice Disclaimer

The content on BikeBud is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional mechanical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional bicycle mechanic with any questions you may have regarding a substantial repair or safety-critical adjustment.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

BikeBud participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. This comes at no extra cost to you. Please see our Full Affiliate Disclosure for more information.

6. Governing Law

Any claim relating to BikeBud's website shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

Questions? Contact us at legal@bikebud.org