Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of the Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "user") and RideBuilder Inc. ("RideBuilder," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the RideBuilder website (https://ridebuilder.com/), its applications, content, data tools, and community features (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Services.

Services are intended for users who are at least 18 years old. For your records, we recommend printing or saving a copy of these Terms.

2. Changes to the Terms

We may revise, update, or otherwise modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms and may provide additional notice. Unless we state otherwise, changes are effective when posted. Your continued access to or use of the Services after the effective date of the updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Services.

3. Our Services

RideBuilder is a comparison shopping and community platform for car enthusiasts. The Services include providing users with:

1. (1)Access to an extensive catalog of third-party automotive parts and product data;
2. (2)Tools and interactive features that allow users to compare product specifications, pricing, and compatibility using RideBuilder's proprietary fitment and vehicle builder systems;
3. (3)Educational resources including buyer's guides, tutorials, and technical overviews to support your build planning and installation process;
4. (4)A community forum where users may post, comment, and exchange knowledge, commentary, and build progress with other enthusiasts; and
5. (5)A library of completed builds from other users for reference.

The Services may reference, display, or link to third-party products, services, websites, data, images, or other materials (collectively, "Third-Party Materials"). RideBuilder does not sell, resell, manufacture, stock, ship, install, or service any Third-Party Materials and is not a party to any transaction you enter with third parties.

Fitment, compatibility, availability, pricing, and other product information presented through the Services are provided for informational purposes only and may be incomplete, inaccurate, or out of date. You are solely responsible for confirming any product's compatibility and safety for your specific vehicle and use case.

Any example builds, configurations, calculators, or similar planning tools are illustrative only and do not constitute professional advice or safety guidance. Use of the Services and any information obtained from the Services is at your own risk.

4. User Representations

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:

1. (1)all registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete;
2. (2)you will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary;
3. (3)you have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms;
4. (4)you are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside;
5. (5)you will not access the Services through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script or otherwise;
6. (6)you will comply with all applicable laws and will not use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose; and
7. (7)you are not located in, organized under the laws of, or ordinarily reside in any country or territory subject to comprehensive U.S. embargo/sanctions, you are not listed on any U.S. government restricted-party list, and you will comply with applicable export control and sanctions laws.

5. User Registration

You may be required to register to use the Services.

1. (1)Account Security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. You agree to use a strong password, keep it confidential, and to promptly notify RideBuilder of any actual or suspected unauthorized use of your account or security incident.
2. (2)No Sharing or Assignment. Accounts are personal to you and may not be sold, transferred, or shared without our prior written consent.
3. (3)Organizational Accounts. If you create an account on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity. RideBuilder may require administrator-level controls for organizational accounts and may suspend or terminate any account created without proper authority.
4. (4)Communications. By registering, you consent to receive transactional communications related to the Services (for example, verification messages, service announcements, and security alerts).
5. (5)Verification. We may require you to verify certain information (via email or phone) to activate or continue using the Services.
6. (6)Enforcement. We may suspend or disable any account or credential if we believe you have violated these Terms or if necessary to protect the Services, users, or third parties.

6. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms and explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use the Services. By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy.

Content you post in public or community areas (for example, forums, comments, or build galleries) is public and may be indexed by search engines. Do not post personal information you do not want publicly disclosed.

Information may be processed in the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate. By using the Services, you consent (to the extent permitted by law) to the transfer of information to countries that may have data-protection laws different from those of your country of residence.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

8. Prohibited Activities

You may not access or use the Services for any purpose other than that for which we make the Services available. As a user of the Services, you agree not to:

1. (1)Engage in automated access, scraping, harvesting, or bulk extraction of any portion of the Services or Content, except as permitted by the Services' functionality or with our prior written consent.
2. (2)Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts or data, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
3. (3)Circumvent, disable, interfere with, or otherwise bypass security or access-control measures, rate limits, or other technical protections of the Services.
4. (4)Use any information obtained from the Services in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person including collecting or publishing others' personal information without consent (including doxxing).
5. (5)Submit false reports, abuse our support channels, or interfere with moderation or enforcement.
6. (6)Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
7. (7)Encourage or depict unsafe vehicle operation or modifications; always follow manufacturer instructions and applicable safety standards.
8. (8)Upload or transmit malware, spyware, or other harmful code, or take actions that interfere with, disrupt, or impose an undue burden on the Services.
9. (9)Delete any copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any Content.
10. (10)Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation.
11. (11)Post, upload, publish, or transmit through the Services any content or Contribution that is illegal, harassing, hateful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, bullying, abusive, discriminatory, threatening to any person or group, sexually explicit, or that is knowingly false, inaccurate, deceitful, or misleading.
12. (12)Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents engaged in providing any portion of the Services to you.
13. (13)Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, underlying models, algorithms, or databases of the Services, except to the limited extent permitted by applicable law.
14. (14)Use the Services or Content to build or train datasets, models, or a competing product or service, or to advertise or solicit without our prior written permission.

9. User Generated Contributions

The Services may invite you to make Contributions that may be viewable by other users of the Services and through third-party websites. By making Contributions, you agree to comply with these Terms and our review guidelines.

1. (1)Ownership; License Located Elsewhere. You retain ownership of your Contributions. The license you grant to RideBuilder for Contributions is set out in Section 7.
2. (2)Standards. You represent and warrant that your Contributions are your own (or you have all permissions necessary); do not infringe any intellectual-property, privacy, or other rights; are accurate, not misleading, and relevant; do not include malware or harmful code; do not contain unlawful, harassing, hateful, or otherwise objectionable content; and comply with all applicable laws.
3. (3)Violations. We may remove Contributions, restrict features, or suspend/terminate accounts to address suspected violations, repeat violations, or unlawful activity.
4. (4)Verification. We may request reasonable proof to verify authenticity and may withhold or remove Contributions if verification is not provided.
5. (5)Public Nature. Contributions posted in public areas may be visible to others and searchable; do not post information you do not want publicly disclosed.
6. (6)Retention and Removal. If you delete a Contribution, we will remove it from public view; however, copies may persist for a limited period in backups or archives and may be retained as required by law.
7. (7)Preservation and Disclosure. We may preserve, access, and disclose Contributions if we believe it is reasonably necessary to investigate violations, comply with law, respond to lawful requests, or protect the rights, property, or safety of RideBuilder, our users, or the public.
8. (8)Moderation. We may, but are not obligated to, review, monitor, edit, refuse, or remove Contributions, and may restrict features or suspend/terminate accounts as described in Sections 7 and 8.

10. Guidelines for Reviews

We may provide areas on the Services for you to post reviews, ratings, photos, videos, and similar content about products, installations, builds, or experiences ("Reviews"). By posting a Review, you agree to comply with these Terms and the standards below.

1. (1)Honest, First-Hand Experience. Reviews must reflect your genuine, first-hand experience. Do not post Reviews for products you have not used or installations you have not performed/received.
2. (2)Accuracy and Relevance. Keep Reviews accurate, relevant, and helpful to the community; avoid off-topic commentary, personal disputes, spam, or solicitation.
3. (3)Conflicts and Incentives. Disclose any material connection to a vendor or manufacturer (e.g., employment, consulting, discounts, gifts, or other incentives). Do not post undisclosed paid or incentivized Reviews.
4. (4)IP, Privacy, and Safety.Only include content you have the right to share; obtain consent for identifiable persons, vehicles, or locations. Do not include malware, others' personal information (doxxing), or instructions that encourage unsafe vehicle operation or modifications.
5. (5)No Manipulation. Do not engage in Review manipulation (including coordinated campaigns, duplicate accounts, self-reviews, or attempts to inflate/deflate ratings).
6. (6)Moderation; Verification. We may accept, reject, remove, edit, or withhold Reviews in our sole discretion and may request reasonable proof (e.g., proof of purchase/installation).
7. (7)Vendor/Manufacturer Responses. Vendors and manufacturers may respond as enabled by the Services but must follow these Guidelines and disclose their affiliation.
8. (8)Reporting. Report suspected violations using in-Service tools or the contact method listed in these Terms.

11. Social Media

The Services may offer features that interact with social-media platforms (for example, sign-in, avatar import, or sharing links to builds). If you link a social-media account, you authorize RideBuilder to access and use information that the platform makes available to us consistent with your settings and our Privacy Policy.

1. (1)No Auto-Posting. We will not post to your social-media account without your express action. You may disconnect a linked account at any time in your account settings.
2. (2)Third-Party Terms. Your use of social-media platforms remains subject to their terms and policies; RideBuilder does not control and is not responsible for those services.
3. (3)Display and Attribution. If you import a display name, handle, or avatar from a social platform, you authorize us to show that information within the Services in connection with your account and Contributions.
4. (4)Impersonation. You must not use a handle, display name, or profile that impersonates another person or entity, infringes rights, or misleads users about your affiliation.
5. (5)API Keys/Tokens. Where applicable, you must keep any platform tokens or keys confidential and use them only as permitted.
6. (6)Platform Changes/Outages. Social-media features may be modified, interrupted, or discontinued if a platform changes its API, experiences an outage, or restricts our access. RideBuilder is not liable for such interruptions.
7. (7)Promotions and Disclosures. If you share promotional content through the Services, you must comply with applicable advertising and endorsement rules, including required disclosures.

12. Third-Party Materials and Content

1. (1)No Participation in Transactions. RideBuilder is not a seller, reseller, manufacturer, installer, or agent for any third party and is not a party to any transactions between you and a third party. You are solely responsible for evaluating third-party offerings, verifying compatibility and safety, and reviewing the applicable terms, warranties, and return policies before purchasing or installing any product.
2. (2)Third-Party Terms Apply.Your use of Third-Party Materials is governed by the third party's terms and privacy policies. RideBuilder does not control and is not responsible for Third-Party Materials or how they handle your information.
3. (3)Accuracy and Availability. Information about Third-Party Materials (including pricing, availability, fitment, and specifications) may be provided by third parties and may change without notice. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or availability.
4. (4)Affiliate Disclosures. RideBuilder may receive compensation (for example, referral fees or affiliate commissions) when you click links to, or make purchases from, certain third parties. We will identify affiliate relationships in accordance with applicable disclosure rules.
5. (5)Payment Processors. If the Services allow you to make payments to third parties via an integrated payment processor, those payments are processed by the third party or its processor and are subject to their terms.
6. (6)App Stores and Platform Terms. If you access the Services via a mobile application, your use of the app may be subject to the terms of the applicable app-store provider.
7. (7)Links Policy. We may disable or remove links we believe are broken, unsafe, or otherwise inappropriate.

13. Services Management

We may add, modify, or discontinue any feature or component of the Services at any time. We may impose or adjust usage limits (for example, storage, bandwidth, or request rates).

1. (1)Availability; Maintenance. The Services may be unavailable from time to time due to maintenance, updates, unplanned outages, network/provider failures, or events beyond our control. We are not liable for interruptions or loss of data resulting from such events.
2. (2)Technical Protections. We may employ rate-limiting, bot/scraper detection, geo-blocking, access-control rules, and automated abuse detection to protect the Services and Content.
3. (3)Logs and Diagnostics. We may collect and use logs, telemetry, and diagnostic information (consistent with the Privacy Policy) to operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the Services.
4. (4)Beta/Pre-Release Features.From time to time, we may offer beta, trial, or pre-release features. These are provided "AS IS," may be enabled or disabled at any time, and may not be as reliable or available as other features.
5. (5)Suspension for Risk or Non-Compliance. We may suspend or restrict access to the Services if reasonably necessary to address security risks, suspected fraud/abuse, legal compliance, or violations of these Terms.
6. (6)Data Retention and Backups. We may retain and back up data for operational and legal purposes as described in the Privacy Policy.
7. (7)Service Communications. We may send transactional or service communications (for example, security alerts, change notices, or feature announcements).
8. (8)Your Environment. You are responsible for securing your own devices, network, and software used to access the Services.

14. Copyright Infringements

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and will respond to notices of infringement that comply with applicable law, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).

1. (1)Designated Agent for Notices. Send notices to our Designated Agent at dmca@ridebuilder.com.
2. (2)Notice Requirements. A valid notice must include: (i) identification of the copyrighted work; (ii) identification of the infringing material and information sufficient to locate it; (iii) your contact information; (iv) a statement of good-faith belief the use is not authorized; (v) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized agent; and (vi) your physical or electronic signature.
3. (3)Our Response. Upon receiving a compliant notice, we will expeditiously remove or disable access to the identified material and notify the user who posted it.
4. (4)Counter-Notice. If you believe your material was removed in error, you may send a written counter-notice to the Designated Agent including the required information specified under the DMCA.
5. (5)Restoration. We will restore the material within a reasonable time unless the complainant notifies us within ten (10) business days that they have filed a court action.
6. (6)Repeat Infringers. Where appropriate, we may terminate accounts of repeat infringers. Under 17 U.S.C. §512(f), anyone who knowingly misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be liable.
7. (7)Other Complaints. Reports concerning trademarks, privacy, or other issues should be submitted via the processes identified elsewhere in these Terms or in the Privacy Policy.

15. Term and Termination

1. (1)Term. These Terms begin when you first access the Services and continue until terminated as described below.
2. (2)Your Termination. You may stop using the Services at any time and may request account closure through the methods we provide.
3. (3)Our Suspension/Termination. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services immediately with or without notice if we believe it is reasonably necessary to address security risks, suspected fraud or abuse, legal compliance, or violations of these Terms, or if we discontinue the Services.
4. (4)Effect of Termination. Upon termination, your right to access the Services ceases, and we may deactivate or delete your account and related information from active systems. Copies may persist for a limited period in backups, caches, or archives.
5. (5)Content After Termination. Contributions posted in public areas may remain visible to others even after account closure, subject to our retention and moderation policies.
6. (6)Outstanding Obligations. Termination does not relieve either party of obligations that have accrued prior to termination.
7. (7)Survival. The following provisions survive termination: Sections 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, and any provisions relating to disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and governing law/dispute resolution.

16. Modifications and Interruptions

1. (1)Service Changes. We may add, modify, or discontinue features or functionality of the Services at any time. Where a change is material and negatively impacts you, we will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide advance notice.
2. (2)Force Majeure. We are not liable for any delay or failure to perform caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, labor disputes, internet or utility failures, denial-of-service attacks, or governmental actions.
3. (3)No Liability for Interruptions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for losses arising from any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services or from any interruption or outage.
4. (4)Data Safeguards. You should maintain your own backups of important information and Contributions. We are not responsible for loss of data due to outages, feature changes, or account actions consistent with these Terms.
5. (5)Notice Methods. We may provide change or outage notices by posting within the Services.
6. (6)Restoration. Following an interruption, we will use commercially reasonable efforts to restore availability promptly.

17. Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to the Terms or the Services are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard for its conflict of law principles. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue lie in the state and federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to those courts' personal jurisdiction. Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or proprietary rights.

18. Dispute Resolution

Any legal action brought by either you or us shall be commenced and prosecuted exclusively in the state and federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and the Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA) do not apply to these Terms. No claim, action, or proceeding related to the Services may be brought more than one (1) year after the cause of action arose.

19. Corrections

There may be information on the Services containing typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, including descriptions, pricing, availability, compatibility/fitment data, and documentation. We may correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and may change or update the information on the Services at any time, with or without notice.

20. Disclaimer

The Services are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. You agree that your use of the Services will be at your sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, in connection with the Services and your use thereof, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free. We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the Services' content (including fitment, compatibility, or installation guidance) or any Third-Party Materials. Content made available through the Services (including guides, tutorials, and example builds) does not constitute professional, engineering, or safety advice.

21. Limitations of Liability

In no event will RideBuilder be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, loss of revenues, loss of data, loss of goodwill, loss of use, or other damages arising out of or relating to the Services or these Terms, even if RideBuilder has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, RideBuilder's liability to you for any cause whatsoever will at all times be limited to the greater of (A) US $100 or (B) the amounts you paid (if any) to RideBuilder for the Services that gave rise to the claim during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to liability. Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law.

22. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold RideBuilder harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and their and our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties"), from and against any third-party loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, arising out of or relating to: (i) your Contributions; (ii) your use of the Services; (iii) your breach of these Terms; (iv) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms; (v) your violation of the rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights; or (vi) your willful, unlawful, or harmful acts in connection with the Services.

RideBuilder may, at your expense, assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify the Indemnified Parties, and you agree to cooperate with RideBuilder's defense of such claims.

23. User Data

We may maintain and process certain data about you and your use of the Services for the purpose of managing the performance of the Services, operating security and support, complying with law, and improving the Services, as described in our Privacy Policy. You are solely responsible for maintaining your own copies and backups of all data that you transmit through the Services. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or corruption of any data.

24. Electronic Communications, Transactions, and Signatures

When you visit the Services, send RideBuilder emails, or complete online forms, you are communicating with us electronically. You consent to receive transactional and service-related electronic communications, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing.

You hereby agree to the use of electronic signatures, contracts, orders, and other records, and to electronic delivery of notices, policies, and records of transactions initiated or completed by RideBuilder or via the Services.

25. Payment

We accept the following forms of payment: ACH. Payments may be processed by one or more third-party payment processors; your payments are subject to their terms in addition to these Terms.

You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made via the Services. Applicable taxes (e.g., sales/use/VAT/GST) will be added as required by law. All payments shall be in US dollars. Unless a separate written policy or offer states otherwise, payments are non-refundable to the maximum extent permitted by law.

26. California Users and Residents

If you are a California resident and the Services involve fees, if any complaint with RideBuilder is not satisfactorily resolved, you may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-112, Sacramento, California 95834 or by telephone at (800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254. You may also contact RideBuilder at: contact@ridebuilder.com.

27. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and RideBuilder with respect to the subject matter hereof. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time without notice; you may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights hereunder without our prior written consent. If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision is deemed severable and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. There is no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship created between you and RideBuilder as a result of these Terms. There are no third-party beneficiaries to these Terms.

28. Controlling Language

These Terms and any related documents have been prepared in the English language, which language shall control in all respects, including interpretation and enforcement to the extent permitted by law. Any translations we may provide are for convenience only, and in the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the English version and a translated version, the English version shall prevail.

29. Contact Us

In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Services or to receive further information regarding use of the Services, please contact us at: