Terms of Service

1. Platform Nature & Acceptable Use

Rubbyside™ is an online listing platform designed to connect independent buyers and sellers of pre-owned motorcycle gear in India, as well as a social space via The Paddock. By using this platform, you agree to strictly abide by our Acceptable Use Policy, which governs user behavior, content standards, and prohibited items. We are **not** a party to any transactions, payments, shipping arrangements, or deals negotiated between users.

1b. User Generated Content & Zero Tolerance Policy

Zero Tolerance for Objectionable Content or Abusive Users: As a community-driven platform featuring Direct Messages, Flybys, and Paddock posts, Rubbyside maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against objectionable content (including harassment, hate speech, explicit material, or illegal activities) and abusive behavior. We provide robust tools to block users and report objectionable content in real-time. Any user found violating these standards will be subject to immediate, permanent account suspension at our sole discretion. There is no tolerance for abusive users.

2. Direct Rider Deals & Marketplace Fraud Exemption

All inquiries and sales coordination are conducted directly between users over third-party channels (specifically WhatsApp). Users are solely responsible for coordinating handoffs, inspections, shipping, and payments. We strongly advise meeting in safe, public locations and thoroughly inspecting gear prior to exchanging funds.Marketplace Fraud Exemption: Rubbyside is strictly a listing platform and is not a broker. We hold zero liability for fraud, stolen items, or mechanical failures of goods sold between users.

3. Listing Content & Accuracy

When listing gear, you represent that all information (including price, manufacturer, brand, condition, and purchase year) is authentic, accurate, and owned by you. Rubbyside reserves the right to hide or permanently remove any listings that violate our community guidelines, including misleading descriptions, false representations, or spam.

4. Prohibited Gear

Users may only list motorcycle riding gear and protective apparel (helmets, jackets, gloves, boots, luggage, suits, and body armor). You may not list: stolen property, gear without ownership rights, non-motorcycle items, services or digital goods, counterfeit or replica safety equipment, or gear knowingly damaged in a crash without disclosure. Listing prohibited items will result in an immediate and permanent phone number ban.

5. Account Verification

We require verified phone numbers (via OTP authentication) to list gear. You agree that the phone number provided is yours, and that you will not use virtual numbers or VoIP bypasses to circumvent security checks.

6. The Paddock, Clubs, Group Rides & Social Features

Rubbyside provides social feeds ("The Paddock" and "Flybys"), community communication tools ("Club Chat"), and safety initiatives ("Ride Ready") for riders to share photos, videos, and stories. By posting content to these feeds, participating in Club Chats, or making the Ride Ready pledge, you agree to our Community Guidelines. You must own the rights to the photos and videos you upload, and you grant Rubbyside the license to display them. You may not post hate speech, harassment, explicit/NSFW content, doxxing, or engage in illegal activities. Rubbyside reserves the right (but not the obligation) to monitor, edit, or delete any posts, videos, or comments, and can ban users at its sole discretion without warning.

⚠️ ASSUMPTION OF RISK (GROUP RIDES): Motorcycling is inherently dangerous. If you attend a physical group ride or meetup organized via the Clubs feature on Rubbyside, you do so entirely at your own risk. Rubbyside is strictly a communication tool and is not liable for any accidents, injuries, fatalities, or property damage that occur during any physical meetup.

7. Store Reviews & Intermediary Liability Exemption

Rubbyside provides a directory and review system for independent motorcycle businesses. Under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (and analogous global safe harbor laws like Section 230 of the CDA), Rubbyside operates strictly as an Intermediary. We do not fact-check, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of any user-submitted store reviews, ratings, or business responses.

By posting a review, you agree that your statements are based on genuine, personal experiences. You, the user, are solely and legally responsible for the content you post. Rubbyside shall not be held liable for any damages, defamation, libel, or business losses resulting from user reviews. We provide automated screening and community flagging tools, but we are under no legal obligation to proactively monitor or remove contested reviews unless presented with a valid legal order or definitive proof of Terms violation.

8. WhatsApp Notifications

By creating an account and participating in The Paddock or marketplace, you explicitly consent to receiving automated transactional and notification messages (such as comment alerts) via WhatsApp. You acknowledge that these messages are processed by third-party APIs (Meta).

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the platform for any user violating these terms, engaging in harassment, initiating fraudulent offers, or attempting to compromise the security of the website.

10. Intellectual Property

Rubbyside™ is a trademark of Mountain Moto Club. The platform name, logo, and brand identity are the exclusive property of Mountain Moto Club. You may not reproduce, imitate, or use the Rubbyside™ name or logo in any commercial or misleading context without prior written consent.

All platform design, code, and original content is © 2024–2026 Mountain Moto Club. User-submitted listing content remains the property of the respective sellers.

Trademark enquiries: mountainmotoclub@gmail.com

11. Minimum Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this platform. By registering and completing your rider profile, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older. Minors may not use Rubbyside without verifiable parental or legal guardian consent.

13. User Content Licence

By posting a listing, description, Paddock photo, or comment, you grant Mountain Moto Club a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable licence to host, display, distribute, and promote your content on the platform and associated social media channels for marketplace discovery and marketing purposes. You retain full copyright ownership of your original content. We respect copyright laws and will comply with valid DMCA or equivalent takedown notices regarding stolen content.

14. Law Enforcement Cooperation

We fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies. We reserve the right to disclose user data (including phone numbers, IP addresses, and comment logs) to legal authorities without the user's consent if we reasonably suspect illegal activities, fraud, or the fencing of stolen goods.

15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of India. Any disputes, controversies, or legal proceedings arising out of or in connection with the platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in New Delhi, India.

16. Grievance Officer Notice

In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, any grievances regarding the platform, content, or data protection can be addressed to our Grievance Officer:

• Name: Kunal Khanna
• Email: mountainmotoclub@gmail.com

We will acknowledge receipt of your grievance within 24 hours and endeavour to resolve it within a reasonable timeframe as required under applicable law. You may contact us at the details listed above for any updates on the status of your grievance.

17. Ride Ready & First Aid Disclaimer

The "Ride Ready" initiative, including any associated "First Aid Certification" badges, is strictly a community awareness and personal commitment pledge. Rubbyside (Mountain Moto Club) does not provide professional medical training. The platform assumes no medical liability, duty of care, or legal responsibility for any first aid administered (or not administered) by users bearing these badges. All riders act as independent good samaritans.