Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 4, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Ryvve! These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Ryvve LLC, a Colorado limited liability company ("Ryvve," "we," "our," or "us"), governing your access to and use of the Ryvve mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Platform.

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes through the Platform or via email. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Eligibility and Account Terms

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Platform. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly allow individuals under 18 to create accounts. If we learn that an account has been created by someone under 18, we will terminate that account.

2.2 Account Registration

To access most features of the Platform, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your information to keep it accurate and complete
  • Create only one account per person
  • Not share your account credentials with others
  • Not transfer your account to another person

2.3 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately at security@ryvve.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your account.

2.4 Account Verification

We may require verification of your identity or other information to ensure the security and integrity of the Platform. Failure to complete verification may result in limited access to certain features.

3. Use of the Platform

3.1 License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for your personal, non-commercial use.

3.2 Restrictions

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Platform
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Platform
  • Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Platform or collect data
  • Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features of the Platform
  • Create multiple accounts or use another person's account
  • Use the Platform to send spam or unsolicited communications
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's infrastructure
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks connected to the Platform
  • Use the Platform in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Prohibited Content

You agree NOT to post, upload, share, or transmit any content that:

Illegal or Harmful:

  • Violates any applicable law, regulation, or legal requirement
  • Promotes or facilitates illegal activities
  • Contains threats of violence or harm to any person or group
  • Promotes self-harm or suicide

Abusive or Discriminatory:

  • Constitutes harassment, bullying, or intimidation
  • Contains hate speech targeting individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
  • Is defamatory, libelous, or intentionally false and damaging

Inappropriate or Offensive:

  • Contains sexually explicit material or pornography
  • Is excessively violent or glorifies violence
  • Is obscene, vulgar, or offensive to community standards

Deceptive or Misleading:

  • Impersonates any person or entity
  • Misrepresents your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Contains false or misleading information
  • Is designed to deceive or defraud other users

Privacy-Violating:

  • Shares personal information of others without their consent
  • Contains "doxing" (publishing private information to identify someone)
  • Violates any person's privacy rights

Dangerous Driving Content:

  • Promotes illegal street racing or reckless driving
  • Encourages violation of traffic laws
  • Glorifies dangerous driving that endangers others
  • Shows speedometer readings or recordings that appear to document illegal speeding on public roads

Intellectual Property Violations:

  • Infringes on copyrights, trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property rights
  • Contains pirated or unauthorized copyrighted material

Technical Abuse:

  • Contains malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Is designed to interfere with Platform operations

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to engage in:

  • Creating fake events or providing false event information
  • Manipulating reviews, ratings, or engagement metrics
  • Soliciting personal information from other users for malicious purposes
  • Stalking, following, or monitoring other users without consent
  • Organizing or promoting illegal gatherings
  • Using the Platform for commercial solicitation without authorization
  • Recruiting users for illegal activities
  • Circumventing any content moderation or safety features

4.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

  • Remove or disable access to any content that violates these Terms
  • Issue warnings to users who violate these Terms
  • Temporarily or permanently suspend accounts that violate these Terms
  • Report illegal activity to law enforcement authorities
  • Cooperate with law enforcement investigations

5. Drive Recording Feature

5.1 Feature Description

The Platform includes a "Drive" or "Cruise" recording feature that allows you to track and record your driving routes. When you activate this feature, the Platform collects:

  • GPS coordinates throughout your drive (route polyline)
  • Speed data (current, maximum, and average speeds)
  • Start and end locations
  • Elevation data
  • Distance traveled
  • Duration

5.2 Your Acknowledgments

By using the Drive Recording feature, you acknowledge and agree that:

Data Collection:

  • You understand that GPS location and speed data will be recorded continuously while the drive recording is active
  • This data is stored on our servers and associated with your account
  • Other users may be able to see certain drive data depending on your privacy settings

Traffic Laws and Safety:

  • YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBEYING ALL APPLICABLE TRAFFIC LAWS, SPEED LIMITS, AND REGULATIONS
  • Ryvve does not encourage, condone, or endorse speeding, reckless driving, or any violation of traffic laws
  • The recording of speed data is intended for personal tracking purposes only
  • The display of maximum or average speeds is not an endorsement or encouragement of driving at those speeds
  • You will not use the Platform while actively driving in a manner that distracts from safe vehicle operation

No Liability:

  • Ryvve is not responsible for any traffic violations, accidents, injuries, or damages that occur during recorded or unrecorded drives
  • The Drive Recording feature does not constitute legal advice regarding speed limits or traffic laws
  • Recorded data should not be relied upon for legal purposes

5.3 Visibility and Sharing

You can control who sees your drive data through your privacy settings. Options may include:

  • Private (only you can see)
  • Friends/followers only
  • Public (anyone can see)

Even when set to private, we may access drive data for safety, legal compliance, or Platform improvement purposes as described in our Privacy Policy.

5.4 Data Accuracy Disclaimer

GPS and speed data are derived from your device's sensors and may not be perfectly accurate. Factors affecting accuracy include:

  • Device GPS quality
  • Signal strength and satellite visibility
  • Environmental conditions
  • Device calibration

Do not rely on recorded speed data as proof of your actual speed.

6. Events and Clubs

6.1 Event Creation and Hosting

When you create or host an event through the Platform, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete event information
  • Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and permit requirements
  • Obtain any necessary permits, licenses, or permissions for the event and venue
  • Maintain appropriate insurance coverage for the event
  • Ensure adequate safety measures are in place
  • Honor all event commitments and communicate changes promptly
  • Assume full responsibility for the event and its attendees
  • Not hold events that promote illegal activity or dangerous behavior

Ryvve provides a platform for event organization but does not organize, sponsor, or control events. Event hosts are solely responsible for their events.

6.2 Event Participation

When attending events organized through the Platform, you agree to:

  • Follow all event rules and guidelines
  • Respect other participants, event hosts, and property
  • Comply with venue rules and local laws
  • Pay any applicable fees according to event terms
  • Understand and accept any cancellation or refund policies
  • Assume personal responsibility for your safety and conduct

6.3 Club Creation and Management

Club creators and administrators are responsible for:

  • Managing club membership and content appropriately
  • Ensuring club activities comply with these Terms
  • Moderating club content and member behavior
  • Responding to complaints about club members or content

6.4 Club Participation

Club members agree to:

  • Follow club rules and guidelines
  • Respect other members and club leadership
  • Report violations of these Terms to club administrators or Ryvve
  • Accept that club administrators may remove members at their discretion

6.5 Disclaimer of Liability

Ryvve is NOT responsible for:

  • Event cancellations, changes, or quality
  • Actions or behavior of event hosts, attendees, or club members
  • Any injuries, accidents, property damage, or losses occurring at events
  • Disputes between event hosts and attendees
  • The accuracy of event or club information provided by users

7. Messaging

7.1 Platform Messaging

The Platform provides messaging features to facilitate communication between users. By using these features, you acknowledge that:

  • Messages are stored on our servers
  • Messages are not end-to-end encrypted
  • We may access message content for safety, legal compliance, and Platform improvement purposes as described in our Privacy Policy
  • You should not share highly sensitive information (passwords, financial details) through Platform messaging

7.2 Messaging Conduct

When using messaging features, you agree to:

  • Communicate respectfully with other users
  • Not send spam, unsolicited commercial messages, or chain messages
  • Not send content that violates our Acceptable Use Policy
  • Not use messaging to harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
  • Report abusive messages to us

7.3 Message Reporting

If you receive messages that violate these Terms, you can report them through the Platform. We will review reported content and take appropriate action, which may include removing content and suspending accounts.

8. User-Generated Content

8.1 Your Content

"User Content" means any content you create, upload, post, or share through the Platform, including text, photos, videos, comments, reviews, and other materials.

You retain ownership of your User Content. However, by posting User Content, you grant Ryvve a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display your User Content in connection with operating and providing the Platform and our business, including for promotional purposes.

This license continues even if you stop using the Platform, but only for User Content that has been shared publicly or with other users. You may delete your private User Content at any time.

8.2 Content Representations

By posting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own the content or have the necessary rights to post it
  • Your content does not infringe on any third party's intellectual property or other rights
  • Your content complies with these Terms and our Acceptable Use Policy
  • You have obtained consent from any individuals appearing in photos or videos

8.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to:

  • Monitor, review, or moderate User Content
  • Remove or disable access to any User Content that violates these Terms
  • Remove User Content for any reason, including content we believe is harmful even if not explicitly prohibited

We do not endorse any User Content and are not responsible for any User Content posted on the Platform.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Ryvve's Intellectual Property

The Platform and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by Ryvve and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

The Ryvve name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Ryvve or its affiliates. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

9.2 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Platform, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such feedback without any obligation to you.

9.3 Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that content on the Platform infringes your copyright, please send a notice to our designated DMCA agent with the following information:

  1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  3. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, with enough detail to locate it
  4. Your contact information (address, telephone number, email)
  5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

DMCA Agent: Ryvve LLC Email: dmca@ryvve.com

We will respond to valid DMCA notices by removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material and, in appropriate circumstances, terminating repeat infringers' accounts.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by Ryvve. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those services.

11. Disclaimers

11.1 "As Is" and "As Available"

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ryvve disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
  • Warranties that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information on the Platform
  • Warranties regarding the results that may be obtained from use of the Platform

11.2 Events and Activities

RYVVE DOES NOT ORGANIZE, CONTROL, OR ENDORSE ANY EVENTS LISTED ON THE PLATFORM.

We are not responsible for:

  • The safety, legality, or quality of events
  • The conduct of event hosts or attendees
  • Any injuries, accidents, damage, or losses occurring at events
  • The accuracy of event information provided by users

PARTICIPATION IN ANY EVENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

11.3 Driving and Vehicle Activities

RYVVE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DRIVING-RELATED INCIDENTS.

You acknowledge that:

  • Driving involves inherent risks including accidents, injuries, and death
  • You are solely responsible for operating your vehicle safely and legally
  • The Platform does not provide driving advice, directions, or recommendations
  • Speed data and route information are for personal tracking only, not navigation
  • Ryvve does not encourage speeding or reckless driving

11.4 User Content and Interactions

We are not responsible for:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of User Content
  • Any disputes between users
  • Any harm resulting from your interactions with other users

12. Limitation of Liability

12.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RYVVE AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Any loss of profits, revenue, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Any damages resulting from unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Platform
  • Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through the Platform
  • Any errors or omissions in any content
  • Any damages arising from events, activities, or interactions facilitated through the Platform

12.2 Cap on Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL RYVVE'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

  • The amounts you paid to Ryvve in the 12 months preceding the claim, OR
  • One Hundred United States Dollars ($100)

12.3 Basis of the Bargain

The limitations of liability set forth above are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain between Ryvve and you. The Platform would not be provided without such limitations.

12.4 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ryvve and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Platform
  • Your User Content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third party's rights, including intellectual property rights
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Events you organize or participate in through the Platform
  • Your driving activities, including any recorded drives
  • Any disputes between you and other users

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Platform shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14.2 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first contact us at legal@ryvve.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days. Most disputes can be resolved through informal discussion.

14.3 Binding Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you and Ryvve agree to resolve any claims through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth below.

Arbitration Rules: The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will be conducted in Denver, Colorado, or at another mutually agreed location.

Arbitration Procedures:

  • The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator
  • The arbitrator will apply these Terms and applicable law
  • The arbitrator may award any relief that a court could award
  • The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding
  • Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction

Costs: Each party will pay its own attorneys' fees and costs unless the arbitrator rules otherwise. If you cannot afford arbitration costs, Ryvve will pay them for you.

14.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND RYVVE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

Unless both you and Ryvve agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims or otherwise preside over any form of representative or class proceeding.

14.5 Exceptions to Arbitration

The following claims are not subject to arbitration:

  • Claims that may be brought in small claims court (if eligible)
  • Claims for injunctive or equitable relief for intellectual property infringement
  • Claims that applicable law does not permit to be arbitrated

14.6 Opt-Out

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by sending written notice to legal@ryvve.com with your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration. If you opt out, you may pursue claims in court.

14.7 Survival

This arbitration agreement will survive the termination of your account and these Terms.

15. Termination

15.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by using the account deletion feature in the Platform settings or by contacting us at support@ryvve.com.

15.2 Termination by Ryvve

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users, third parties, or Ryvve
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
  • Unexpected technical or security issues
  • Non-payment of any fees owed

15.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to access and use the Platform will immediately cease
  • We may delete your account and associated data (subject to our data retention policies)
  • Any provisions of these Terms that should reasonably survive termination will remain in effect, including Sections 8 (licenses for previously shared content), 11, 12, 13, and 14

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Platform, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ryvve regarding your use of the Platform.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice or consent.

16.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

16.6 Force Majeure

Ryvve shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, pandemics, government actions, or internet or telecommunications failures.

16.7 Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Ryvve LLC

General Inquiries: Email: support@ryvve.com

Legal Inquiries: Email: legal@ryvve.com

DMCA Notices: Email: dmca@ryvve.com

Privacy Inquiries: Email: privacy@ryvve.com