Publisher: velospace, the place for bikes

About velospace has one goal: to connect bike enthusiasts What velospace is About velospace is about bikes and the people who ride them. This page has details on the policies and terms of use that relate to your use of the site. Looking for a more detailed view on what velospace is about? Look around! Thousands of users, thousands of bikes, lots of ideas and love for bikes. If you have any specific questions don't hesitate to send a note to the people behind the site for more in depth information. Necessity is the mother of invention - Plato During the winter of 2005-2006 I became restless and decided to brainstorm ideas for a project. I looked to my daily routine, the people around me and started to develop some plans. Big ideas Social networking, bikes, photos, collaboration and community were all on my mind. I realized that there was a need for a structure, a structure to allow bicyclists to create a community. There had been various forums and photo collection sites that connected bicyclists, but I thought I could do more than that. By combining the best aspects of several different communities, and introducing several new features, I designed and launched velospace. Over the following months I received excellent advice from many bikers. The site took shape and began to grow. The growth of the site has been amazing. New users, new bikes, new connections and new ideas have all grown exponentially. Using This Site in General Rule 1. Don't be a jerk. Note to Rule 1. velospace is not a place for you to vent about how much you hate bikes, how much you hate certain bikes, how much you hate people who ride certain bikes, how much you wish people who rode certain bikes were dead, and etcetera. If you attempt to use velospace for purposes like these you will be banned. Rule 2. Only users may contact one another for the sale or trade of bike-related items. No corporate sales. If you are a business and want participate or advertise on velospace contact us. velospace disclaims any and all liability and will not be liable in any way for the outcome of interactions between users. Rule 3. No profanity in user names or the titles of sales, bikes or comments. Note to Rule 3. Sales, bikes or comments that have profanity in their names or titles will be edited or deleted outright. velospace is for bikers of all ages and backgrounds. Rule 4. You spam, you banned. Don't bother trying! Terms & Conditions of Use Use of this website and information distributed from this website is subject to the following terms of use and privacy policy. Your use of this website indicates acceptance of these terms. This website is intended for informational purposes only. It is provided for your personal non-commercial use only. You agree to follow all applicable laws when using this website. You agree you shall not upload or post unlawful, threatening, harmful, obscene, defamatory, adult, pornographic, illegal, fraudulent, or objectionable content, disrupt or attempt to gain unauthorized access to, transmit junk mail, collect information about other users, sell access to the website or the data herein, or distribute in part or whole this website. You agree that velospace shall not be liable in any way for any injury you incur as a result of the use of this website. You agree and acknowledge that you use this website at your own risk and that any actions you take while using the website are voluntarily assumed. Important: By uploading images to this website, you certify that you have the right to distribute the images, and that they do not violate the terms of use. You agree that all user-generated content, including but not limited to bikes you upload, comments you leave, image or files uploaded, correspondence with its authors, participation in the various features of this website any other form of user-submitted communication with this website is the sole property of the owner of this website. There is no expectation of confidentiality or privacy in any communications you may have with this website. Remedies for Violations of Rules and Terms & Conditions of Use Users that violate the rules may have their accounts deactivated or deleted. If your account is deactivated you will see a message on your log-in screen directing you to follow a series of steps to apply for reinstatement of your account. Frequently Asked Questions Q1. How can I delete a bike of mine? A1. Log-in and visit My Stuff, where you will find a [delete] link for each of your bikes. Q1a. How can I delete my account? A1a. If you want to have your velospace user account shut down please go for a bike ride and decide if this is what you really want to do, and then send a feedback note with your user name and email address and your account will be deactivated. Accounts are not deleted, but deactivated, so when you change your mind you can start right back where you left off. Q2. The photos of my bike are messed up, how can I fix them? A2. Rename and reupload the photos of your bike and the photos will be reset. Q3. How come I never got my registration email and password after signing up? A3. Your registration email may be delayed for 5 to 20 minutes, be patient! Step 1: check your Spam/Junk mail folder. Step 2: request a new password. Step 3: send a feedback note with all the details including your username, email address, time of registration, etcetera and someone will check into the registration. Q4. My password stopped working; I forgot my password; My dog ate my password; I left my password in my other pair of pants; and so on - what can I do? A4. If you are having password troubles head on over to the request a new password page and get yourself sorted out. Q5. Why can't I post a sale in the marketplace? A5. New users must wait 15 days to post sales or want-to-buy ads in the marketplace. Why? To cut down on abuse and fraudulent sales. Privacy Policy Group Builder, Inc. has created this privacy statement to demonstrate our firm commitment to the privacy of the users of our websites. We know that our users take their privacy seriously, and so do we. Please read the following to learn more about what information we collect and how we use it. By using our websites, you consent to this Policy. What this Privacy Policy Covers This Policy covers Group Builder’s treatment of personally identifiable information collected by Group Builder through websites owned and operated by Group Builder. This Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that Group Builder does not own or control, or of persons that Group Builder does not employ or manage, including any third-party content contributors bound by contract and any third-party websites to which Group Builder’s websites link. This Policy only applies to information collected through our websites, and not to information collected offline. What Information Does Group Builder Collect? 1. Personal Information You can visit Group Builder’s websites without revealing any personal information. However, Group Builder needs certain personal information if you wish to register for a member account, receive a Group Builder newsletter, or use certain Group Builder services. Where required, this information may include your company contact information and your personal contact information. Group Builder uses this information to reply to your inquiries, to set up your member account, to provide you with requested services, and to contact you regarding new services. By accessing the services of Group Builder and voluntarily providing us with the requested personal information, you consent to the collection and use of the information in accordance with this Policy. 2. Non-Personal Information Group Builder automatically receives and records non-personal information on our server logs from your browser, including but not limited to your IP address, cookie information, and the page you requested. Group Builder may use this information to customize the advertising and content you see and to fulfill your requests for certain products and services. Group Builder uses third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our websites. 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Information Sharing and Disclosure Group Builder may disclose your personal information to third parties who work on behalf of Group Builder to provide services to you. Group Builder may also disclose your personal information when: We have your express consent to share the information for a specified purpose; We need to respond to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process or official request We need to protect the personal safety of the users of our websites or defend the rights or property of Group Builder; or We find that your actions on our websites violate the Group Builder Terms of Service Agreement [link] or any of our usage guidelines for specific products or services Your personal information may be shared with or sold to any successor to or purchaser of part or all of the assets of Group Builder, or if Group Builder is merged in whole or in part with another company. Consent If you do not consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this Policy, please do not provide any personal information to Group Builder. How to Access Your Personal Information Group Builder gives you the ability to edit your Group Builder Account Information and preferences at any time, unless you have been banned. If you have been banned, we can, upon request, alter personal information limited to signature, email address, user name, and location. Security Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be considered 100% secure. Should you believe your personal safety is threatened or that you may be the victim of identity theft or other illegal conduct, please contact your local, state/provincial, or federal law enforcement agencies directly. Changes to This Privacy Policy Group Builder, at its sole discretion, may, at any time and without notice amend this Policy. If we decide to change our Privacy Policy, we will post those changes on this page, and/or update the Privacy Policy modification date below. Questions or Suggestions If you have questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us. This policy was last modified on November 22, 2011 Copyright Policy © 2005-2010 velospace.org. All Rights Reserved. General Site Policy velospace disclaims any and all liability arising from the use of this service and furthermore velospace will not be liable in any way for the outcome of interactions between users. As a free service, velospace makes absolutely no warranties, implied or express, as to any level of quality or outcome of any interaction the user has herein whatsoever. Furthermore, by using velospace, in the event that a dispute does arise, you agree that the laws of the State of Illinois applies in all cases, and you further agree to submit to the courts of Cook County in the State of Illinois, or the courts of the Northern District of Illinois, as forum and venue.