Terms of Service of Shredder Inc.
Shredder – Terms of Service
Shredder Inc. a Delaware corporation
Contacts: privacy@tryshredder.com • legal@tryshredder.com
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Important: Shredder is for adults 18 years and older only. No minors may use the Services.
1. Eligibility & Accounts
Age 18+ required. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older and have capacity to enter these Terms. Minors are not permitted under any circumstances.
No accounts for or on behalf of minors. Parents/guardians may not create, manage, or allow access to an account for anyone under 18.
Age/ID verification. We may require age and identity verification (e.g., date of birth, government‑issued ID checks, facial similarity/liveness) directly or via third‑party providers. Failure or refusal may limit or deny access. Knowingly misrepresenting age is a material breach and may lead to termination and, where appropriate, referral to authorities.
Accuracy & security. Provide accurate information and maintain account security. You are responsible for all activity under your account.
2. Description of the Services
Shredder is a social platform for skiers and snowboarders offering (a) rider discovery and group/partner matching; (b) GPS ride tracking (speed, distance, vertical); (c) events/meetups; (d) carpool/ride‑share coordination; (e) resort, weather, and map info; and (f) social features (profiles, posts, comments, groups, messaging). Features may vary and may change over time.
3. Safety, Assumption of Risk & No Professional Advice
Skiing and snowboarding involve significant risk of injury or death (collisions, avalanches, terrain hazards, exposure, equipment failure). You knowingly assume all risks.
Content (maps, weather, avalanche bulletins, user posts) is informational only and may be inaccurate or outdated; it is not safety, avalanche, medical, legal, or professional advice.
You are responsible for assessing conditions and your skill level, obeying laws and resort rules, and carrying appropriate safety gear.
4. User Conduct & Community Guidelines
Be respectful; no harassment, hate speech, threats, doxxing, bullying, defamation, or impersonation.
No content encouraging dangerous or unlawful behavior. No posting of others’ personal data or private images without consent.
Use in‑app reporting to flag violations. We may remove content or suspend accounts at our discretion.
Safety Code of Conduct (Meetups, Mountain Use, and Carpools)
Know your limits. Ride within your ability; stop when fatigued.
Gear & helmets. Wear a helmet and protective gear; maintain equipment.
Resort & backcountry rules. Obey signs, closures, and responsibility codes; do not trespass.
Visibility & right‑of‑way. Yield to downhill riders; stop only where visible; check uphill before merging.
Weather & avalanche. Check official forecasts; carry avalanche gear where applicable.
Group meetups. Meet in public places; share plans; use in‑app reporting for concerns.
Carpools. Verify license/insurance/vehicle; wear seatbelts; no impaired or reckless driving; obey traffic laws.
Substances. No riding/driving under the influence; comply with laws and resort policies.
Emergencies. Call ski patrol/911 as appropriate; carry a charged phone and ID.
Respect & inclusion. No harassment, discrimination, or retaliation; report incidents promptly.
Violation of this Safety Code may result in content removal, account suspension, or termination.
Skier/Rider Responsibility Code (Short Form)
When on snow you will: (1) keep control and speed appropriate to conditions and ability; (2) give right of way to those downhill and look uphill before starting or merging; (3) stop only where visible and do not obstruct; (4) heed all signs, markings, and closures; (5) prevent runaway equipment and secure bindings/boards; (6) load, ride, and unload lifts safely and follow attendant directions; (7) report hazards or incidents to patrol or resort staff.
5. Events, Meetups & Carpool/Ride‑Share Coordination
Tools may help you create/join meetups/events or carpools. Shredder is not an organizer, host, transportation provider, or insurer, does not vet participants/vehicles/insurance, and does not supervise events. You are solely responsible for compliance with rideshare, insurance, traffic, and resort rules and for your safety when meeting others.
6. Prohibited Uses & Activities
You may not: reverse‑engineer, scrape, or use automated means without permission; spam or run unauthorized promotions; collect user data except as permitted; post infringing, unlawful, or exploitative content; interfere with security or access controls; access non‑public areas; or commercially exploit the Services without consent.
7. User Content; License to Shredder
You own your content. You grant Shredder a worldwide, non‑exclusive, transferable, sublicensable, royalty‑free license to host, store, reproduce, adapt (e.g., formatting, thumbnails), publish, publicly perform/display, and distribute your content to operate, improve, and promote the Services. You represent you have rights to your content and that it does not violate law or others’ rights.
8. Intellectual Property; Trademarks
Shredder names/logos and all software, interfaces, and materials are protected by IP laws. No rights are granted except as expressly stated.
9. Feedback
If you submit ideas or suggestions, you grant Shredder a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty‑free license to use them without restriction or compensation.
10. Third‑Party Services; GPS/Maps; Weather & Resort Data
The Services integrate third‑party data and depend on device sensors/connectivity. We do not control or guarantee third‑party information and disclaim liability for errors or outages. Your use of third‑party services is subject to their terms and privacy policies.
11. In‑App Purchases; Subscriptions; Refunds (if applicable)
If paid features or subscriptions are offered: taxes may apply; subscriptions auto‑renew until canceled per platform rules; refunds handled by the app store or as required by law; trials and promos may carry extra terms.
12. Moderation; Reporting; Repeat‑Infringer Policy (DMCA)
We may act on violations, including content removal, suspension/termination, and reports to authorities. We enforce a repeat‑infringer policy consistent with the DMCA.
13. Copyright/DMCA Notice Procedure & Agent
To report alleged copyright infringement, send a notice including: (i) the work claimed infringed; (ii) the material and its location; (iii) your contact info; (iv) a good‑faith statement; (v) a statement under penalty of perjury; (vi) your signature. DMCA Agent: legal@tryshredder.com. Valid counter‑notifications accepted per 17 U.S.C. §512.
14. Termination; Account Deletion
We may suspend or terminate accounts for any reason, including policy violations or risk to users/community. You may request deletion via in‑app settings or by emailing privacy@tryshredder.com. Certain records may be retained as required by law or for legitimate interests (e.g., safety, fraud prevention, legal holds).
15. Disclaimers; Limitation of Liability
The Services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shredder disclaims all warranties, express or implied.
No consequential damages. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shredder will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or loss of data, profits, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
Liability cap. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shredder’s aggregate liability arising from or relating to the Services will not exceed the greater of (a) US$100 or (b) the amounts you paid to Shredder (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain disclaimers/limits; some terms may not apply to you.
16. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Shredder and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your content, your use of the Services, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
17. App Store Terms (Apple/Google); Mobile EULA
If you access via mobile apps, you acknowledge the applicable App Store Terms. The app license is non‑transferable and limited to your personal device(s). Apple/Google are third‑party beneficiaries entitled to enforce applicable terms.
18. Governing Law; Arbitration & Class Action Waiver
Governing law. The Terms and any dispute are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict‑of‑laws rules.
Arbitration. Any dispute will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS under the JAMS Streamlined Rules. Venue: New Castle County, Delaware, or virtual by mutual agreement. No jury trial.
Class action waiver. Disputes must be brought individually; no class or representative actions. You may opt out within 30 days of account creation by emailing legal@tryshredder.com with subject “Arbitration Opt‑Out.”
Injunctive relief. Either party may seek temporary injunctive relief in Florida courts to protect IP or confidential information.
19. International Users
You are responsible for compliance with local laws. Access may be restricted in some regions.
20. Changes to the Services/Terms
We may modify the Services and these Terms. Material changes will be notified via the app or email and become effective on posting unless otherwise stated.
21. Contact
Shredder Inc. • privacy@tryshredder.com • legal@tryshredder.com
22. Apple App Store Compliance (In‑App Requirements)
Account Deletion (Guideline 5.1.1(v)): Users can request account deletion within the app (Profile → Settings → Account → Delete Account). Deletion removes personal data from active systems except where retention is legally required (e.g., safety/fraud logs, legal holds). Users receive a confirmation email.
UGC Safety Tooling (Guideline 1.2): In‑app Report and Block actions are available on user profiles, posts, messages, groups, and event pages. Violations may result in content removal or account suspension. Repeat‑infringer policy is enforced (see DMCA section).
Sign in with Apple (Guideline 4.8): Where third‑party SSO is offered, Shredder also offers Sign in with Apple with the same tier of features.
Tracking Transparency (ATT): If we engage in cross‑app or cross‑site tracking, Shredder will present Apple’s ATT prompt prior to tracking and proceed only with consent. Tracking can be adjusted in iOS settings.
Permissions Disclosures: Shredder requests device permissions only as needed and provides in‑context explanations: Location (ride tracking, maps, meetups; background location only if needed); Camera/Photos (profile/posts); Notifications (safety alerts, meetup updates, account notices).
23. Advertising & Monetization; Ad‑Supported Services
Shredder may be supported by advertising and may offer paid and free tiers. You acknowledge and agree that we may display ads, sponsored content, and commercial messages, including based on information we process about you (see Privacy Policy). We do not guarantee the type, frequency, or relevance of ads. Ad partners are third parties; their processing is subject to their policies and applicable law.