Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Snow Traces ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Snow Traces is a community platform that displays ski touring activities (backcountry ski, nordic ski, and snowshoe) from connected Strava accounts on a shared map. The Service allows users to discover routes, download GPX files, and share information with other ski tourers.

3. User Accounts and Strava Integration

To use certain features of the Service, you must connect your Strava account. By connecting your Strava account, you:

• Authorize us to access your public and followers-visible Strava activities
• Agree to share your synced activity data with other users of the Service
• Confirm that you have the right to share this data

You can revoke access at any time through your Strava settings.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Service without permission
• Upload malicious content or spam
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

5. Content and Data

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of your activity data and any content you submit. By using the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content as part of the Service.

5.2 Strava Data

Activity data imported from Strava remains subject to Strava's terms of service and API agreement. We use this data in accordance with Strava's brand and API guidelines.

5.3 Third-Party Content

The Service displays activity data from other users. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of this content. Use routes and information at your own risk.

6. Safety Disclaimer

You are solely responsible for:

• Assessing avalanche conditions and terrain before any tour
• Carrying appropriate safety equipment (beacon, shovel, probe)
• Having the necessary skills, fitness, and experience
• Making your own decisions about route safety
• Checking current weather and snow conditions

Snow Traces and its users provide route information for inspiration only. Never rely solely on GPS tracks for navigation or safety decisions.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SERVICE.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SNOW TRACES AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DEATH ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE OR ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Snow Traces and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

10. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time. We may also update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause. You may also disconnect your Strava account to stop using the Service.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@backcountryski.app.