Terms of Service

1. Introduction and Acceptance

1.1. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the HelmTube website, platform, and services (collectively, the "Service"), operated by HelmTube, located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany (referred to as "HelmTube," "we," "us," or "our").

1.2. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

1.3. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Service with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

2.1. HelmTube is a data platform and directory providing information about roads, including but not limited to road details, GPS coordinates, maps, ratings, and related content.

2.2. The Service may include features that allow users to view road information, export limited data to third-party applications, contribute content, and interact with the community.

2.3. The Service is currently provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce paid subscription tiers or premium features in the future, which will be subject to additional terms.

3. User Accounts

3.1. Some features of the Service require registration for a user account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate and complete information.

3.2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You may not share, transfer, or sell your account credentials to any third party.

3.3. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.4. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1. Ownership. The Service and all content, data, information, text, graphics, images, maps, road data, databases, software, and other materials available through the Service (collectively, "HelmTube Content") are owned by or licensed to HelmTube and are protected by German and international copyright, database rights, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2. Database Rights. The compilation, collection, arrangement, and assembly of data on HelmTube constitutes a database protected under the German Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz) and the EU Database Directive (96/9/EC). HelmTube has made substantial investment in obtaining, verifying, and presenting this data.

4.3. Limited License. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

4.4. Restrictions. Except as expressly permitted in these Terms, you may not:

• (a) Copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, perform, or create derivative works from HelmTube Content;
• (b) Modify, translate, adapt, or reverse engineer any part of the Service;
• (c) Use HelmTube Content for any commercial purpose without prior written consent;
• (d) Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices;
• (e) Use HelmTube Content to create, supplement, or validate any competing product, service, or database;
• (f) Resell, sublicense, rent, lease, or lend access to the Service or HelmTube Content.

5. Prohibited Conduct

5.1. Automated Access and Scraping. You expressly agree NOT to:

• (a) Use any robot, spider, crawler, scraper, or other automated means to access the Service or collect HelmTube Content without our prior written permission;
• (b) Circumvent, disable, or interfere with any security features of the Service, including features that prevent or restrict access, use, or copying of content;
• (c) Use scripts, bots, or other automated tools to create accounts, submit requests, or interact with the Service;
• (d) Systematically download, store, or cache HelmTube Content beyond what is necessary for normal use of the Service;
• (e) Access the Service through any interface other than the interfaces we provide (including our website and authorized applications);
• (f) Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Service or breach any security or authentication measures;
• (g) Access or attempt to access any private APIs, internal systems, or non-public areas of the Service;
• (h) Make excessive requests that burden or impair the Service infrastructure.

5.2. Data Misuse. You expressly agree NOT to:

• (a) Use HelmTube Content to build, train, or improve any competing product, service, database, or machine learning model;
• (b) Aggregate HelmTube Content with data from other sources to create a competing database or service;
• (c) Republish, redistribute, or make available HelmTube Content on any other website, application, or service, except as expressly permitted;
• (d) Sell, trade, or otherwise commercially exploit HelmTube Content;
• (e) Share data exports with third parties for their independent use;
• (f) Store or archive substantial portions of HelmTube Content beyond reasonable personal use.

5.3. General Prohibitions. You further agree NOT to:

• (a) Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights;
• (b) Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation;
• (c) Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service;
• (d) Use the Service to transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code;
• (e) Harass, abuse, or harm other users;
• (f) Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.

6. Permitted Uses and Export Functionality

6.1. Viewing. You may view HelmTube Content through the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.

6.2. Sharing Links. You may share links to HelmTube pages (such as road articles or map views) on social media platforms, websites, forums, and other online services. We encourage sharing links to HelmTube.

6.3. Export Functionality. Where the Service provides explicit download or export functionality (such as export buttons), you may use such features to export data for personal use or to compatible third-party applications (such as Google Maps or GPS devices), subject to the following conditions:

• (a) Export functionality is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use unless otherwise specified;
• (b) You may not redistribute exported data to third parties;
• (c) You may not use exported data to create competing products or services;
• (d) GPS coordinates may be exported and used for personal navigation purposes.

6.4. Attribution Requirement. If you reference, cite, or use information from HelmTube on any website, publication, or other medium, you must:

• (a) Clearly attribute the source as "HelmTube" or "HelmTube.com";
• (b) Include a hyperlink to the original HelmTube content where technically feasible;
• (c) Not imply any endorsement or affiliation with HelmTube without written permission.

7. User-Generated Content

7.1. User Content. The Service may allow you to submit, post, or contribute content, including but not limited to YouTube video links, comments, feedback, ratings, and other materials ("User Content").

7.2. License Grant. By submitting User Content, you grant HelmTube a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, and display such User Content in connection with the Service and HelmTube's business operations.

7.3. Representations. You represent and warrant that:

• (a) You own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content;
• (b) The User Content does not infringe any third-party rights;
• (c) The User Content complies with these Terms and applicable laws.

7.4. Responsibility. You are solely responsible for your User Content. HelmTube does not endorse any User Content and is not liable for any User Content submitted by users.

7.5. Moderation. We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove User Content at our sole discretion for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

8. Third-Party Content and Services

8.1. The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content (such as embedded YouTube videos). HelmTube is not responsible for such third-party content or services.

8.2. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms and policies.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

9.1. THE SERVICE AND ALL HELMTUBE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

9.2. HELMTUBE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.3. HELMTUBE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:

• (a) The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;
• (b) The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable;
• (c) The quality of any information obtained through the Service will meet your expectations;
• (d) Road conditions, routes, or other information reflect current real-world conditions.

9.4. You acknowledge that road information may change and may not reflect current conditions. You use any road information at your own risk and should verify conditions independently.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HELMTUBE AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

10.2. IN NO EVENT SHALL HELMTUBE'S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO HELMTUBE, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED EUROS (€100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10.3. THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY AND EVEN IF HELMTUBE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

10.4. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

11.1. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HelmTube and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• (a) Your use of the Service;
• (b) Your violation of these Terms;
• (c) Your violation of any third-party rights;
• (d) Your User Content.

12. Termination

12.1. You may stop using the Service at any time. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us.

12.2. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice, including for violation of these Terms.

12.3. Upon termination:

• (a) Your license to use the Service immediately terminates;
• (b) You must cease all use of HelmTube Content;
• (c) You must delete any HelmTube Content in your possession, except GPS coordinates exported through authorized functionality for personal use.

12.4. Sections 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 shall survive termination.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2. For consumers residing in the European Union, mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence shall apply to the extent they provide greater protection.

13.3. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Munich, Germany, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

13.4. The European Commission provides an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. We are not obligated and generally not willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

14. General Provisions

14.1. Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HelmTube regarding the Service.

14.2. Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14.3. Waiver. The failure of HelmTube to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14.4. Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. HelmTube may assign these Terms without restriction.

14.5. No Agency. Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship between you and HelmTube.

14.6. Notices. We may provide notices to you via email, posting on the Service, or other reasonable means. You may contact us at [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS].

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

HelmTube
Email: info[a]helmtube.com

Disclaimer for Route and Road Information

1. General Disclaimer

The information provided on this website regarding motorcycle routes, roads, road conditions, and points of interest is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation or invitation to use specific routes.

The operator of this website makes no guarantees regarding the timeliness, accuracy, completeness, or quality of the information provided. All information is provided without warranty.

2. Changing Road Conditions

Road and route conditions can change at any time without notice due to:

• Weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, leaves, gravel)
• Construction work and road closures
• Accidents and temporary closures
• Changes in road layout
• Seasonal closures (e.g., mountain passes)
• Changes in traffic regulations and speed limits

The information displayed on this website may be outdated and may not accurately reflect actual conditions on site.

3. User Responsibility

Each user is personally responsible for:

• Checking current road and weather conditions before departure (e.g., through official traffic reports, weather services)
• Assessing the suitability of a route for their own vehicle, experience, and current conditions
• Complying with all applicable traffic rules and speed limits
• Wearing appropriate protective equipment
• Maintaining their vehicle in roadworthy condition
• Realistically assessing their own abilities and physical limits

Riding on roads and routes is always at the user's own risk.

4. Exclusion of Liability

Claims for damages against the operator relating to material or immaterial damage caused by the use or non-use of the information provided, or by the use of incorrect or incomplete information, are excluded unless the operator is proven to have acted with intent or gross negligence.

This applies in particular to:

• Accidents and personal injuries
• Vehicle damage
• Damage due to unforeseen road conditions
• Damage due to outdated or incorrect information
• Damage due to road closures or detours
• Consequential damages of any kind

5. Not Traffic Advice

The information provided does not replace:

• Official traffic reports and road condition reports
• Current weather reports and warnings
• On-site signage and traffic signs
• Personal assessment of the situation on site

In case of doubt, on-site signage and traffic rules always take precedence.

6. User-Generated Content

To the extent this website contains reviews, comments, or other user-generated content, the operator does not adopt this content as their own. No guarantee is given for the accuracy and timeliness of such content. Users should not rely solely on reviews or experience reports from other users.

7. External Links

This website may contain links to external third-party websites. The operator has no influence on the content of these external pages and assumes no liability for them. The respective provider is always responsible for the content of the linked pages.

8. Changes

The operator reserves the right to change this disclaimer at any time without prior notice. The version valid at the time of use shall apply.

Last updated: 26.01.2026