Terms of Use

1Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing or using this website (jointscartilage.world), or by registering as a member of Jointscartilage, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use this website or participate in our activities.

These terms apply to all users of the website, including visitors, registered members and programme participants. Additional terms may apply to specific activities, programmes or membership tiers, and will be communicated separately where applicable.

2Nature of Our Services

Jointscartilage is a community organisation that provides:

• Organised group cycling rides for participants of varying experience levels
• Educational programs and workshops covering cycling techniques, route knowledge and safety awareness
• Route consultation services providing general guidance on cycling routes in the Helsinki metropolitan area
• Training plan informational resources based on general cycling principles
• Community events and seasonal challenges for members

All content and activities provided by Jointscartilage are intended as general community resources and educational information. They are not a substitute for individual professional advice, including advice from qualified fitness professionals, physiotherapists, or other healthcare practitioners.

Nothing we provide — whether on this website, in written materials or through in-person activities — should be construed as making any representation that our activities will produce specific outcomes. Individual results from cycling and physical activity vary based on numerous personal factors that lie outside our knowledge or control.

3Eligibility

Use of this website is available to any individual without restriction, provided use complies with these terms.

Participation in group rides and registered programs is available to individuals aged 16 and over. Individuals aged 16 to 17 may participate with written parental or guardian consent, which must be provided prior to participation and retained on file by our coordinators.

By registering as a member, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old, or that a parent or guardian has provided the required consent on your behalf.

We reserve the right to decline membership applications or to revoke membership access in cases of repeated breach of these Terms of Use or conduct that poses a risk to the safety or wellbeing of other participants.

4Acceptable Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the website. Specifically, you agree not to:

• Use the website in a way that violates any applicable local, national or international law or regulation
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or associated systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website or the servers and networks used to operate it
• Scrape, copy or reproduce content from this website without our express written permission
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Submit false, misleading or fraudulent information through any form or communication channel on this website

We reserve the right to restrict access to the website for any user who violates these provisions.

5Membership Terms

Membership at Jointscartilage is subject to the following conditions:

5.1 Registration and Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate, current and complete information during the membership registration process and to update this information promptly if it changes.

5.2 Payment

Membership fees are payable in advance on a monthly or annual basis as selected at registration. Fees are quoted in Euros (EUR). We reserve the right to change membership fees with reasonable advance notice to existing members.

5.3 Cancellation

Monthly memberships may be cancelled by providing 30 days' written notice. Annual memberships may be cancelled subject to the terms outlined in our Refund Policy.

5.4 Code of Conduct

Members agree to conduct themselves respectfully towards other participants and coordinators at all times. Behaviour that creates an unsafe or unwelcoming environment for others may result in suspension or cancellation of membership without refund.

5.5 Safety Compliance

Members agree to follow all safety guidelines issued by coordinators during rides and activities. This includes helmet use, equipment requirements and group riding protocols as described on our Rides page.

6Participation in Activities

By participating in any organised ride, workshop or other activity offered by Jointscartilage, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Voluntary participation: Your participation in all activities is entirely voluntary.
• Inherent risk: Cycling and physical activity carry inherent risks of injury or other adverse events. You acknowledge awareness of these risks and accept personal responsibility for your participation.
• Personal responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring that your physical condition is appropriate for the activity you choose to participate in. If you have concerns about your suitability for a particular activity, we strongly recommend seeking guidance from a qualified healthcare or fitness professional before participating.
• Equipment responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring that your bicycle and personal equipment are in a safe and roadworthy condition before any ride. Coordinators reserve the right to exclude participants with unsafe equipment from departing on group rides.
• Emergency contact: You agree to provide accurate emergency contact information to coordinators before participating in rides or programs.

Jointscartilage coordinators are not qualified medical professionals and cannot provide medical advice. All safety guidance provided is based on general good practice and common sense, and does not constitute professional advice.

7Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images and the overall website design, is the property of Jointscartilage or its content providers and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, print or download content from this website for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not modify the content and retain all copyright and proprietary notices.

No content from this website may be reproduced, redistributed, published or otherwise commercially exploited without our prior written consent.

8Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranty of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Finnish and EU law, we disclaim all warranties including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that this website will be available at all times, error-free or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness or suitability of any content on this website for any particular purpose.

Information on this website may be updated periodically. We make reasonable efforts to keep content current, but we cannot guarantee that all information is accurate or up to date at all times.

9Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Finnish and EU law, Jointscartilage shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website or your participation in our activities, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Nothing in these terms limits or excludes our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded under Finnish law.

Our total liability to you for any direct losses arising from your use of this website or participation in activities shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us as membership fees in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

10Third-Party Links

This website does not currently include links to external third-party websites beyond those necessary for legal and operational purposes. Where any such links are added in future, we will note that we do not control the content, privacy practices or availability of external websites, and that our inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of those websites or their operators.

11Online Advertising & Destinations

We may use online advertising platforms, including Google Ads, to promote our community cycling services in Finland and the European Economic Area. Advertisements direct users to publicly accessible pages on jointscartilage.ddd. The content on those landing pages describes the same services, pricing, and limitations stated here.

We do not use advertising copy that promises specific physical outcomes, medical benefits, or guaranteed fitness results. Promotional messaging is aligned with the informational scope described in Section 2 of these terms.

A standalone Advertising & Transparency page provides additional detail on publisher identity, destination alignment, cookie-based measurement, and consumer rights in Finland and the EU.

If you arrive at this website through an advertisement and believe the ad content is inconsistent with what you find here, please contact us so we can review the messaging.

12Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective upon publication on this website. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when changes were last made.

For material changes, we will notify active members by email prior to the changes taking effect. Your continued use of this website or participation in activities after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Finland. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Finland, without prejudice to any mandatory provisions of applicable EU law.

14Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use or wish to report a concern, please contact us: