Terms of Service

GOODFOLK TERMS OF SERVICE Last Updated: July 19, 2026 These Terms of Service ("Terms", "Agreement") are a legally binding agreement between you and Goodfolk. By using our platform, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use Goodfolk. We use "Goodfolk," "we," "us," and "our" to mean Goodfolk and its affiliates. "You" and "your" refer to any person or organization using our platform. "Platform" means any Goodfolk website, mobile application, or service. 1. ELIGIBILITY You must be at least 18 years old to use Goodfolk. By using the Platform, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement. Organizers may set additional eligibility requirements for their groups and events. 2. YOUR ACCOUNT You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You agree to keep your email address and account information current and accurate. You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately at support@goodfolk.app. We may modify, suspend, or terminate your account or access to the Platform if we reasonably determine that you have violated this Agreement, that it is in the best interest of the Goodfolk community, or to protect our platform. We may also remove accounts that are inactive for an extended period. 3. GROUPS, ORGANIZERS, AND EVENTS Goodfolk enables users to organize and participate in real-world groups and events. Organizers are independent users who are not employees, agents, or representatives of Goodfolk. Goodfolk is not a party to any offline arrangements made through our Platform. We do not conduct or require background checks on any members. We do not verify the truth or accuracy of statements made by members. We make no representations or warranties concerning the conduct of any members or their interactions with you. You should use common sense and good judgment when interacting with others, both on the Platform and at events. 4. YOUR CONTENT You are responsible for any information, material, or content you post to the Platform ("Content"). By posting Content, you represent that: - You have all necessary rights and permissions to post the Content - Your Content does not include personal or confidential information belonging to others without authorization - Your Content is not illegal and does not violate any applicable laws - Your Content does not violate the rights of any individual or entity 4.1 Content License. We do not claim ownership of your Content. However, to operate, improve, promote, and protect Goodfolk, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, publish, display, distribute, and create derivative works of your Content in connection with the Platform. This license continues even if you close your account, to the extent necessary to operate the Platform (for example, Content you posted to a group may remain visible to other members). 4.2 Content of Others. We do not control the Content of other members and are not liable for it. If you encounter Content that violates these Terms, you may report it to support@goodfolk.app. 4.3 User Uploads (Trail Data). When you upload trail geometry (GPX files, routes, or other trail data) to Goodfolk, you represent and warrant that you have the legal right to do so — either you recorded the trail yourself or you otherwise hold sufficient rights in the data to grant the license below. You grant Goodfolk a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, display, and distribute your uploaded trail data to other users of the Platform for the purpose of event planning and discovery. Other members may attach your contributed trail data to their own events; attribution is shown generically as "contributed by another user" and never references your name or profile without your separate consent. You may opt to disable your past contributions by deleting your account (see our account-deletion policy for retention windows); the license as to previously-shared data is otherwise non-revocable, matching standard user-generated-content grants. We do not claim exclusive ownership and you may freely share the same data on other platforms. 4.4 Takedown and DMCA. If you believe content on the Platform — including uploaded trail geometry, images, messages, or profile media — infringes your copyright, submit a formal notice through our DMCA policy at /dmca or email our designated copyright agent at dmca@goodfolk.app. A valid notice under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) is required for us to act on a copyright claim. The "Report incorrect data" action on a trail card is a separate channel for reporting factual inaccuracies (wrong path, misnamed trail) and does not substitute for a DMCA notice. We will act promptly to disable content identified in a valid notice, forward counter-notices where applicable, and terminate repeat infringers in accordance with § 512(i). 5. PROHIBITED USES You agree not to: - Use the Platform for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable law - Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to discover the source code of the Platform - Scrape, data mine, or extract data from the Platform for commercial purposes - Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or impose unreasonable burdens on our systems - Use the Platform to collect sensitive personal data (health information, government identifiers, etc.) except as required to administer a group or event - Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity - Use the Platform to send spam, unsolicited messages, or harass other members 6. PRIVACY We collect registration and other information about you through our Platform. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and disclose this information. 7. PLATFORM AVAILABILITY AND MODIFICATIONS The Platform is provided on an "as available" basis. We work to keep it available but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify or discontinue features of the Platform at any time without notice or liability to you. 8. RELEASE To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to release Goodfolk and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates ("Goodfolk Parties") from claims, demands, and damages arising out of or connected with any transaction with a third party, your interactions with other members, or in connection with a group or event organized through the Platform. You acknowledge that some events carry inherent dangers, including the risk of illness, bodily injury, disability, or death. By participating, you freely choose to assume these risks. A separate Liability Waiver governs assumption of physical activity risk. 9. INDEMNIFICATION 9.1 General. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold all Goodfolk Parties harmless from any claims made by any third party due to or arising out of (a) your violations of this Agreement, (b) your use or misuse of the Platform, (c) your Content, (d) your violation of any law or the rights of a third party, or (e) your participation or conduct in a group or event. You agree to promptly notify us of any third-party claims, cooperate in defending them, and pay all associated fees, costs, and expenses including attorney's fees. 9.2 Organizer Indemnification. If you organize, host, or promote a group or event through the Platform, then in addition to Section 9.1, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold all Goodfolk Parties harmless from any claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) brought by any third party — including attendees, venues, vendors, and other members — arising out of or relating to any group or event you organize, host, or promote through the Platform, including claims for bodily injury, illness, disability, death, or property damage occurring at or in connection with such a group or event. This obligation applies regardless of whether you were personally at fault, but does not apply to the extent a claim results from the gross negligence, fraud, or intentional misconduct of a Goodfolk Party. 10. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE PLATFORM. 11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY GOODFOLK PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLATFORM OR THIS AGREEMENT. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE PLATFORM IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT OF FEES YOU PAID TO GOODFOLK IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100). THESE LIMITATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY ARISING FROM OUR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, FRAUD, OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT. 12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 12.1 Informal Resolution. Before filing any formal claim, you and Goodfolk agree to attempt to resolve any dispute through good faith discussion. Either party may initiate this process by sending written notice to the other describing the dispute and proposed resolution. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 business days, either party may proceed under this Section 12. 12.2 Mandatory Arbitration. Except as provided in Section 12.4, any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or your use of the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Denver, Colorado, administered by the American Arbitration Association. The U.S. Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this provision. 12.3 Arbitration Opt-Out. You may opt out of mandatory arbitration by emailing legal@goodfolk.app within 30 days of first agreeing to these Terms. Your email must include your full name, the email address on your Goodfolk account, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out. 12.4 Exceptions. Either party may bring qualifying claims in small claims court. Either party may seek injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property rights pending arbitration. 12.5 Class Action Waiver. You agree to resolve disputes with Goodfolk on an individual basis. You agree not to bring or participate in a class, consolidated, or representative action. 13. TIME FOR FILING Any claim must be brought within one (1) year after the date the claiming party first knows or should know of the act, omission, or default giving rise to the claim, or the shortest period permitted by applicable law. 14. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY The Platform and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Goodfolk and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You agree not to use Goodfolk trademarks, logos, or service marks without our prior written consent. 15. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES The Platform may contain links to or integrate with third-party services. We do not control these services and are not responsible for their content, products, or practices. Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies. 16. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict of laws provisions. 17. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS We may modify these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by displaying a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree with revised Terms, you may close your account. 18. NO AGENCY No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created between you and Goodfolk by this Agreement. You are not Goodfolk's representative or agent. 19. ASSIGNMENT You may not assign or transfer this Agreement without our prior written consent. Goodfolk may assign this Agreement to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. 20. SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The court should endeavor to give effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision. 21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, together with the Liability Waiver and Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Goodfolk regarding the Platform, superseding any prior agreements on the same subject matter. 22. CONTACT For questions about these Terms, contact us at legal@goodfolk.app.