1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of IonicRide, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through ionicride.com (the “Website”).

By using this Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent to use this site.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

3. Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use this Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website
• Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of IonicRide or its content suppliers and is protected by UAE and international copyright laws.

Your Use of Our Content

You may:

• View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our articles on social media
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original source

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of our content without written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove or alter any copyright notices, trademarks, or other proprietary marks
• Frame or mirror any part of the Website without prior written consent

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

IonicRide makes no representations or warranties regarding:

• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on the Website
• The suitability of any e-scooter or e-bike for your specific needs
• The currency of UAE laws and regulations (which may change without notice)
• The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Website

We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee that all information is correct, complete, or current at all times.

6. Limitation of Liability

This includes but is not limited to:

• Personal injury or property damage resulting from the use of e-scooters or e-bikes
• Legal consequences from non-compliance with UAE regulations
• Financial losses from purchasing decisions based on our content
• Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the Website (which is zero, as our Website is free).

7. Information Disclaimer

• Legal Advice: While we provide information about UAE e-mobility laws, we are not lawyers. Always consult with legal professionals for legal matters.
• Professional Mechanical Advice: Our troubleshooting guides are general tips. For serious issues, consult certified technicians.
• Safety Certification: We do not certify products as safe. Always follow manufacturer guidelines and UAE safety regulations.
• Purchasing Recommendations: Product reviews and comparisons are our opinions based on available information. Make purchasing decisions based on your own research.

8. UAE Law Compliance

While we make every effort to provide accurate information about UAE e-mobility laws and regulations:

• Laws change frequently and without notice
• Regulations vary by Emirate (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, etc.)
• Enforcement practices may differ from written regulations
• We cannot guarantee the legal accuracy of any information provided

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by IonicRide.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We do not warrant the offerings of any third parties or their websites.

You acknowledge and agree that IonicRide shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

10. Affiliate Disclosure

Currently, IonicRide does not use affiliate links or receive compensation for product recommendations. All reviews and recommendations are based solely on our analysis and opinion.

If this changes in the future:

• We will clearly disclose any affiliate relationships
• Affiliate partnerships will not influence our honest reviews
• We will only recommend products we believe provide value to UAE riders

11. Advertising

IonicRide displays third-party advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. These advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity.

We do not control the content of advertisements or the practices of advertisers. The appearance of ads on our Website does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products or services.

12. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to IonicRide:

• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display that content
• You represent that you own or have rights to the content you submit
• You agree not to submit content that is illegal, offensive, or infringes on others’ rights
• We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content at our discretion

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IonicRide, its owners, employees, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you submit to the Website

14. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the UAE.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and IonicRide regarding the use of this Website.